Tissue Flashcard

Front

What is blood?

Back

Blood is a type of connective tissue that transports nutrients, oxygen, and waste throughout the body.

Front

What is the function of nerve tissue?

Back

Nerve tissue receives and transmits electrochemical impulses in the body.

Front

What type of epithelium lines the air sacs in the lungs?

Back

Simple squamous epithelium lines the air sacs in the lungs, allowing for efficient gas exchange.

Front

Describe cardiac muscle tissue.

Back

Cardiac muscle tissue is branched, striated, has intercalated disks, is uninucleated, and is involuntary.

Front

What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium?

Back

The main function of stratified squamous epithelium is protection; it lines the mouth, body orifices, and forms the outer layer of the skin.

Front

What is connective tissue?

Back

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

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of epithelial tissue?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle?

Back

Voluntary muscle is controlled consciously (e.g., skeletal muscle), while involuntary muscle operates without conscious control (e.g., cardiac and smooth muscle).

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What is adipose tissue?

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Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue that stores fat and provides insulation and cushioning.