Tissue

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Histology

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Study of the structure, composition, and function of tissue

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Tissue

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Group of specialized cells that is similar in structure and function

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Epithelial tissue or epithelium

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Covers internal and external body surfaces and is made up of tightly packed cells in a variety of arrangements

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Endothelium

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Part of epithelial. Cellular covering that forms the lining of the internal organs, including blood vessels.

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Mesothelium

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Part of epithelium. Cellular covering that forms the lining of serous membranes such as peritoneum.

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Connective tissue

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Adds support and structure to the body by holding the organs in place and binding body parts together

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Types of connective tissue?

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Bone, cartilage, dense connective tissue, loose connective tissue, and blood

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Adipose

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Fat

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Muscle tissue

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Contains cell material with the specialized ability to contract and relax

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Nervous tissue

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Contains cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and conduct electrical impulses

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-plasia

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Describe formation, development, and growth of tissue in numbers

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-trophy

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Formation, development, and the increase in the size of tissue and cells

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Anaplasia

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Change in the structure of cells and their orientation to each other

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Aplasia

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Lack of development of an organ or a tissue or a cell

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Dysplasia

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Abnormal growth or development of an organ or a tissue or a cell

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Hyperplasia

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Abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in normal arrangement in an organ or tissue or cell

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Neoplasia

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Abnormal new growth of tissue in which multiplication if cells is uncontrolled, more rapid, and progressive.

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Atrophy

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Decrease in size or complete wasting of an organ or tissue or cell