connective, epithelial, nervous, and muscle tissue

What is a tissue ?

Answer explanation

Tissue is a group of cells that work together to perform a specific function.

What are the different types of intercellular junctions

Answer explanation

1) Tight Junctions

2) Gap Junctions

3) Desmosomes

List four major types of tissue

Answer explanation

1) Epithelial

2) Connective

3) Muscle

4) Nervous

List general characteristics of epithelial tissue

Answer explanation

• closely packed

• Regenerates quickly

• No blood vessels

• Forms a barrier

• Forms glands

Explain how epithelial tissues are classified

Answer explanation

By shapes and tissues

What are the shapes of epithelial cells

Answer explanation

Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar

What are the layers

Answer explanation

Simple and stratified

Distinguish between exocrine and endocrine glands

Answer explanation

Exocrine glands secrete into ducts, like sweat glands. Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into bloodstream

What are the general characteristics of connective tissue

Answer explanation

• supports and binds tissue

• Diverse types

• Contains cells, fibers, and ground substance

What are intercellular junctions

Answer explanation

Between the cells