Body Structure and
Organization
Topic 3202D
Tissue Types and Functions
Melinda Klockziem
Overview
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Cells
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Tissues
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Organs
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Systems
Tissue
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Cells that are similar get together to
perform a particular function.
Types of Tissues
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Connective
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Muscle
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Skin, fat (adipose), cartilage, and bone
Smooth, cardiac, and skeletal
Neural
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Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Organs
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Cells and Tissue work together to
form organs
Organs (examples)
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Heart
Stomach
Skin
Bone
Brain
http://www.gospelcity.com/pictures/others/heart_organ.jpg
Systems
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Organs and tissues
combine to form
systems
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/anatomy/musculoskel.htm
Musculoskeletal System
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Structure,
Protection and
Movement
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/anatomy/musculoskel.htm
Cardiovascular System
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Continuous
circulation of the
blood
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/anatomy/musculoskel.htm
Respiratory System
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Provides oxygen
and removes
carbon dioxide
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/anatomy/cat_resp.htm
Nervous System
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Controls the other
organ systems
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/anatomy/musculoskel.htm
Digestion System
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Provides
intake of
nutrients for
the body
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/cancer_images/diagram-of-kidney.gif
Urinary System
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Removal of toxic
wastes from the
body and
maintains body’s
water and
electrolyte
balance.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/cancer_images/diagram-of-kidney.gif
Reproductive System
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Provides the
means for animals
to propagate their
species.
http://www.purinaone.com/images/articles/uterus.gif
Endocrine System
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Provides chemical
control over many
body functions.
http://www.downwinders.com/images/thyroid.jpg
Integumentary System
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The covering of the body the skin
and its associated structures.