Week 16 Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is a group of similar cells that perform the same function?

Back

Tissue

Front

What type of tissue senses stimuli and transmits signals to the brain?

Back

Nervous Tissue

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things?

Back

Cell

Front

Which type of tissue covers the surfaces of the body, inside and out?

Back

Epithelial Tissue

Front

What term is used for any living thing?

Back

Organism

Front

What is the function of muscle tissue?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting.

Front

What is the role of connective tissue?

Back

To support, bind, and protect other tissues and organs.

Front

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

Back

To protect surfaces and facilitate absorption and secretion.

Front

What are the two main types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the difference between an organ and a tissue?

Back

An organ is made up of different types of tissues working together, while a tissue is a group of similar cells.