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Tissues are groups of specialized

A
organelles.
B
organs.
C
genes.
D
cells.
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In addition to cells, what can tissues be made of?

A
an extracellular matrix
B
fibers
C
enzymes
D
cell junctions
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What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?

A
epithelial
B
dermal
C
vascular
D
connective
E
muscle
F
nervous
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Connective tissue is the main tissue found in which parts of the body?

A
tendons
B
bones
C
muscles
D
ligaments
E
the heart
F
blood vessels
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Neurons contain which two structures that help them transmit messages?

A
sarcomeres
B
dendrites
C
an extracellular matrix
D
axons
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What is epithelial tissue characterized by?

A
closely packed cells
B
sarcomeres
C
many cell junctions
D
an extracellular matrix
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Which are functions of epithelial tissue?

A
structure
B
protection
C
absorption
D
movement
E
sensing
F
secretion
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Connective tissue performs which of the following functions?

A
establishing a structural framework
B
transporting fluids, nutrients, and gases
C
pumping blood throughout the body
D
storing energy reserves
E
excreting wastes
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Nervous tissue transmits messages throughout the human body by

A
contracting.
B
providing protection.
C
conducting impulses.
D
absorbing vital nutrients.

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