Chapter 4 Key Terms Flashcards
lipid storage cells
adipocytes
specialized areolar tissue rich in stored fat
adipose tissue
mechanically attaches adjacent cells to each other or to the basement membrane
anchoring junction
that part of a cell or tissue which, in general, faces an open space
apical
release of a substance along with the apical portion of the cell
apocrine secretion
programmed cell death
apoptosis
(also, loose connective tissue) a type of connective tissue proper that shows little specialization with cells dispersed in the matrix
areolar tissue
star-shaped cell in the central nervous system that regulates ions and uptake and/or breakdown of some neurotransmitters and contributes to the formation of the blood-brain barrier
astrocyte
loss of mass and function
atrophy
thin extracellular layer that lies underneath epithelial cells and separates them from other tissues
basal lamina
in epithelial tissue, a thin layer of fibrous material that anchors the epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue; made up of the basal lamina and reticular lamina
basement membrane
heart muscle, under involuntary control, composed of striated cells that attach to form fibers, each cell contains a single nucleus, contracts autonomously
cardiac muscle
point of cell-to-cell contact that connects one cell to another in a tissue
cell junction
cells of the cartilage
chondrocytes
cells of the cartilage
chondrocytes
also called coagulation; complex process by which blood components form a plug to stop bleeding
clotting
flexible fibrous proteins that give connective tissue tensile strength
collagen fiber
type of tissue that serves to hold in place, connect, and integrate the body’s organs and systems
connective tissue
connective tissue that encapsulates organs and lines movable joints
connective tissue membrane
connective tissue containing a viscous matrix, fibers, and cells.
connective tissue proper
skin; epithelial tissue made up of a stratified squamous epithelial cells that cover the outside of the body
cutaneous membrane
connective tissue proper that contains many fibers that provide both elasticity and protection
dense connective tissue
outermost embryonic germ layer from which the epidermis and the nervous tissue derive
ectoderm
type of cartilage, with elastin as the major protein, characterized by rigid support as well as elasticity
elastic cartilage
fibrous protein within connective tissue that contains a high percentage of the protein elastin that allows the fibers to stretch and return to original size
elastic fiber
groups of cells that release chemical signals into the intercellular fluid to be picked up and transported to their target organs by blood
endocrine gland
innermost embryonic germ layer from which most of the digestive system and lower respiratory system derive
endoderm
tissue that lines vessels of the lymphatic and cardiovascular system, made up of a simple squamous epithelium
endothelium
epithelium attached to a layer of connective tissue
epithelial membrane
type of tissue that serves primarily as a covering or lining of body parts, protecting the body; it also functions in absorption, transport, and secretion
epithelial tissue
group of epithelial cells that secrete substances through ducts that open to the skin or to internal body surfaces that lead to the exterior of the body
exocrine gland
most abundant cell type in connective tissue, secretes protein fibers and matrix into the extracellular space
fibroblast
tough form of cartilage, made of thick bundles of collagen fibers embedded in chondroitin sulfate ground substance
fibrocartilage
less active form of fibroblast
fibrocyte
specialized cells that circulate in a watery fluid containing salts, nutrients, and dissolved proteins
fluid connective tissue
allows cytoplasmic communications to occur between cells
gap junction
allows cytoplasmic communications to occur between cells
gap junction