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Tissues In Vertebrae Flashcards

1
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what are the four main tissues in vertebrae?

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epithelial, connective, nervous, muscle

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what is the purpose of epithelial tissue?

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made up of tight cells, makes up outer layer of body and lines internal organs

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simple epithelial tissue

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single layered cells

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striated epithelial tissue

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multiple layered cells

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squamous striated epithelial tissue

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flat, multiple layered tissue, lines the esophagus

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cuboidal simple epithelial tissue

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cube/tube like structure, single layered tissue, forms tubes in the kidneys

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columnar simple epithelial tissue

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column like cells, single layered, lines the intestines

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what is the purpose of connective tissue?

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numerous body functions (transports, supports, defends, provides structure)

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what are connective tissues made of?

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consists of cell fibers including collagen and elastic and consists of extracellular matrix

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10
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name all 6 types of connective tissue

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loose, fibrous, adipose, cartilage, bone, blood

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what is the purpose of loose tissue?

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found underneath the first layer of skin (epidermis), holds organs in place

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what is the purpose of fibrous tissue

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packed with collagen fibers, forms tendons and ligaments

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what is the purpose of blood?

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special connective tissue, transports substances throughout the body,

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what is the purpose of bone tissue?

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calcium and phosphate storage, contains living cells that allow bones to grow

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what is the purpose of adipose tissue?

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fat is stored within these cells, helps insulate body and store energy

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what is the purpose of cartilage tissue?

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forms strong skeletal material, makes up our ears and nose,

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substances that make up blood

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plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

18
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plasma is made of

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water, salts. dissolved proteins, enzymes

18
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what do red blood cells do?

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contain oxygen + carry it throughout our body

18
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what do white blood cells do?

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defend the body against infection

19
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what do platelets do?

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sent to injured area and aid with blood clotting

20
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ligaments are connective tissue that

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connect bone to bone

21
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tendons are connective tissue that

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connect muscle to bone

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