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Anatomy Ch. 3b Cells
Final review vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| involved in diffusion | simple squamous epithelium |
| forms the stroma (framework) of many organs | reticular connective |
| found in kidney tubules, involved in absorption | simple cuboidal epithelium |
| composes the intervertegral discs | fibrocartilage |
| fat storage | adipose |
| waterproofs the skin | keratinized stratified squamous epithelium |
| stores red bone marrow;protects and supports | bone |
| nonstriated, involuntary | smooth muscle |
| langerhans cell | functions in the immune responses |
| merkel cell | touch receptor found in the epidermis |
| keratin | waterproofing protein of skin and hair |
| melanin | yellow to black pigment |
| Pacinian corpuscle | nerve endings sensitive to pressure |
| cerumen | earwax |
| carotene | yellow-orange pigment |
| striae | silvery white streaks |
| meissner corpuscle | touch receptors found in the dermal papillae |