Membranes Something Tissues Flashcards
Tissue comes from these actively dividing cells
Stem cells
The four main tissue groups include_____
Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
The shape of epithelial cells may be described by all EXCEPT
Simple (right are cuboidal, columnar, squamous)
Single layer epithelial tissue is described as____
Simple
Secretions produced by most epithelial cells is called____
Mucus
The difference between endocrine and exocrine glands
Ducts
Bone is what type of tissue?
Connective
Neurons are what type of tissue?
Nervous
Blood is what type of tissue?
Connective
Smooth, skeletal, and cardiac tissues are examples of ___ tissue
Muscle
Which tissue type covers and lines many parts of the body?
Epithelial
Cells that produce cartilage are called _____
Chrondrocytes
The hardest connective tissue is known as _____
Bone
The basic unit of nervous tissue
Neuron
Specialized cells that protect and support nervous tissue
Neuroglia
Small branches that carry nerve impulses
Fibers
Thin sheets of tissue that may cover, divide, or line a hollow organ or cavity
Membranes
Thin layers of areolar tissue that line joint cavities and secrete lubricating fluid
Synovial membrane
The membrane that encloses the heart
Serous pericardium
The study of tissues
Histology
Which tissue is a reserve energy supply, insulator, and protective layer?
Adipose tissue
Connective tissue membrane that covers, separates, and protects muscle and nerves
Deep fascia
Which is NOT a mucous membrane?
Lining of the blood vessels
Sweat and salivary glands are examples of ____ glands
Exocrine
