40 Questions
Which tissue type protects the body surface and lines body cavities?
Epithelial Tissue
Which tissue type supports body structures and transports substances throughout the body?
Connective Tissue
Which tissue type produces body and organ movement and produces heat?
Muscle Tissue
Which tissue type excretes chemicals for use within the body?
Epithelial Tissue
Which tissue type is responsible for transporting substances through a layer?
Epithelial Tissue
Which tissue type is found in the body skin and lining of respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts?
Epithelial Tissue
Which tissue type is responsible for supporting body structures?
Connective Tissue
Which tissue type is found in bones, joint cartilage, tendons and ligaments, blood, and fat?
Connective Tissue
Which tissue type is responsible for producing body and organ movement?
Muscle Tissue
Which tissue type excretes chemicals for use within the body?
Epithelial Tissue
Which tissue is responsible for communication between body parts?
Nervous tissue
Where can simple squamous epithelial tissue be found?
Alveoli of lungs
What is the function of keratinized stratified squamous epithelial tissue?
Protection and insulation
Where can pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue be found?
Surface of the mucous membrane lining the trachea
What is the function of loose fibrous connective tissue?
Connection and support
Where can adipose connective tissue be found?
Under the skin
What is the function of cancellous (spongy) bone?
Provides framework for blood production
Where can hyaline cartilage be found?
Part of nasal septum
What is the function of fibrocartilage?
Strong, durable connection between bones
Where can elastic cartilage be found?
External ear
Which tissue type is responsible for producing body and organ movement and produces heat?
Muscle tissue
What is the function of cancellous (spongy) bone?
Supports body structures
Where can adipose connective tissue be found?
In bones, joint cartilage, tendons and ligaments, blood, and fat
Which tissue is responsible for communication between body parts?
Nervous tissue
Where can elastic cartilage be found?
In the outer ear and parts of the larynx
Which tissue type supports body structures and transports substances throughout the body?
Connective tissue
What is the function of loose fibrous connective tissue?
Supports body structures
Which tissue type is responsible for producing body and organ movement?
Muscle tissue
Which tissue type is found in the body skin and lining of respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts?
Epithelial tissue
Where can simple squamous epithelial tissue be found?
In the alveoli of the lungs and lining of blood vessels
Which tissue type is responsible for protection, insulation, support, energy reserves, heat production, and regulation of other tissues?
Adipose tissue
Where can stratified cuboidal/columnar epithelial tissue be found?
Ducts of sweat glands and mammary glands
What is the function of reticular connective tissue?
Support and filtration
Where can elastic cartilage be found?
External ear and auditory (eustachian) tube
What is the function of compact bone?
Support, protection, and calcium reservoir
Where can simple columnar epithelial tissue be found?
Surface layer of mucous lining of the stomach and intestines
What is the function of hyaline cartilage?
Firm but flexible support
Where can loose fibrous (areolar) connective tissue be found?
Between other tissues and organs, superficial fascia
What is the function of keratinized stratified squamous epithelial tissue?
Protection and insulation
Where can nervous tissue be found?
Tissue of brain and spinal cord, nerves of the body, sensory organs of the body
Test your knowledge of tissue types and their functions! Learn about epithelial tissue, which protects the body surface and lines body cavities, and connective tissue, which supports the body. Explore examples of these tissues and their roles in various body systems.
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