Adult Tissue Types

bio 117, WVU spring '26

Layer of closely packed cells

epithelial

Covers outside of body and lines surface of organs

epithelial

Has sides (apical and basal)

epithelial

Acts as a barrier, regulates heat transfer

epithelial

Long muscle fibers meant for contraction and extension

skeletal

Branched cells that make up walls of the heart

cardiac

Tapered cells that line digestive tract and blood vessels

smooth

Connective tissue: definition

cells arranged loosely in a liquid, solid, or jelly-like matrix

Provides padding under skin and between organs

loose

Provides strength and elasticity to skin, organs, tendons, ligaments, etc.

dense

Bones are a type of ___

connective tissue (b)

Provides flexibility and support

cartilage

Transports materials and waste throughout body

blood/plasma

Nervous tissue

consists of nervous and glial cells