cell biology of tissues Flashcards
tissues: define the term "tissue" and summarise the main components of tissues
1
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define tissue
A
group of cells whose type, organisation and architecture are integral to function
2
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what is tissue made from
A
cells, fluid and extracellular matrix
3
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what is the extracellular matrix
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material deposited by cell to form “insoluble” part
4
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what comprises extracellular matrix
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fibrillar proteins (collagen, elastin, proteoglycans) in hydrated gel
5
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organisation of hydrated gel
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poorly (loose connective) or highly (bone)
