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ORG BIO 2/23
Question | Answer |
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Why is a large surface area important for functions like a mouse brain neuron or moth antennae? | A large surface area helps by providing more connections for neurons to communicate faster in a mouse brain neuron. Essentially, a bigger surface area means better interaction with the environment for improved function. |
Connective Tissue | Connect, surround, anchor, and support for attachment, mechanical strength, or communication between cells and tissues |
Epithelial Tissue | Sheets of densely-packed cells that are specialized to protect structures and to secrete and absorb ions and organic molecules |
Muscle Tissue | Made up of cells specialized to shorten or contract to generate force for body |
Nervous | Initiate and |
Muscles tissues shorten or _________ to produce force | contract |
Purpose of Nervous Tissues | Receive, generate |