ANATOMY: FLASHCARD on Chapter 3 "Cells & Tissues"

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What type of tissue is characterized by a single layer of tall, column-like cells?

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Simple columnar tissue is characterized by a single layer of tall, column-like cells, often found in the digestive tract.

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Which type of tissue is specialized for diffusion and is found in blood vessels and air sacs of the lungs?

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Simple squamous tissue is specialized for diffusion and is found in blood vessels and air sacs of the lungs.

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What is the common term for adipose tissue?

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The common term for adipose tissue is fat.

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What is the jellylike substance within a cell that contains organelles?

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Cytoplasm is the jellylike substance within a cell that contains many organelles.

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

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The four main types of tissues found in the human body are Nervous, Muscle, Connective, and Epithelial.

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What type of epithelial tissue is composed of a single layer of flat cells?

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Simple squamous epithelium is composed of a single layer of flat cells.

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What type of connective tissue stores energy and provides insulation?

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Adipose tissue stores energy and provides insulation.

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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

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The primary function of epithelial tissue is to cover and protect surfaces, both inside and outside the body.

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What type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

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Smooth muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs.

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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, facilitating communication between different body parts.