Human Body – Important Tissues and Skin

16. Which type of tissue transmits electrical signals in the body?

a) Epithelial tissue

b) Nervous tissue

c) Connective tissue

d) Muscle tissue

17. Which type of connective tissue cushions and supports joints?

a) Ligaments

b) Tendons

c) Cartilage

d) Adipose tissue

18. Which type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?

a) Skeletal muscle

b) Smooth muscle

c) Cardiac muscle

d) Striated muscle

19. Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels that help regulate body temperature?

a) Epidermis

b) Dermis

c) Hypodermis

d) Subcutaneous layer

20. What is the pigment responsible for skin color?

a) Collagen

b) Keratin

c) Elastin

d) Melanin