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Tissues Flashcards

1
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groups of cells that secrete and regulate extracellular substances

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tissue

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2
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a group of cells and the fibers they produce

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tissue

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3
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tissue with one side attached to the basal lamina and one side open to the environment

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epithelial

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4
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tissue with many tightly packed cells and very little matrix arranged in sheets

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epithelial

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5
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tissue that forms the superficial layer of skin

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stratified squamous

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6
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tissue that lines blood vessels

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stratified cuboidal epithelium

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7
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tissue that lines the respiratory tract

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pseudostratified ciliated columnar

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8
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secretes substances, lined by epithelial cells, identified by branching patterns and morphology

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glands

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9
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glands that contain secretory vesicles for production of secretions

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merocrine secretion

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10
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glands that contain cells that break down to produce secretions

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apocrine secretion

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11
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glands that produce secretions by cells bursting

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holocrine secretion

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12
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epithelial membrane that is always columnar

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mucous

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13
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epithelial membrane that lubricates structures with its fluid

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serous

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14
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epithelial membrane that is stratified squamous and refers to the skin

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cutaneous

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15
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epithelial membrane that lines the inside of joint cavities and produces fluid for lubrication

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synovial

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16
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tissue composed of few, loosely packed cells & abundant matrix

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connective

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17
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tissue that includes adipose, reticular and dense irregular tissues

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connective

18
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connective tissue proper with fibers that create loose, open framework (matrix)

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loose

19
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type of loose connective tissue proper that is a sub-cutaneous fat deposit, can protect blood vessels and store energy

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adipose

20
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type of loose connective tissue proper that gives shape and form to organs

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reticular

21
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connective tissue proper with fibers that are densely packed

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dense

22
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type of dense connective tissue proper with parallel fibers (very strong) that form ligaments and tendons, (collagen)

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dense regular

23
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type of dense connective tissue proper used for packing material and is not parallel, (collagen)

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dense irregular

24
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type of dense connective tissue proper that forms ligaments between vertebrae and is elastic and parallel (very very strong)

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elastic

25
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fluid connective tissue containing red blood cells in cardiovascular system

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blood

26
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fluid connective tissue contained in lymphoid system

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lymph

27
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supporting connective tissue with a solid, rubbery matrix (can protect bones from one another)

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cartilage

28
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the most common type of cartilage

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hyaline cartilage

29
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supportive tissue that forms the external ears and nose

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elastic cartilage

30
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type of cartilage found in intervertebral discs

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fibrocartilage (fibrous cartilage)

31
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supporting connective tissue with a solid, crystalline matrix

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bone

32
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made of connective tissues with three types: superficial, deep, and subserous

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fascia

33
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type of tissues very different from the others with specific functions

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specialized tissue

34
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multinucleated specialized tissue with three types

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muscle

35
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specialized tissue that provides voluntary movement of joints

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skeletal

36
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specialized tissue found only in the heart

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cardiac

37
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specialized tissue found inside the walls of internal organs

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smooth

38
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specialized tissue with cells that conduct electrical impulses

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nervous (neurons)

39
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specialized tissue that supports neural functions

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neuroglial

40
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process of replacement of tissues slowing down and tissues becoming thinner

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aging

Human Anatomy (24 decks)

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