Histology Flashcards
Tissue
Group of cells that act together to perform a specific functions
Four fundamental tissues
Epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
Epithelial cells
Cover, line, and protect the body and its internal organs
Connective tissue
Framework of the body, providing support and structure for the organs
Nerve tissue
Composed of neurons and connective tissue cells that are referred to as neuroglia
Muscle tissue
Ability to contract or shorten, classified as voluntary (skeletal) or involuntary (smooth/cardiac)
Cell
Basic unit of life and the building block of tissues and organs
The nucleus contains…
Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA and ribosomes which are especially important in the synthesis of proteins
Proteins include…
The enzymes that regulate all chemical reactions within the body
Histology
The study of tissues
