Tissue types

• Who is the author of the study material?

  Tusue Tigans
• What is the primary focus of the study material?

  Connective tissue and its types
• What are the types of connective tissue mentioned?

  • Loose connective tissue
  • Supportive connective tissue
  • Fluid connective tissue
• What is the function of loose connective tissue?

  It contains large spaces and supports organs
• What is the role of osteoblasts?

  They make bone
• What is the function of osteocytes?

  They maintain bone
• What do osteoclasts do?

  They break down bone
• What are the components of blood as a fluid connective tissue?

  • White blood cells
  • Red blood cells
  • Platelets
• What is the primary function of lymph in the immune system?

  It contains immune system cells
• What type of muscle is cardiac muscle?

  Involuntary muscle found in the heart
• What is the function of skeletal muscle?

  Voluntary movement and heat regulation
• What distinguishes smooth muscle from skeletal muscle?

  Smooth muscle is involuntary
• How do the functions of cardiac muscle differ from skeletal muscle?

  Cardiac muscle is involuntary, skeletal is voluntary
• What are the roles of the different types of connective tissue?

  • Loose connective tissue: supports organs
  • Supportive connective tissue: provides structure
  • Fluid connective tissue: transports substances
• What is the primary role of mitochondria in cells?

  Energy production
• What is the significance of hibernation in animals?

  It conserves energy during low resource periods
• How does the body adapt during hibernation?

  It stores nutrients as brown fat
• What is the function of microglia in the nervous system?

  They act as immune cells
• What do oligodendrocytes provide in the nervous system?

  Support and insulation
• What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

  Control cell activities
• What is the role of the cytoplasm in a cell?

  It supports organelles and facilitates reactions
• How can you differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

  Voluntary muscles are consciously controlled
• What are the differences between red blood cells and white blood cells?

  Red blood cells transport oxygen, white fight infection