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physiology wks 7-13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Neurons | Detect sensory stimuli, can conduct impulses, and can pass information to toher cells. |
| Blood | a liquid tissue |
| Connective tissue | connects, transport, support, and protects |
| Elastic fibers | Made of proteins called elastin |
| 4 basic tissue types | connective, epithelial, nervous, and muscle |
| What is ECM? | Extracellular matrix |
| 3 functions of epithelial tissue | protection, absorption, secretion |
| Adipose tissue | fat cells |
| Hypodermis also called | subcutaneous |
| melanin | The main determinant of skin color |