Four Tissue Types 2017

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What is smooth muscle tissue?

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Smooth muscle tissue is a type of involuntary muscle that is spindle-shaped and found in the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach and blood vessels.

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What is the function of nervous tissue?

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Nervous tissue is responsible for receiving and conducting electrochemical impulses from one part of the body to another.

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What is epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue is the lining and covering tissue of the body, such as skin, that serves as a barrier and is involved in absorption, secretion, and sensation.

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What characterizes cardiac muscle tissue?

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Cardiac muscle tissue is branched, involuntary, and found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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What is the primary function of connective tissue?

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Connective tissue supports, protects, and binds together other body tissues, providing structure and support.

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What are the four main tissue types in the human body?

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The four main tissue types are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.

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How does skeletal muscle differ from smooth muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is voluntary, striated, and attached to bones, allowing for movement, while smooth muscle is involuntary and found in hollow organs.

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What is the role of epithelial tissue in the body?

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Epithelial tissue serves as a protective barrier, covering surfaces and lining cavities, and is involved in absorption and secretion.

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What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs?

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Smooth muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach and blood vessels.

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What is the main characteristic of nervous tissue?

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Nervous tissue is characterized by its ability to transmit electrical impulses and process information.