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Chapter 1 , 4 , 9 Flashcards

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The type of neuron that takes impulses to muscles

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Motor efferent

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THe part of a neuron that conducts impulses away from its cell body

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Axon

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2
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A bundle of myelinated fibers outside of the CNS

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Nerve

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3
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The insulating material of peripheral neuron fibers

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Myelin

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4
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Cells of the nervous system with the ability to carry impulses

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Neurons

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5
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Name the three main functions of the nervous system

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Sensation, integration, and motor

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6
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Another name for a motor neuron

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Efferent

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7
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Composed of neurons surrounded by vertebral column

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Spinal cord

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8
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Extend from the brain contain pairs I-XII

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Cranial nerves

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9
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Groups of cell bodies outside the CNS

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Ganglia

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10
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Extend from the spinal cord contain pairs 1-31

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Spinal nerves

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11
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Structures that detect changes in the enviornment

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Sensory receptors

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12
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Bundles of many axons outside of the CNS

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Nerves

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13
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Neurons enclosed by the skull

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Brain

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14
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Network of nerves in the gastrointestinal tract

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Enteric plexus

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15
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Masses of myelinated nerve fibers paper this color

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White

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16
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Neuron that conveys information from a receptor to the CNS

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Sensory afferent

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17
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Unmyelinated gap in the myelin sheath

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Nodes of ranvier

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18
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Neuron that conveys information from the Zcna to an effector

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Motor efferent

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19
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The portion of a neuron containing the nucleus

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Cell body

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20
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A group of cell bodies in the PNS

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Ganglion

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21
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Long cylindrical process that conducts impulses towards another neuron

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Axon

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22
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Produces the myelin sheath in the PNS

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Schwann cell

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23
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Bundle of many axons in the CNS

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Tract

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24
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Rounded structure at the distal end of the axon terminal

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End bulb

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25
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Substance that increases the speed of nerve impulse conduction

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Myelin

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26
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Group of cell bodies in theCNS

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Nucleus

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27
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Highly branched input part of a neuron

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Dendrites

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28
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Bundle of many axons in the PNS

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Nerves

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29
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The branch of the nervous system described as fight or flight

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Sympathetic

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30
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The science of structure and the relationships among structures

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Anatomy

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31
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The science of body functions of the body parts

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Physiology

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32
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What cavity consists of the cranial cavity and the vertebral canal

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Dorsal cavity

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33
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What cavity are the viscera including the heart lungs and intestines in

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Ventral

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34
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Of the two major body cavities which appears to be better protected by the bone

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Dorsal

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35
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Pleural mediastinal and pericardial are terms that refer to regions of what cavity

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Thoracic

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36
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What cavity are the lungs located in

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Pleural

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37
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The stomach pancreas small intestine and most of the large intestine are located in the

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Dorsal cavity

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38
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The urinary bladder rectum and internal reproductive organs are located in the

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Pelvic cavity

39
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What divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity

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Diaphragm

40
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What cavity is the brain located in

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Cranial

41
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What cavity is the heart located in

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Pericardial

42
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What cavity contains the spinal cord

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Spinal

43
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Reserves a change in a controlled condition bringing it back to normal for example blood glucose level

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Negative feedback

44
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Strengthens a change in a controlled condition for example blood clotting

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Positive feedback

45
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Your nose is _ to your lips

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Superior

46
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Your skull is _ in relation to your brain

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Superficial

47
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The hand is _ to your wrist

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Distal

48
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The liver is _ to the diaphragm

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Inferior

49
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The big toe is _ to the second toe

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Medial

50
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The skin on your leg is _ to muscle tissue in your leg

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Superficial

51
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Muscles of your arm are _ to skin on your arm

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Deep

52
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The sternum is _ to the heart

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Anterior

53
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The lungs are _ to the heart

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Lateral

54
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The backbone is _ to the heart

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Posterior

55
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Movement

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Muscular system

56
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Protection sensation regulations of temperature

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Integumentary system

57
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Distribution of materials to cells waste collection

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Cardiovascular system

58
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Regulation of blood composition removal of waste

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Urinary system

59
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Production of blood cells support of the body

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Skeletal system

60
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Regulation of body cavities by nerve impulses

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Nervous system

61
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Physical and chemical breakdown of food

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Digestive system

62
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Reproduction of individuals sex hormones

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Reproductive system

63
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Regulation of body cavities through hormones

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Endocrine system

64
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Supplies oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide

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Respiratory system

65
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Returns tissue fluid to blood produces immunity

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Lymphatic system

66
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Movement contraction elasticity regulation of openings

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Muscle

67
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Protection support transportation binding space filling

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Connective

68
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Communication integration conduction coordination

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Nervous

69
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Covers body lines organs cavities and ducts forms glands

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Epithelial

70
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Lines air sacs of lungs where thin cells are required for diffusion

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Simple squamous

71
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Single layer of cube shaped cells found in kidney tubules

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Simple cuboidal

72
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Lines urinary tract as in bladder permitting distention

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Transitional

73
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Lines the inner surface of the stomach and intestine

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Simple columnar nonciliated

74
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Lines mouth present on outer surface of the skin

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Stratified squamous

75
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Not a true stratified

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Psuedosstratified

76
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Lines upper respiratory passageways

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Simple columnar ciliates and pseudostratified

77
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Dense CT that forms tendons and ligaments

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Dense regular CT

78
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Transports oxygen carbon dioxide and nutrients

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Blood

79
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Contains cells that store fats and oils

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Adipose

80
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Part of dermis forms membranes around bone

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Dense irregular CT

81
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Forms invertebral discs menisci of knee

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Fibrocartilage

82
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Connects skin to muscle found around organs

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Aerials loose CT

83
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Supports and protects the body forms red blood cells

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Bone

84
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Covers ends of bones

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Hyaline cartilage

85
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Binding tissue that forms framework for liver and spleen

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Reticular loose CT

86
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In lung tissue allows stretching

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Elastic dense CT

87
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Tissue that gives support to external ear

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Elastic cartilage

88
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Body membranes that line cavities not open to the exterior or that cover organs in those cavities are called _ membranes

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Serous

89
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Body membranes that line cavities directly open to the exterior are called _ membranes

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Mucous

90
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Body membranes that line the cavities of freely moveable joints are called _ membranes

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Synovial

91
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Any body membranes that have a combination of an epithelial layer and a CT layer are called

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Epithelial membranes

92
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Tissue forming most of the wall of the heart

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Cardiac

93
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Attached to bones by means of tendons

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Skeletal

94
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Founds in walls of intestine urinary bladder and blood vessels

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Smooth

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