Introduction to Tissues

by Julia Lequin

​Tissue

-a group or mass of cells that perform the same functions to the body of an organism

Multiple Choice

What are tissues?

• proteins that make up the human body

• bones that form the body structure

• group of cells that perform similar functions

• group of organs that perform similar fu

​4 types of Body Tissues

​Locations of each type of tissue in the human body

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a muscle tissue?

• cardiac

• nervous

• skeletal

• smooth

Multiple Choice

All 3 body tissues served as connective tissues EXCEPT

• bone tissues

• muscle tissues

• tendons

• fat tissues

​-covers all body surfaces both inside and outside

​-usually, no vascular tissue, meaning no blood supply

-cells reproduce rapidly, cells are tightly packed

-skin is the largest human body's organ​

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Multiple Select

Which is/are true about epithelial tissues?

• covers all the body's surfaces, inside and outside

• usually has a blood supply

• cells are tightly packed together

• cells reproduce rapidly

​Functions:

• protection

• secretion

• absorption

• excretion

• senses​