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2.3 vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cardiac muscle | the major tissue of the heart. |
| Cartilage | a connective tissue that provides support and flexibility to parts of the skeleton. |
| Chondroblasts | cells that secrete the extracellular matrix of cartilage. |
| Compressive strength: | the ability of a material to withstand compression ( inward-pressing force) without buckling. |
| Connective tissue | supporting tissue, which consists mainly of an extracellular matrix. |
| Elasticity | the ability of a material to spring back to its original shape after being stretched. |
| Endocrine gland | a gland that secretes its product into the interstitial fluid. |
| Epithelial tissue | a class of tissue that includes epithelial and glands. |
| Exocrine gland | a gland that secretes its product to the outside world. |
| Glands | epithelial cells that are organized to produce and secrete substances. |
| Histology | the study of tissues. |
| Lumen | the hollow inside portion of a body cavity or tube. |
| Muscle tissue | a type of tissue that generates force and allows the body to move. |
| Nerve tissue | a type of tissue that conveys information by electrical signaling. |
| Neurons | the cells that make up nerve tissue |
| Osseous tissue | bone tissue. |
| Reticular connective tissue | a type of tissue that contains reticular fibers and is found in lymph nodes, bone, marrow, and the spleen. |
| Skeletal muscle | voluntary muscle that is usually attached to the bone and helps us to move. |
| Smooth muscle | involuntary muscle found in the walls of hollow organs. |
| Tensile strength: | the ability to withstand tension without tearing or breaking. |