Unit 1: Patterns of Organization Reassessment

Front

What is the systems level of organization?

Back

A collection of organs working together towards a common purpose.

Front

What type of tissue has cells with long tendrils that transmit signals?

Back

Nervous tissue.

Front

Is the breastbone (sternum) anterior to the backbone?

Back

Correct.

Front

What type of tissue can lengthen and shorten (contract & relax)?

Back

Muscular tissue.

Front

What type of tissue has several layers of cells that can regenerate and is involved in protection and absorption?

Back

Epithelial tissue.

Front

Define epithelial tissue.

Back

A type of tissue that covers body surfaces and lines cavities, involved in protection, absorption, and secretion.

Front

What is the primary function of muscular tissue?

Back

To facilitate movement through contraction.

Front

What is the role of nervous tissue?

Back

To transmit signals throughout the body.

Front

What is connective tissue?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean for a tissue to be regenerative?

Back

It has the ability to repair and replace damaged cells.