| Name the 4 main tissue types within the body | Epithelial, Muscular, Nervous and Connective |
| What is the function of Epithelial Tissue | • Covers body surfaces and lines most internal cavities
• Functions include protection, secretion, absorption & filtration |
| What is the function of Nervous Tissue | • Neurons and associated cells which receive stimuli
• transmit information to, from and within the body |
| What is the function of Muscular Tissue | • Skeletal (voluntary) – attached to and involved in the movement of bones
• Cardiac (involuntary) – found in the heart, pumps blood around the body
• Smooth (involuntary) – movement/regulation of internal organs or fluids |
| What is the function of Connective Tissue | • Functions include support, binding and protection from cartilage and bone
• Tendons and ligament provide connection
• Adipose tissue stores energy and helps insulate the body |
| Name the different types of Connective Tissue found in the body | Types include – loose connective tissue, adipose tissue (fat), dense fibrous tissue (tendons & ligaments), specialised connective tissue (cartilage, bone, blood & lymph) |
