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Human A & Ph Ch. 2
Definitions
Question | Answer |
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Exocrine Glands | Glands that secrete substances outward through a duct. |
Endocrine Glands | Ductless glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream. |
Merocrine Glands | Exocrine glands the secrete without losing cellular material. |
Apocrine Glands | Exocrine glands that have cytoplasm in their secretions. |
Holocrine Glands | Exocrine glands whose secretions are made up of disintegrated cells. |
Extracellular Matrix | The chemical substances located between connective tissue cells. |
Fibroblasts | Spindle-shaped cells that form connective tissue proper. |
Chondrocytes | Mature cartilage cells. |
Stromal Cells | Cells that provide structure or support for parenchymal cells. |
Parenchymal Cells | Cells that provide the actual function of the tissue. |
Labile Cells | Cells that undergo mitosis regularly and quickly. |
Stable Cells | Cells that do not regularly undergo mitosis but are able to if the need arises. |
Permanent Cells | Cells that cannot undergo mitosis. |