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