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What are the two functions of epithelial tissue? Correct Ans - It can provide covering or produce secretions. What does epithelial tissue depend on in order to get food and oxygen? Why? ... Correct Ans - Epithelial tissue depends on the diffusion from nearby capillaries for food and oxygen because it does not have a blood supply. Where is simple epithelium found in the body? Correct Ans - Simple epithelium is found in places where absorption, secretion, and filtration occur. What does stratified epithelium mean and what is its purpose? Correct Ans - Stratified epithelium has more than one layer of cells. It serves as protection. What are the three shapes of epithelial cells? Correct Ans - The three shapes of epithelial tissue cells is squamos, cuboidal and columnar. What is the function of connective tissue? Correct Ans - The function of connective tissue is to connect different structures of the body. Where does connective tissue get its blood supply from? What is the exception? Correct Ans - It generally has it's own blood supply, but there are some connective tissues, like ligaments, that do not get a blood supply. What are the 4 types of connective tissues? Correct Ans - The 4 types of connective tissues are bone, cartilage, adipose (fat), and blood vessel. What are the three types of muscle tissue? Correct Ans - The 3 types of muscle tissue are skeletal, cardiac and smooth Out of the 3 types of muscle tissue, which one(s) supports voluntary control? Why? Correct Ans - The only muscle tissue with voluntary control that is consciously controlled by the brain is skeletal muscle. It has this process because it is connected to the bones in the skeletal system. Where are the voluntary movements of skeletal muscle, controlled from? Correct Ans - Voluntary movements of skeletal muscle is controlled by the brain. Is smooth muscle under voluntary or involuntary control? Correct Ans - Smooth muscle does not have conscious, voluntary control. Where is smooth muscle found? Correct Ans - Smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs, such as intestines, blood vessels, bladder and uterus. What is the purpose of nervous tissue? Correct Ans - The purpose of nervous tissue is that it provides the structure for the brain, spinal cord and nerves. What are nerves made up of? Correct Ans - Nerves are made up of neurons that send electrical impulses throughout the body. What cells help protect nervous tissue? Correct Ans - Support cells, such as myelin, help protect nervous tissue. What is an atom? Correct Ans - The smallest parts of elements that still retain all the original properties of any element. [Show More]

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