Med term ch 2 tissue Word Scramble
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Histology | study of tissue |
Histologist | specialist in the study of cells and microscopic tissue |
Epithelial tissue | forms a protective covering over all the internal and external surfaces of the body |
Epithelium | forms the empidermis of the skin and surface layer of mucous membranes |
Endothelium | lines the blood and lymph vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs |
Connective tissue | supports and connects organs and other body tissue |
Dense Connective Tissue | bone, cartilage, almost the hardest tissue in the body; several tissues make up a bone |
Adipose Tissue | fat; provides protection, insulation, and support; acts as a nutrient reserve |
Muscle Tissue | contains cell material with the specialized ability to relax and contract |
Skeletal muscle | attached to the bones |
Smooth muscle | lines the walls on internal organs |
Cardiac muscle | surrounding the heard |
Nerve Tissue | contains cell material that reacts to stimuli and conducts electrical impulses |
Skeletal system | supports and shapes the body; protects internal organs |
Muscular system | holds the body erect; makes movement possible; moves body fluid and generates heart |
Cardiovascular system | pumps blood that carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body; carries liquid waste to the lungs and kidneys |
Lymphatic and Immune systems | protects the body from substance; brings oxygen and nutrients to cells; removes wate from the cells |
Respiratory system | brings oxygen into the body for transportation to the cells; removes carbon dioxide and some water waste from the body |
Digestive system | digests ingested food so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream; eliminates solid waste |
Urinary system | filters blood to remove waste; maintains the electrolyte and fluid balance within the body |
Integumentary system | protects the body against invasion by bacteria; regulates the body tempurature and water content |
Reproductive system | produces new life |
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