RAHS Intro to Tissues & Epithelial Tissue

Front

What are the four main tissue types in the human body?

Back

Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous

Front

Which tissue type is characterized by tightly packed cells that cover body surfaces and line cavities?

Back

Epithelial Tissue

Front

What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption and secretion, often found in glands and the digestive tract?

Back

Columnar Epithelium

Front

What is the shape of epithelial cells that are wider than they are tall?

Back

Cuboidal

Front

What type of epithelial tissue appears to have multiple layers due to varying cell heights but is actually a single layer?

Back

Pseudostratified Epithelium

Front

What type of epithelial tissue is composed of flattened cells?

Back

Squamous Epithelium

Front

Which tissue type connects and supports other tissues and organs in the body?

Back

Connective Tissue

Front

What is the primary function of muscle tissue?

Back

To facilitate movement through contraction.

Front

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

Back

Smooth Muscle

Front

What type of muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control?

Back

Skeletal Muscle