02.2H Body Tissue Basics (PART H)

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What is epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue is a type of tissue that lines the outside of the body and cavities, providing protection and covering.

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What is the definition of tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific job or function in the body.

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What defines an organ?

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An organ is a part of an organism made of tissue and cells that has a specific job or function.

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What is connective tissue?

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Connective tissue is the type of tissue that supports and binds together other body tissues.

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What are the main functions of epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue serves to protect, absorb, secrete, and sense.

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What are the types of connective tissue?

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Types of connective tissue include loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue, blood, bone, and cartilage.

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What is the role of muscle tissue?

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Muscle tissue is responsible for contracting and shortening to produce movement.

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What is the difference between an organ and a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells, while an organ is a structure made of different tissues that performs a specific function.

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What is the function of nervous tissue?

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Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body and processing information.