Body Tissues Test

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What is connective tissue?

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Connective tissue is the tissue that protects, supports, binds together, stores fat, and produces blood cells.

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What is adipose tissue?

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Adipose tissue is a form of connective tissue in which the cells are specialized for the synthesis and storage of energy-rich reserves of fat, or lipid.

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Which type of muscle tissue lines the intestines?

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Smooth muscle tissue lines the intestines.

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What type of tissue is associated with the basement membrane?

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The basement membrane is associated with epithelial tissue.

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Which type of muscle tissue is found only in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle tissue is found only in the heart.

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What are the main functions of connective tissue?

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The main functions of connective tissue include protection, support, binding together other tissues, storing fat, and producing blood cells.

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What is the primary role of epithelial tissue?

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The primary role of epithelial tissue is to serve as the lining, covering, and glandular tissue of the body.

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What distinguishes cardiac muscle from other muscle types?

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Cardiac muscle is involuntary and striated, and it is found only in the heart.

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What is the function of smooth muscle tissue?

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Smooth muscle tissue contracts and shortens to produce movement in internal organs.

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What is the difference between skeletal and smooth muscle tissue?

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Skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated, while smooth muscle is involuntary and non-striated.