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Wk4-Tissue Types
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| membranous epithelium | epithelium that covers body and its parts |
| glandular epithelium | epithelium that form secretory units |
| squamous cells | flat, plate-like cells |
| cuboidal cells | cubed shaped cells |
| columnar cells | cells with more height than width |
| pseudostratified columnar cells | columnar cells with only some cells reaching surface |
| exocrine gland | glandular cell that discharge secretions into ducts |
| endocrine gland | glandular cell that discharges secretions to blood or IF |
| compact bone | hard bone shell |
| cancellous bone | bone with trabeculae network inside |
| hyaline cartilage | "shiny" cartilage found at ends of bones that articulate at joints |
| fibrocartilage | dense, white cartilage serving as shock absorbers |
| elastic cartilage | flexible cartilage often found in external ear or voice box |