BioSci 107: Cells and Tissues

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the basic organization of the human body, its systems, and tissues.

The four basic tissue types are __, __, __, and __.

epithelial, muscle, connective, nervous.

The major function of _ tissue is to cover body surfaces and line cavities.

epithelial

_ muscle is responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

skeletal

The __ system is responsible for gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

respiratory

The __ structure consists of 2 or more different tissues joined together to perform a function.

organ

The __ system is composed of structures that produce hormones to regulate various functions in the body.

endocrine

The __ system includes the heart and blood vessels and is responsible for transporting blood.

cardiovascular

The is the basic structural and functional unit of the body, with approximately types.

cell, 200

The primary functions of the __ are protection, filtration, secretion, absorption, and excretion.

epithelial tissue

The __ system includes lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, and is crucial for immune response and fluid balance.

lymphatic