Bio Exam Part 2 (Tissues)

protects & supports body & organs,binds organs together, stores energy reserves, helps immunity

covers body surfaces, lines hollow organs, cavity & ducts, & form glands

line tubes & organs that open to outside world, lining of digestive, respiratory, reproductive tracts, many goblet cells:secrete mucus

function: reduce friction, secrete serous fluid Location: lines body cavities that lack openings to outside 2 layers: parietal & Visceral

lines cavities of freely movable joints functions: secrete synovial fluid & lubricate joint & nourish articular cartilage

secretes hormones into interstitial fluid (no ducts) Function: produce & secrete hormones

secretes into... Function: produce & secrete various substances

Epithelial,connective,muscle, & nervous

Monitors & respons to changes in a variety of conditions inside & outside the body, helps maintain homeostasis

generates physical force