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The study of tissues is called ___ HISTOLOGY
The structures made up of similar cells working together are called ___ TISSUES
Which type of glands has ducts ? EXOCRINE
Which type does NOT have ducts ? ENDOCRINE
Goblet cells are examples of which type of glands ? EXOCRINE
Sweat glands are examples of which type of glands ? EXOCRINE
The pituitary gland and pancreas are examples of which type of gland ? ENDOCRINE
Which prefix means near ? PARA-
Which prefix means without ? A-
What is the name of the underlying material connecting epithelial tissue to other tissues ? BASEMENT MEMBRANE
Which cells secrete mucus ? GOBLET
Which cells secrete histamine ? MAST CELLS
Which epithelial layer is dead and waterproof KERATINIZED
cover surfaces and line cavities EPITHELIAL
have free/unattached surface EPITHELIAL
function in absorption, secretion, protection, diffusion, and filtration EPITHELIAL
cells divide rapidly EPITHELIAL
are avascular EPITHELIAL
have fibers and cells scattered CONNECTIVE
is found everywhere CONNECTIVE
comes from an embryonic origin called mesenchyme CONNECTIVE
has cells that are scattered far apart in a matrix CONNECTIVE
functions in binding to hold things together, protection, transport, insulation, and support CONNECTIVE
have an extracellular matrix CONNECTIVE
form membranes EPITHELIAL / CONNECTIVE
generate, transmit, and receive electrochemical messages NERVOUS
contract to move material MUSCULAR
one layer of thin, flat cells SIMPLE SQUAMOUS
found in the kidneys and lungs for diffusion and filtration SIMPLE SQUAMOUS
one layer of square cells SIMPLE CUBOIDAL
found lining ducts with goblet cells for absorption and secretion SIMPLE CUBOIDAL
one layer of tall cells SIMPLE COLUMNAR
several layers of cells with the top layer of cells being flat and thin STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS
found in the epidermis 9top layer of skin) for protection of underlying tissues STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS
one layer of tall cells that are so close together that the nuclei are squeezed to different levels PSEUDOSTRATIFIED
can be keratinized or non-keratinized STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS
is the only tissue with a liquid matrix BLOOD
has cells in a lacuna in a gel-like matrix CARTILAGE
is also called loose connective tissue proper; holds organs together AREOLAR
stores fat ADIPOSE
has a hard calcium matrix BONE
has cells arranged in concentric circles BONE
contains cells that are responsible for control and communication NERVOUS
is voluntary and striated SKELETAL MUSCLE
is INvoluntary and striated CARDIAC MUSCLE
makes up the walls of the heart CARDIAC MUSCLE
in INvolutary, tapered, non-striated SMOOTH MUSCLE
Which term means immature cell ? BLAST
Which term means mature cell ? CYTE
Which term means cartilage ? CHONDRO
Which term means bone ? OSTEO
Which term means connective tissue ? FIBRO
Which epithelial membrane makes up the skin ? CUTANEOUS
Which epithelial membrane lines the moist cavities and tracts that open to the outside ? MUCOUS
Which epithelial membrane lines the closed ventral cavities and covers organs ? SEROUS
Which later lines the cavity ? PARIETAL
Which layer touches the organ ? VISCERAL
Which term refers to the heart ? PERICARDIUM
Which layer refers to the lungs ? PLEURAL
Which term refers to the internal abdominal organs ? PERITONEUM
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