Cells and Tissues Flashcard BWHS

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What are the four types of tissues found in the human body?

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Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.

Front

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

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To cover body surfaces, line cavities and organs, and form glands.

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What type of tissue is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses?

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Nervous tissue.

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What is the function of connective tissue?

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To support, bind together, and protect tissues and organs of the body.

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What type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?

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Skeletal muscle.

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What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle.

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What is the jellylike substance inside a cell that contains organelles?

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Cytoplasm.

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What type of connective tissue provides support and flexibility?

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Cartilage.

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What is the main function of smooth muscle tissue?

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To control involuntary movements in organs.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.