Tissues

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

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Muscle, Nervous, Epithelial, Connective

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What is connective tissue?

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

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What is epithelial tissue?

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A tissue that covers the body surfaces, lines cavities and organs, and forms glands.

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What is muscular tissue?

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A type of tissue that is responsible for the movement of the body and its parts.

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What is nervous tissue?

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A tissue that makes up the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, responsible for transmitting impulses.

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What is the function of adipose tissue?

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Stores energy in the form of fat, provides insulation, and cushions organs.

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What is the role of the cell body in a neuron?

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Contains the nucleus and organelles, responsible for maintaining the cell's health.

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What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

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Receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

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What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

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Transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

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What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle?

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Voluntary muscle is under conscious control (e.g., skeletal muscle), while involuntary muscle is not (e.g., cardiac and smooth muscle).