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What are the 4 types of tissue?
Which type of tissue covers the surface or lines the cavities?
What is the function of Connective Tissue?
How are epithelial tissues classified based on shape?
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What is Cartilage formed of?
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Study Notes
Types of Tissue
- Four main types of tissue in the body: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue.
Epithelial Tissue
- Covers body surfaces and lines cavities, serving protective and absorptive functions.
- Forms the outer layer of skin, the lining of organs, and the inner surfaces of body cavities.
Connective Tissue Function
- Provides support, binds other tissues together, and serves as a medium for transportation of substances.
- Includes various types, such as bone, adipose (fat), blood, and cartilage, each with unique roles.
Epithelial Tissue Classification
- Classified based on cell shape: squamous (flat), cuboidal (cube-shaped), and columnar (tall, column-like).
- Also categorized by the number of layers: simple (single layer) or stratified (multiple layers).
Composition of Cartilage
- Composed of chondrocytes (cartilage cells) and an extracellular matrix that includes collagen and elastin fibers.
- Provides flexible support and cushioning for joints, as well as structures like the nose and ears.
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Test your knowledge about the different types of tissues in the human body and understand how epithelial tissues are classified based on shape and layers.
