Module 2 Flashcards
Tissues
groups of similar cells that perform a specialized function
Epithelial
covering tissue; covers surface and lines body cavities
Hyaluronic Acid
found in ground substance of extracellular matrix of connective tissue; lubricates joints and aids WBCs to move through tissue
Chondroitin sulfate
found in ground substance of extracellular matrix of connective tissue; lends support and adhesiveness to bone/skin
Collagen fibers
protein fibre of extracellular matrix; made of protein collagen; strong and flexible
found in loose connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage
Elastic Fiber
protein fibre of extracellular matrix; forms network within cell; role in stability, strength and elasticity
Reticular Fibers
protein fibre of extracellular matrix; supports walls of blood vessels, forms branching network around fat, nerve and skeletal cells AND forms STOMA (supporting framework of soft organs)
Fibroblast
connective tissue cell; matrix secreting cells (secrete fibers and ground substance through connective tissue)
Macrophages
connective tissue cell; engulf bacteria and debris via phagocytosis
Plasma cells
connective tissue cell; secrete antibodies (important for immune response)
Mast cell
connective tissue cell; produce histamine (to dilate blood vessel for inflammatory response) and kills bacteria
Adipocytes
connective tissue cell; stores triglycerides
Neutrophils
WBC that migrates to connective tissue to areas of infection and kills microbes
Eosinophils
WBC that migrates to connective tissue to areas of parasitic infection and allergic reactions
Antiangiogenesis factor
secreted by cartilage; prevents blood vessel growth
chondrocytes
mature cartilage occur within lacunae spaces in matrix
cutaneous membrane
skin; provides sensitivity and stimulation; contains specialized secretory glands
Mucous Membrane
1/3 type of epithelial membrane; secretes mucus; found in respiratory, digestive and reproductive system; acts to moisten surface and trap particles
lines cavities that open to exterior
Serous Membrane
1/3 type of epithelial membrane; covers organs (visceral) and lines body cavities (parietal) that DO NOT open to exterior
mesothelium layer secretes serous fluid
Serous Fluid
watery fluid that prevents friction and allows organs to slide against each other and against cavity walls
Synovial Membrane
1/3 type of epithelial membrane; contains no epithelial tissue (just areolar connective tissue and fat)
secretes synovial fluid
allows joints to be freely moving