INTRO TO TISSUES

What is histology?

the study of tissues

What is a tissue

group fo cells with similar function working together to perform a similiar job

What is the organization of the body?

Cell> tissue> organ> organ system> organism

What are the four types of tissues?

Muscle tissue, nervous tissue, epithelial tissue, and connective tissue

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue

skeletal, cardiac, and smooth

What does a muscle cell look like?

A bunch of rods organized into a long shape

What is the job of a muscle cell?

to contract and relax

What is the job of a neuron?

receive and pass impulses

What is the job of a RBC?

carry o2 through the blood stream

What does a neuron look like?

a tiny octopus with more tentacles.

What does a RBC look like?

A small red dot