Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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Epithelial membranes
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- serous membrane
- mucous membrane
- cutaneous membrane
2
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connective tissue
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- the supporting fabric everywhere on the daily
- contains cells that are separated by the matrix
3
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Why is blood connective tissue?
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- because the cells are suspended in a liquid matrix (separated by plasma)
- because it connects various parts of the body
- circulative connective tissue
4
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histology
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the study of tissue
5
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loose connective tissue
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- has a soft consistency, similar to jelly
- known as arioler (soft, jelly like) which is connective and adipose (fat)
6
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perichondrium
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the membrane covering cartilage
7
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protein fibers
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collagen
8
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cutaneous
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pertaining to the skin
9
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chondro
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cartilege
10
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osteoblast
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the cells that form bone
11
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pericardium
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fibrous sac lined with serous membrane that encloses the heart
12
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fiber of neuron
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- carry nerve impulses to and from the cell body
- The names of fibers are axons and dendrites
13
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Endocrine gland
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- secrete into extracellular fluid and use a circulatory system to deliver hormones to other regions of the body
- secrete directly into tissue fluid
- secretions are hormones
14
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tendon
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cord of regular dense connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
15
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ligament
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band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone
