Tissue Types Practice Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions, functions, and classifications of the four main human tissue types based on the lecture notes.

Tissue

A group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.

Epithelial Tissue

A tissue type that covers body surfaces, lines organs and cavities, and forms glands.

Avascular

A key characteristic of epithelial tissue meaning it contains no blood vessels.

Basement membrane

The structure to which epithelial tissue is attached.

Squamous

Flat-shaped epithelial cells found in the lungs that function in diffusion.

Cuboidal

Cube-shaped epithelial cells found in kidney tubules that function in secretion.

Columnar

Tall epithelial cells found in the intestines that function in absorption.

Connective Tissue

The most abundant tissue type that supports, binds, protects, and connects body structures.

Extracellular matrix

The abundant material in connective tissue in which cells are spread out.

Bone

A type of connective tissue used for support and protection, such as the skull and femur.

Cartilage

A type of connective tissue that provides cushioning in the nose, ears, and joints.

Blood

A liquid connective tissue that transports oxygen and nutrients.

Adipose

A type of connective tissue used for energy storage, commonly known as body fat.

Tendon

A connective structure that connects muscle to bone.

Ligament

A connective structure that connects bone to bone.

Muscle Tissue

Specialized tissue that contracts to produce movement, posture, and heat production.

Skeletal Muscle

Striated muscle attached to bones that is under voluntary control.

Cardiac Muscle

Striated muscle found only in the heart wall that is under involuntary control.

Smooth Muscle

Non-striated muscle that lines hollow organs like the stomach and bladder, and is under involuntary control.

Nervous Tissue

Tissue that receives, processes, and transmits information throughout the body.

Neurons

The functional cells of nervous tissue that transmit electrical impulses.

Dendrites

The parts of a neuron that receive signals.

Axon

The part of a neuron that carries signals away from the cell body.

Neuroglia (Glial Cells)

Cells that support, protect, and nourish neurons.

ECMN

The mnemonic for the four major tissue types: Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous.