1.2-3, 4, 4.2-3 tissues, tubes, and fluids Flashcards
1
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tissue
A
groups of different cells that work together for a common purpose
2
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tissues are made of
A
cells
3
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cell
A
smallest unit of life
4
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intracellular fluid
A
cytosol (plasma)
5
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interstitial fluid
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intercellular fluid (extracellular fluid)
6
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blood vessel
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contains blood
7
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lymph vessel
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contains lymph
8
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fluid compartment
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contains fluid
9
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edema
A
tissues swell
10
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what prevents edema
A
blood vessels
11
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nerve fibers
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parts of nerves
12
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outermost layer of tube
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nerve tissue - receives, processes, and sends information
13
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second outermost layer of tube
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connective tissue - connects
14
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middle layer of tube
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muscle - contracts, myocytes get shorter
15
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3 types of muscles
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smooth - tubes an hollow organs
skeletal - bones
cardiac - heart
