Tissues Test

Simple Squamous

One layer; squished

Simple Cuboidal

One layer; cubic

Simple Columnar

One layer; column-like

Stratified Squamous

Multiple layers; squished

Stratified Cuboidal

Multiple layers; cubic

Stratified Columnar

Multiple layers; column-like

Pseudostratified Columnar

Has false layers; column-like

Epithelial Tissue

Protects underlying tissues; absorbs and secretes substances

Nervous Tissue

Controls and communicates through eletrical and chemical impulses

Connective Tissue

Supports, connects, protects organs; defense and transport

Neurons

Nervous; transmits info throughout body to control thinking, movement, and other body functions

Glial Cells

Supporting cells that help nerves function properly

Skeletal

Muscle; makes up virtually all of the muscles in the body; multiple nuclei; partly voluntarily controlled

Cardiac

Muscle; makes up heart and contracts to pump blood throughout body; one nucleus; not voluntarily controlled

Smooth

Muscle; makes up linings of certain blood vessels and digestive organs; not voluntarily controlled

Actin

Thin sarcomere filaments

Myosin

Thick sarcomere filaments

Loose Tissues

Connective; areolar, adipose, reticular

Dense Tissues

Connective; regular, irregular, elastic

Cartilage

Connective; provides support and health to bones

Bone

Connective; provides support and shape for the body

Blood

Connective; red and white blood cells, platelets

Proper Epithelium

Covers and lines outer/ inner body

Gladular Epithelium

Forms glands and secretes hormones and other substances

Endocrine Glands

Secrete hormones into bloodstream/ nearby cells

Exocrine cells

Secrete fluids into tubes/ ducts that lead to outside of body

Tissues

A group of specialized cells working together for a common purpose.

Organs

Groups of tissues working together for a common purpose.

Organ Systems

Groups of organs working together for a common purpose.