Animal Tissue (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Definition of tissue
Definition of tissue
A group of similar cells with a similar function
Four main types of animal tissue
Four main types of animal tissue
Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous
Function of epithelial tissue
Function of epithelial tissue
To protect other tissues
Structure of epithelial tissue
Structure of epithelial tissue
One or more layers of cells covering surfaces
Function of connective tissue
Function of connective tissue
Bind, support, and cushion other tissues
Vitamin essential for connective tissue formation
Vitamin essential for connective tissue formation
Vitamin C
Ligaments connect
Ligaments connect
Bones to bones
Tendons connect
Tendons connect
Muscles to bones
Three types of muscular tissue
Three types of muscular tissue
Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac
Cardiac muscle location & special property
Cardiac muscle location & special property
Heart; does NOT tire
Type of muscle: skeletal
Type of muscle: skeletal
Voluntary (can be controlled); allows bones to move
Type of muscle: smooth
Type of muscle: smooth
Involuntary; in arteries, veins, digestive system
Function of nervous tissue
Function of nervous tissue
Transmits electrical impulses
Neurons are
Neurons are
Nerve cells
How muscular tissue is adapted
How muscular tissue is adapted
Can contract