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Anatomy Ch. 5 Vocab

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Basement Membrane A layer of nonliving material that anchors epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue.
Squamous Flat or plate like
Cuboidal Cube shaped cells
Columnar Columns
Simple Single type of cell.
Stratified Arranged in layers.
Microvili Increase surface area and secetion.
Goblet Cells An epithelial cell that is specialized to secrete mucus.
Cilia Microscopic, hairlike processes on the exposed surfaces of certain epithelial cells.
Keratin Protein in epidermis, hair, and nails.
Exocrine Glands A gland that secretes its products into a duct or onto a body surface.
Endocrine Glands A gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood or body fluids.
Wandering Cells Cells that move.
Macrophages A large phagocytic cell.
Matrix The intercellular substance of connective tissue.
Mast Cells Antibodies formed from allergens attach, making the cell burst and release allergy mediators, which causes the reaction symptoms.
Chondroncytes A cartilage cell.
Osteocytes A mature bone cell.
Osteon Cylinder-shaped unit with bone cells that surround a central canal.
Synovial Membranes Membrane that forms the inner lining of of the capsule of a free moving joint.
Serous Membranes Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the body.
Mucous Membranes Mucosa.
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