BIO 270 Exam 1 Hynd Study Guide
Solutions
Physiology - ANSWER-the processes enabling cells, tissues, systems, and organisms to function
Homeostasis - ANSWER-the maintenance of a relatively stable living environment
- essential for survival and function of all cells
Function depends on - ANSWER...
Muscle Tissue - ANSWER✔✔-cells specialized for contracting; generate tension to produce movement
Types of Muscle Tissue - ANSWER✔✔-1) Skeletal
2) Cardiac
3) Smooth
Nervous Tissue - ANSWER✔✔-Specialize in initializing and transmitting electrical signals over long
distance
- Communication, Coordination, & Control
- Brain, Spinal Cord, Peripheral nerves, special senses
Epithelial Tissue - ANSWER✔✔-Specialized for exchanging materials between cells and environment;
Organized into Epithelial Sheets & Secretory Glands
Functions of Epithelial Tissue - ANSWER✔✔-1) Protection - boundaries from external environment; skin
& body openings
2) Absorption - Large intestine & small intestine
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