Tissues part 4: Tissues of the Human Body: Connective, Muscle, and Nervous Tissues

Vocabulary flashcards covering the major classifications, functions, and characteristics of connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.

Areolar Connective Tissue

Wraps and cushions organs; holds tissue fluid.

Adipose Tissue

Stores energy; insulates the body, and cushions organs.

Reticular Connective Tissue

Forms internal skeleton for immune cells.

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Attaches muscle to bone; also attaches bones to bones; resists pulling.

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Withstands tension in multiple directions.

Elastic Connective Tissue

Stretches and recoils to original shape; maintains flow of blood in arteries.

Hyaline Cartilage

Supports and reinforces, reduces friction at joints.

Elastic Cartilage

Maintains shape while allowing flexibility.

Fibrocartilage

Possesses tensile strength that absorbs shock.

Bone (Osseous Tissue)

Provides support and protection; helps with movement and storing minerals.

Blood

Transports gases, nutrients, and waste.

Skeletal Muscle

Striated tissue responsible for voluntary movement of the body; attached to bones.

Cardiac Muscle

Striated tissue located in the heart that pumps blood involuntarily.

Smooth Muscle

Tissue located in organs that moves substances through organs involuntarily.

Nervous Tissue

Transmits electrical signals from sensory receptors.

Neurons

Cells that receive and transmit electrical signals.

Neuroglia

Cells that support and protect neurons.