Chapter 4 - The Tissue Level Of Organization

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Tissue

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Group of cells that are similar in form and preform related functions

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Histology

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The microscopic study of tissue appearance, organization, and function

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Epithelial tissue: also referred to as epithelium

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The sheets of cells that cover exterior surfaces of the body, lines internal cavities and passageways, and forms certain glands

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Connective tissue

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Binds the cells and organs of the body together and functions in the protection, support, and integration of all parts of the body

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Muscle tissue

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Is excitable, responding to stimulation and contracting to provide movement, and occurs as three major types; skeletal (voluntary) muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle in the heart
Type of tissue that is capable of contracting and generating tension in response to stimulation; produces movement

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Nervous tissue

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Type of tissue that is capable of sending and receiving impulses through electrochemical signals

Is excitable, allowing the propagation of electrochemical signals in the form of nerve impulses that communicate between different regions of the body

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Totipotent

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Embryonic cells that have the ability to differentiate into any type of cell and organ in the body

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Ectoderm (Ecto- = outer)

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Outermost embryonic germ layer from which the epidermis and the nervous tissue derive

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Endoderm (Endo- = inner)

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Innermost embryonic germ layer from which most of the digestive system and lower respiratory system derive

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Mesoderm (meso- = middle)

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Middle embryonic germ layer from which connective tissue, muscle tissue, and some epithelial tissue derive

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Tissue membrane

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Thin layer or sheet of cells that covers the outside of the body, the organs, internal passageways that lead to the exterior of the body and the lining of the movable joint cavities. Two basic types are connective tissue and epithelial membranes

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Connective tissue membrane

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Connective tissue that encapsulates organs and lines movable joints

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Synovial membrane

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Connective tissue membrane that lines the cavities of freely movable joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication

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Epithelial membrane

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Epithelium attached to a layer of connective tissue

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Mucous membrane

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Tissue membrane that is covered by protective mucous and lines tissue exposed to the outside environment

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Serous membrane

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Type of tissue membrane that lines the body cavities and lubricates them with serous fluid.

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Cutaneous membrane

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Skin; epithelial tissue made up of a stratified squamous epithelial cells that cover the outside of the body