tissues Word Scramble

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

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