Question

drag the type of tissue to the description that fits it. some will be used more than once.

1. forms membranes and coverings of body parts.
2. composed of scattered cells within a matrix.
3. communication system made of neurons.
4. cells may absorb or secrete substances.
5. allows movement of the limbs and heart contractions.
6. contains fibers that connect muscles to bones
7. surrounds and cushions organs.
8. consists of cells that are stacked on the basement membrane.

Explanation:

1. Epithelial tissue forms membranes and coverings of body parts.
2. Connective tissue is composed of scattered cells within a matrix.
3. Nervous tissue is a communication system made of neurons.
4. Epithelial tissue cells may absorb or secrete substances.
5. Muscle tissue allows movement of the limbs and heart contractions.
6. Connective tissue (specifically tendons) contains fibers that connect muscles to bones.
7. Connective tissue (adipose tissue) surrounds and cushions organs.
8. Epithelial tissue consists of cells that are stacked on the basement membrane.

Answer:

1. Epithelial
2. Connective
3. Nervous
4. Epithelial
5. Muscle
6. Connective
7. Connective
8. Epithelial