Types of Tissues

Front

What type of muscle is attached to your skeleton and you can control its movement?

Back

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that is attached to the skeleton and is under voluntary control.

Front

What tissue allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body through electrical impulses?

Back

Nerve tissue allows communication between the brain and the rest of the body through electrical impulses.

Front

What tissue covers the surface of the body inside and out?

Back

Epithelial tissue covers the surfaces of the body, both inside and outside.

Front

What type of connective tissue is liquid and transports oxygen to your body?

Back

Blood is a type of liquid connective tissue that transports oxygen throughout the body.

Front

What are examples of nerve tissue?

Back

Examples of nerve tissue include the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Front

What is the main function of epithelial tissue?

Back

The main function of epithelial tissue is to protect the body and its organs, as well as to facilitate absorption and secretion.

Front

What type of muscle is found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle is the type of muscle found in the heart.

Front

What is connective tissue?

Back

Connective tissue supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs of the body.

Front

What is the role of smooth muscle?

Back

Smooth muscle is involuntary muscle found in the walls of internal organs, helping them to contract and move substances.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles can be controlled consciously (like skeletal muscles), while involuntary muscles operate without conscious control (like cardiac and smooth muscles).