General Ch 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Four primary tissue types
A
- epithelial
- connective
- muscle
- nervous
2
Q
Matrix
A
nonliving matter secreted by tissue cells
includes: fibrous proteins, clear gel aka ground substance
3
Q
Why are stains used to look at slides?
A
Because they bind to different cellular components and make the tissue sample easier to see
4
Q
Longitudinal section
A
Tissue cut on its long axis
5
Q
Cross section or transverse section
A
Tissue cut perpendicular to its long axis
6
Q
Oblique section
A
Tissue cut at an angle between cross and longitudinal sections
