Histology

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What is histology?

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Histology is the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

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What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?

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Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.

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Define epithelial tissue.

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Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces, lines cavities and organs, and forms glands.

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What is the primary function of connective tissue?

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

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What type of tissue is bone classified as?

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Bone is classified as connective tissue.

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What is the function of muscle tissue?

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Muscle tissue is responsible for the movement of the body and its parts.

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What type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the respiratory tract?

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium.

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What is the primary component of blood?

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Blood is primarily composed of connective tissue.

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What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle tissue.

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What is the role of nervous tissue?

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Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting impulses and processing information.