Anatomy & Physiology Histology

What are the functions and characteristics of epithelial tissue?

• Provides support and structure to the body

• Transmits electrical signals throughout the body

• Covers and protects body surfaces and organs

• Contracts to produce movement

What are the functions and characteristics of connective tissue?

• Contracts to produce movement

• Covers and protects body surfaces and organs

• Transmits electrical signals throughout the body

• Provides support and structure to the body

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What are the functions and characteristics of nervous tissue?

• Contracts to produce movement

• Provides support and structure to the body

• Transmits electrical signals throughout the body

• Covers and protects body surfaces and organs

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What are the functions and characteristics of muscle tissue?

• Contracts to produce movement

• Covers and protects body surfaces and organs

• Transmits electrical signals throughout the body

• Provides support and structure to the body

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How are tissues organized into organs and organ systems?

• By generating electrical impulses

• By secreting hormones

• By grouping together cells with similar functions

• By forming a network of blood vessels

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What are the functions of the hypothalamus in temperature regulation?

• To contract and relax to produce movement

• To transmit electrical signals between neurons

• To regulate body temperature by controlling sweating and shivering

• To produce and secrete hormones

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Blood

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Bone

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Areolar tissue

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Elastic cartilage

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