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Tissue Level of Org Flashcards

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connective tissue

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type of tissue that serves to hold in place, connect, and integrate the body’s organs and systems

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connective tissue membrane

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connective tissue that encapsulates organs and lines movable joints

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cutaneous membrane

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skin; epithelial tissue made up of a stratified squamous epithelial cells that cover the outside of the body

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ectoderm

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outermost embryonic germ layer from which the epidermis and the nervous tissue derive

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endoderm

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innermost embryonic germ layer from which most of the digestive system and lower respiratory system derive

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epithelial membrane

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epithelium attached to a layer of connective tissue

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epithelial tissue

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type of tissue that serves primarily as a covering or lining of body parts, protecting the body; it also functions in absorption, transport, and secretion

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histology

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microscopic study of tissue architecture, organization, and function

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lamina propria

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areolar connective tissue underlying a mucous membrane

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mesoderm

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middle embryonic germ layer from which connective tissue, muscle tissue, and some epithelial tissue derive

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mucous membrane

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tissue membrane that is covered by protective mucous and lines tissue exposed to the outside environment

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muscle tissue

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type of tissue that is capable of contracting and generating tension in response to stimulation; produces movement

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nervous tissue

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type of tissue that is capable of sending and receiving impulses through electrochemical signals

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serous membrane

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type of tissue membrane that lines body cavities and lubricates them with serous fluid

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synovial membrane

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connective tissue membrane that lines the cavities of freely movable joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication

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tissue

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group of cells that are similar in form and perform related functions

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tissue membrane

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thin layer or sheet of cells that covers the outside of the body, organs, and internal cavities

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totipotent

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embryonic cells that have the ability to differentiate into any type of cell and organ in the body

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gland

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structure made up of one or more cells modified to synthesize and secrete chemical substances

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anchoring junction

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mechanically attaches adjacent cells to each other or to the basement membrane

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apical

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that part of a cell or tissue which, in general, faces an open space

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apocrine secretion

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release of a substance along with the apical portion of the cell

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basal lamina

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thin extracellular layer that lies underneath epithelial cells and separates them from other tissues

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basement membrane

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in epithelial tissue, a thin layer of fibrous material that anchors the epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue; made up of the basal lamina and reticular lamina

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cell junction

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point of cell-to-cell contact that connects one cell to another in a tissue

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endocrine gland

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groups of cells that release chemical signals into the intercellular fluid to be picked up and transported to their target organs by blood

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endothelium

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tissue that lines vessels of the lymphatic and cardiovascular system, made up of a simple squamous epithelium

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exocrine gland

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group of epithelial cells that secrete substances through ducts that open to the skin or to internal body surfaces that lead to the exterior of the body

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gap junction

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allows cytoplasmic communications to occur between cells

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goblet cell

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unicellular gland found in columnar epithelium that secretes mucous

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holocrine secretion

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release of a substance caused by the rupture of a gland cell, which becomes part of the secretion

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merocrine secretion

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release of a substance from a gland via exocytosis

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mesothelium

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simple squamous epithelial tissue which covers the major body cavities and is the epithelial portion of serous membranes

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mucous gland

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group of cells that secrete mucous, a thick, slippery substance that keeps tissues moist and acts as a lubricant

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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tissue that consists of a single layer of irregularly shaped and sized cells that give the appearance of multiple layers; found in ducts of certain glands and the upper respiratory tract

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reticular lamina

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matrix containing collagen and elastin secreted by connective tissue; a component of the basement membrane

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serous gland

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group of cells within the serous membrane that secrete a lubricating substance onto the surface

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simple columnar epithelium

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tissue that consists of a single layer of column-like cells; promotes secretion and absorption in tissues and organs

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simple cuboidal epithelium

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tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells; promotes secretion and absorption in ducts and tubules

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simple squamous epithelium

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tissue that consists of a single layer of flat scale-like cells; promotes diffusion and filtration across surface

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stratified columnar epithelium

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tissue that consists of two or more layers of column-like cells, contains glands and is found in some ducts

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stratified cuboidal epithelium

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tissue that consists of two or more layers of cube-shaped cells, found in some ducts

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stratified squamous epithelium

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tissue that consists of multiple layers of cells with the most apical being flat scale-like cells; protects surfaces from abrasion

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tight junction

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forms an impermeable barrier between cells

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transitional epithelium

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form of stratified epithelium found in the urinary tract, characterized by an apical layer of cells that change shape in response to the presence of urine

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adipocytes

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lipid storage cells

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adipose tissue

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specialized areolar tissue rich in stored fat

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areolar tissue

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(also, loose connective tissue) a type of connective tissue proper that shows little specialization with cells dispersed in the matrix

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chondrocytes

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cells of the cartilage

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collagen fiber

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flexible fibrous proteins that give connective tissue tensile strength

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connective tissue proper

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connective tissue containing a viscous matrix, fibers, and cells

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dense connective tissue

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connective tissue proper that contains many fibers that provide both elasticity and protection

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elastic cartilage

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type of cartilage, with elastin as the major protein, characterized by rigid support as well as elasticity

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elastic fiber

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fibrous protein within connective tissue that contains a high percentage of the protein elastin that allows the fibers to stretch and return to original size

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fibroblast

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most abundant cell type in connective tissue, secretes protein fibers and matrix into the extracellular space

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fibrocartilage

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tough form of cartilage, made of thick bundles of collagen fibers embedded in chondroitin sulfate ground substance

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fibrocyte

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less active form of fibroblast

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fluid connective tissue

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specialized cells that circulate in a watery fluid containing salts, nutrients, and dissolved proteins

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ground substance

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fluid or semi-fluid portion of the matrix

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hyaline cartilage

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most common type of cartilage, smooth and made of short collagen fibers embedded in a chondroitin sulfate ground substance

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lacunae

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(singular = lacuna) small spaces in bone or cartilage tissue that cells occupy

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loose connective tissue

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(also, areolar tissue) type of connective tissue proper that shows little specialization with cells dispersed in the matrix

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matrix

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extracellular material which is produced by the cells embedded in it, containing ground substance and fibers

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mesenchymal cell

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adult stem cell from which most connective tissue cells are derived

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mesenchyme

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embryonic tissue from which connective tissue cells derive

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mucous connective tissue

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specialized loose connective tissue present in the umbilical cord

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parenchyma

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functional cells of a gland or organ, in contrast with the supportive or connective tissue of a gland or organ

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reticular fiber

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fine fibrous protein, made of collagen subunits, which cross-link to form supporting “nets” within connective tissue

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reticular tissue

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type of loose connective tissue that provides a supportive framework to soft organs, such as lymphatic tissue, spleen, and the liver

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supportive connective tissue

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type of connective tissue that provides strength to the body and protects soft tissue

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cardiac muscle

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heart muscle, under involuntary control, composed of striated cells that attach to form fibers, each cell contains a single nucleus, contracts autonomously

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myocyte

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muscle cells

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skeletal muscle

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usually attached to bone, under voluntary control, each cell is a fiber that is multinucleated and striated

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smooth muscle

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under involuntary control, moves internal organs, cells contain a single nucleus, are spindle-shaped, and do not appear striated; each cell is a fiber

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striation

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alignment of parallel actin and myosin filaments which form a banded pattern

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astrocyte

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star-shaped cell in the central nervous system that regulates ions and uptake and/or breakdown of some neurotransmitters and contributes to the formation of the blood-brain barrier

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myelin

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layer of lipid inside some neuroglial cells that wraps around the axons of some neurons

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neuroglia

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supportive neural cells

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neuron

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excitable neural cell that transfer nerve impulses

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oligodendrocyte

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neuroglial cell that produces myelin in the brain

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Schwann cell

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neuroglial cell that produces myelin in the peripheral nervous system

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apoptosis

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programmed cell death

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atrophy

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loss of mass and function

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clotting

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also called coagulation; complex process by which blood components form a plug to stop bleeding

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histamine

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chemical compound released by mast cells in response to injury that causes vasodilation and endothelium permeability

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inflammation

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response of tissue to injury

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necrosis

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accidental death of cells and tissues

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primary union

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edges of a wound are close enough together to promote healing without the use of stitches to hold them close

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secondary union

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wound healing facilitated by wound contraction

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vasodilation

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widening of blood vessels

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wound contraction

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process whereby the borders of a wound are physically drawn together

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