Tissues and Skin

Pre-Lab Questions

1. What is a tissue?

2. What is the function of epithelial tissue?

3. What is the function of connective tissue?

4. What is the function of muscular tissue?

5. What is the function of nervous tissue?

6. Describe sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and hairs with regard to the function of the skin.

7. What is the function of melanin?

8. List the similarities and differences of the layers of the epidermis.