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patton chapter 4

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what is epithelial tissue?   forms sheets that cover the body and many of its parts  
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what are examples of connective tissue?   blood, cartilage, bone, white fat, and areolar-most abundant in the body  
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what is collagen ?   is a protein that forms microscopic twisted ropes within the matrix of many tissues- gives tissue flexibility  
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simple squamous epithelium is a...   single layer of flattened cells that have irregular shape cells when viewed from the surface  
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stratified squamous epithelium is...   consists of several layers of closely packed cells, an arrangement that makes this tissue especially adept to protection  
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simple cuboidal epithelium is...   is a single layer of cells that are typically about as tall as they are wide-thus resembling a cube shape  
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columnar epithelium can be...   found lining the inner surface of the stomach, intestines and some areas of the respiratory and reproductive tract  
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stratified transitional epithelium is...   found in body areas subjected to stress and must be able to stretch (lining of bladder)  
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what is the most unusual connective tissue?   blood  
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areolar   glue that holds tissue together  
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adipose (fat)   lipid storage is the primary function  
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fibrous   bundles of strong collagen fibers  
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bone   matrix is calcified, function is support and protection  
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cartilage   matrix is consistency of gristle like gel. chondrocyte is the cell type  
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blood   transportation and protection  
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connective tissue that serves as protection, insulation, nutrient reserve and heat   Adipose (fat)  
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skeletal muscle tissue   attaches to bones- also called striated or voluntary, control is voluntary.  
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cardiac muscle tissue   also called striated or involuntary / composes the heart wall.  
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smooth muscle tissue   also called nonstriated(visceral) or involuntary.no cross striations, found in blood vessels  
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nervous tissue   controls body functions and coordinates rapid communication between body structures  
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what is the function of nervous tissue?   rapid communication between body structures and control body function  
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what are the 2 kinds of nervous tissue?   neurons (conduction cells) and Gila (special connecting and supporting cells)  
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what are the 4 main tissue types?   Epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous  
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keloid   keloids are thick scars that form in the lower layer of the skin in predisposed individuals  
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