Muscle and Nerve Tissues

Flashcards covering muscle and nerve tissues, their types, and functions.

Muscle Tissue

Tissue type responsible for movement, either voluntarily or involuntarily.

Nervous Tissue

Tissue type composed of neurons and neuroglia, responsible for transmitting impulses.

Smooth Muscle

Muscle tissue that contracts involuntarily, is non-striated, and found in the walls of internal organs.

Neurons

Excitable cells that transmit electrical signals.

Cardiac Muscle

Muscle tissue that contracts involuntarily, is striated, and found in the heart.

Neuroglia

Support cells of nervous tissue.

Skeletal Muscle

Muscle tissue that contracts voluntarily, is striated, and connected to bones.

Neurons

Nerve cells that convert stimuli into nerve impulses.

Neuroglia

Nerve cells that support and protect neurons.

Smooth muscle contractions

Involuntary muscle contractions.

Cardiac muscle contractions

Involuntary muscle contractions found in the heart.

Skeletal muscle contractions

Voluntary muscle contractions.

Neurons

Carry impulses around the body.

Neuroglia

Non-excitable cells that support and protect neurons.

Tissue

A type of tissue found throughout the body.

Connective Tissue

Provides support and connects different parts of the body.

Epithelial Tissue

Covers surfaces and lines body cavities.

Muscle Tissue

Generates force and enables movement.

Nervous Tissue

Transmits information throughout the body.

Skeletal muscle

The somatic nervous system controls this muscle tissue.