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
How many main types of animal tissue are there?
How many main types of animal tissue are there?
Four
List the four main types of animal tissue
List the 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 body surfaces
Function of connective tissue
Function of connective tissue
To bind, support and cushion other tissues
Vitamin needed for connective tissue formation
Vitamin needed for connective tissue formation
Vitamin C
What ligaments connect
What ligaments connect
Bones to bones
What tendons connect
What tendons connect
Muscles to bones
How many types of muscular tissue are there?
How many types of muscular tissue are there?
Three
Special property of cardiac muscle
Special property of cardiac muscle
Does not tire
Type of skeletal muscle control
Type of skeletal muscle control
Voluntary (can be controlled)
Type of smooth muscle control
Type of smooth muscle control
Involuntary
Function of nervous tissue
Function of nervous tissue
Transmits electrical impulses
How muscular tissue is adapted
How muscular tissue is adapted
Can contract