Types of Tissues and Body Terminology

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What are the four types of tissues in the body?

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Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous tissues.

Front

What is the role of epithelial tissue?

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Covers body surfaces and lines organs and cavities; provides protection and absorption.

Front

Give an example of epithelial tissue.

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Skin, or the lining of the stomach and intestines.

Front

What is the role of connective tissue?

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Supports, protects, and binds other tissues together.

Front

Give an example of connective tissue.

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Bone, blood, cartilage, fat (adipose tissue).

Front

What is the role of muscle tissue?

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Allows movement of the body and its parts.

Front

Give an example of muscle tissue.

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Skeletal muscles, heart (cardiac muscle), or smooth muscles in organs.

Front

What is the role of nervous tissue?

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Sends and receives electrical messages throughout the body.

Front

Give an example of nervous tissue.

Back

Brain, spinal cord, or nerves.

Front

What does anterior mean?

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Toward the front of the body.