Tissues

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What is the primary function of connective tissue?

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Connective tissue binds, supports, and protects other tissues and organs in the body.

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

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Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous.

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What is the main characteristic of epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities and organs.

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What type of connective tissue stores fat?

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Adipose tissue.

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What is the function of muscle tissue?

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Muscle tissue is responsible for movement in the body.

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

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Smooth muscle.

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What is cartilage?

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Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints.

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What type of epithelial tissue is specialized for absorption?

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Simple columnar epithelium.

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What is the role of nervous tissue?

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Nervous tissue transmits electrical signals throughout the body.

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What is the difference between skeletal and cardiac muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated, while cardiac muscle is involuntary and striated.