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Terms & Defs

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Term
Definition
Cover / Lines   This type of Epithelial Tissue - - - - - - the body and organ surfaces, and - - - - - the internal spaces.  
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Functions of Epithelial Tissue   Protection, Filtration, Secretion, Excretion, & Sensory  
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Glandular Epitheliam   Produces products and releases from cell.  
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Squamous, Columnar, Cuboidal, Transitional   Four primary cell shapes in an epitheliam.  
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Squamous   Thin, flattened cells  
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Cuboidal   Cube-shaped cells  
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Columnar   Column-shaped cells  
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Transitional   Change from round to flattened  
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Simple Epitheliam   1 layer thick  
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Stratified Epitheliam   2 or more layers of cells  
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Gland   1 cell or group of cells that make and release product.  
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Exocrine Gland   These glands use ducts for product transport ; earwax, sweat, tears  
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Endocrine Gland   These glands are "ductless" and deliver their product directly into the blood; Hormone production.  
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Matrix   Intercellular substance produced by cells ; could be liquid, gel-like, or solid  
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True   The Matrix determines the type of connective tissue present and it's physical properties.  
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False   The Matrix does not determine the type of connective tissue present and it's physical properties.  
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Fibroblasts   Most common cell found in the Connective Tissue Proper.  
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Collagen   (White) Relatively thick, very strong, non-elastic, and flexible fibers found in the matrix of connective tissues.  
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Elastic   (Yellow) These fibers provide the ability for the tissues that contain them, to stretch and recoil back to normal.  
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Collagen   Body's natural steel.  
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Reticular Protein Fibers   Skeleton inside soft body organs.  
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Areolar Tissue   Loose connective tissue that attaches skin to the body ; site for immune reaction.  
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Adipose Tissue   Large accumulations of fat cells (adipocytes); found beneath skin and around internal organs.  
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Adipocyte   The Adipose tissue cell used to store triglycerides.  
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Tendons   Attach bones to muscles.  
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Ligaments   Attach bone to bone.  
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Fibrous Connective Tissue   This tissue has great strength but also has flexibility.  
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Cartilage   This Specialized Connective Tissue has no blood or nervous supply.  
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Red Blood Cells   Carry H2O through out the body.  
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White Blood Cells   Immune response  
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Platelets   Responsible for blood clotting.  
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Skeletal Muscle   Voluntary  
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Cardiac & Smooth   Involuntary  
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Neurons   Responds to change (temp, noise, smell); forms and transmits neural impulses ; electrical signals.  
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Neuroglia   Supportive function ; Nourish, support, and protect Neurons.  
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Epithelial Membranes   Composed of epithelial tissue with loose connective tissue underneath.  
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Cutaneous Membrane   This membrane is the skin.  
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Serous Membrane   Mostly water ; found in areas never exposed to air.  
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Serous Membrane   Lubricates surfaces of organs so they don't stick to each other when they move.  
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Serous Membrane   Membrane found in the Thoracic Cavity & the Abdominopelvic Cavity.  
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Mucous Membrane   Mucous ; In any opening of the body that is exposed to air.  
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Mucous Membrane   Helps trap any type of foreign particle ; helps protect body from abrasion.  
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Mucous Membrane   Found in mouth, nose, genitalia.  
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