Anatomy Exam Review

This type of tissue lines many body surfaces (esophagus, stomach, etc) and provides protection from dehydration

• Epithelial

• Nervous

• Connective

• Skeletal muscle

This type of tissue carries information throughout the body

• Epithelial

• Nervous

• Connective

• Smooth muscle

This type of tissue provides support, protection, and insulation. Examples include bone, blood, fat, and cartilage

• Epithelial

• Connective

• Nervous

• Cardiac muscle

This type of tissue is voluntary and can move bones

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Epithelial

This type of tissue produces slow, long-lasting contractions that are involuntary. It's found in blood vessels, the stomach, and the esophagus.

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Connective

This type of tissue produces powerful, rhythmic contractions and is only found in the heart.

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Epithelial

This is the location of gas exchange (takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide)

• Lungs

• Pancreas

• Skin

• Liver

This organ pumps blood around the body

• Lungs

• Heart

• Stomach

• Brain

These are chemical messengers released by the endocrine system to regulate growth, puberty, etc

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• Kidney

• Intestines

This organ provides a barrier from germs, gathers sensory information, and regulates body temperature

• Liver

• Kidney

• Pancreas

• Skin