Cells and Tissues Flashcard Fall 2024

Front

What type of tissue is characterized by tightly packed cells and provides support and strength?

Back

Dense Connective Tissue

Front

What is the term for a single layer of flattened cells?

Back

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Front

Which muscle types are characterized by striations?

Back

Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle

Front

What type of tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical impulses throughout the body?

Back

Nervous Tissue

Front

Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

Back

Skeletal Muscle

Front

What type of connective tissue stores fat in the body?

Back

Adipose Tissue

Front

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

Back

To cover and protect surfaces, and to facilitate absorption and secretion.

Front

What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons (a type of Dense Connective Tissue)

Front

What is the main characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?

Back

It is involuntary and non-striated.

Front

What type of epithelial tissue is found in areas subject to abrasion, such as the skin?

Back

Stratified Squamous Epithelium