16-Types of Tissues

Front

What type of tissue includes ligaments, tendons, and cartilage?

Back

Connective tissue

Front

What type of tissue signals the intestines to move food along?

Back

Nervous Tissue

Front

What is the function of nervous tissue?

Back

Nervous tissue transmits signals throughout the body, coordinating actions and responses.

Front

What are involuntary muscle tissues?

Back

Muscle tissues that are not under conscious control, such as cardiac and smooth muscle.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is responsible for heart contractions?

Back

Cardiac muscle tissue

Front

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

Back

Smooth muscle tissue

Front

What is the primary function of connective tissue?

Back

To support, bind, and protect other tissues and organs.

Front

What are the main types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of epithelial tissue?

Back

To cover body surfaces, line cavities and organs, and form glands.

Front

What type of tissue is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle tissue