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Unit 4 Vocabulary

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Definition
Epithelial Tissue   The tissue that is found throughout the body, covering internal and external surfaces. It protects underlying structures and acts as a barrier. It allows substances to diffuse through.  
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Muscle Tissue   It contracts and shortens to enable movement. Muscle cells = muscle fibers.  
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Nervous Tissue   Coordinates and controls body activity. (Brain, Spinal cord and nerves)  
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Connective Tissue   An extracellular matrix that consists of protein fibers, ground substance, non fibrous protein and fluid. It is the most abundant type of tissue in the body.  
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Simple Epithelial   Single layer of cells  
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Stratified Epithelial   More than one layer of cells  
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Cuboidal Epithelial   Shape of cell is CUBE-LIKE  
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Columnar Epithelial   Shape of cell is TALL AND THIN  
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Pseudostratified Epithelial   A type of epithelium that is a single layer of cells, but has its nuclei positioned in a manner suggestive of stratified epithelia.  
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Squamous Epithelial   Shape of cell is FLAT  
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Transitional Epithelial   A type of tissue consisting of multiple layers of epithelial cells which can contract and expand.  
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Apical Surface   Layer of epithelial cells that is not in contact with other cells.  
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Basil Surface   Attaches epithelial cells to underlying tissues composed of carbohydrates and proteins.  
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Basement Membrane   A membrane of protein fibers separating an epithelium from underlying tissue.  
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Tight Junctions   Bind adjacent cells to form permeability barriers; completely surround each cell; found in intestines and most simple epithelia.  
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Gap Junctions   Small channels that allow small molecules and ions to pass from adjacent cells. (Most epithelial cells are connected this way)  
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Desmosomes   Mechanical links that bind cells together; found where cells are subjected to stress (skin, stratified squamous)  
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Extracellular Matrix   Extracellular materials that consist of protein fibers and ground substance. (Connective Tissue)  
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Collagen   Protein fibers that are flexible, but resist stretching.  
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Reticular   Protein fibers that are fine, short, collagen fibers that branch to form a network.  
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Elastic Fibers   Protein fibers that after have been stretched, they have the ability to return to original shape.  
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Ground Substance   Non Fibrous protein  
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Functions of Connective Tissue (7)   +Join together tissues of the body(tendons and ligaments)+Support (trachea, bones)+Protect underlying organs (skull)+Transport (blood)+Nutritive Functions (blood)+Immune Function (lymphocytes/white blood cells)+Storage sites & insulation (Fat tissue)+  
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Connective Tissue Proper   Extracellular matrix composed mostly of collagen fibers.  
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Loose Connective Tissue   Fills spaces between organs and holds them in place.  
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Supporting Connective Tissue   Contains a matrix with protein fibers; filled with lipids to store energy; protects and insulates the body.  
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