Tissues in the Human Body

A tissue is a group of ______ organized to perform a specific function.

• cells

• molecules

• organs

• atoms

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Connective tissue cells are directly connected to each other. True or false?

When we have conscious, intentional control over a group of muscles, they are said to be ______.

• invisible

• voluntary

• involuntary

• viable

Which type of tissue is responsible for the voluntary movement of the body?

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

Which type of tissue is found in the heart and responsible for the heartbeat?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

Which type of tissue is responsible for much of the involuntary contractions within our internal organs?

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue

Which type of tissue is used to line the surfaces of our body?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

Which type of tissue is composed of a sparse population of cells suspended in a uniform, extracellular matrix?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

Which type of tissue includes neurons and supporting cells?

Which type of tissue is used as a physical shock absorber and reduces friction at movable joints?

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue