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What is epithelial tissue and provide an example of it in the body?
Epithelial tissue lines the interior and exterior body surfaces. An example of it in the body is the skin.
What is the function of connective tissue and what is an example of its component?
Connective tissue provides support for the body and connects its parts. An example of its component is collagen, a tough fiberlike protein.
How are nerve impulses transmitted throughout the body and what are neurons an example of?
Nerve impulses are transmitted throughout the body by nervous tissue. Neurons are cells that carry these impulses.
What makes movements of the body possible and provide an example of each type of muscle tissue mentioned?
Movements of the body are possible because of muscle tissue. An example of muscles responsible for movements you control are those that move your arms and legs, while an example of muscles responsible for movements you cannot control are the tiny muscles that control the size of the pupil in the eye.
What is an organ system and provide an example of one in the body?
An organ system is a group of organs that perform closely related functions. An example is the nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.
Test your knowledge of different types of tissues in the human body. Learn about epithelial tissue, connective tissue, and nerve tissue, and their functions.
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