1. SC.912.L.14.11

2.  Why is the body made of different tissues?  What is the advantage/contribution of each type of tissue?

3. Epithelial Tissue ◦Closely packed cells with a free (apical) surface ◦Highly regenerative ◦Examples: Lining of digestive and respiratory systems, lining body cavities and ducts. ◦http://www.histology- world.com/matchup/epithelium.htmhttp://www.histology- world.com/matchup/epithelium.htm

4. Connective Tissue ◦Living cells within a non-living matrix ◦Most abundant tissue in the body ◦Examples: Blood, bones, adipose tissue (fat), cartilage

5. Muscle Tissue ◦Elongated cells specialized to receive stimulation and contract ◦Cardiac, Smooth and Skeletal muscles have different cell types. http://tamaraj19.blogspot.com/2007/07/compendium-review-2-unit-iii.html

6. Nervous Tissue ◦Neurons and supporting cells ◦Convert stimuli into electrical impulses and conduct them