Ch. 5 Tissues Flashcard

Front

What is a Mast cell?

Back

A large cell found near blood vessels that releases histamines and heparin during immune responses.

Front

What are the four major types of tissue?

Back

Muscle, Nervous, Epithelial, Connective.

Front

Which type of tissue is not a muscle tissue?

Back

Epithelial.

Front

What is an example of connective tissue?

Back

Cartilage.

Front

What type of epithelium lines the air sacs in the lungs?

Back

Simple squamous epithelium.

Front

What is the function of epithelial tissue?

Back

To cover and protect surfaces, and to facilitate absorption and secretion.

Front

What is connective tissue?

Back

A type of tissue that supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs of the body.

Front

What are the characteristics of muscle tissue?

Back

Muscle tissue is responsible for movement and can be classified as skeletal, smooth, or cardiac.

Front

What is the role of fibroblasts?

Back

Fibroblasts are cells that produce collagen and other fibers in connective tissue.

Front

What is the primary function of nervous tissue?

Back

To transmit signals and process information throughout the body.