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- Define a tissue.
- List four major types of tissues in the human body.
- Discuss the different types of connective tissues and their functions and give examples of each type.
- List the characteristics of each of the three types of muscle tissue, and describe the differences in location and function of each type.
- State the characteristics and functions of nervous tissue and name the parts of a neuron.
- Describe the features, functions, and locations of the different types of epithelial tissues.
- Describe the types of junctions that occur between epithelial cells.
- Describe the structure and function of the regions of the skin and its accessory structures.
- List ways in which you can protect yourself from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.
- List each of the organ systems of the body and their general functions.
- Describe the body cavities and the membranes that line and cover them.
- Define homeostasis, describe how it is maintained, and explain its importance.
- Illustrate negative feedback control with the regulation of body temperature.
- Understand and use the bold-faced and italicized terms included in this chapter.
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