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A single layer of scale-like cells

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Simpel squamous epithelium

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Function of simple squamous epithelium

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Filtration, diffusion, osmosis, covers surface

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Location of simple squamous epithelium

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Air sacs of the lungs, walls of capillaries, linings of blood and lymph vessels, part of the membrane lining body cavities and covering viscera

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A single layer of cells as wide as they are tall

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

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Function of simple cuboidal epithelium

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Secretion, absorption

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Location of simple cuboidal epithelium

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Surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, and linings of ducts of certain glands

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Single layer of cells taller than they are wide

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Simple columnar epithelium

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Function of simple columnar epithelium

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Protection, secretion, absorption

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Location of simple columnar epithelium

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Linings of uterus, stomach, and intestines

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Single layer of cells taller than they are wide, with nuclei at different levels

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Pseudostratified epithelium

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Function of pseudostratified epithelium

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Protection, secretion, movement of mucus

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Location of pseudostratified epithelium

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Linings of respiratory passages

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Multiple layers of scale-like cells

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Function of stratified squamous epithelium

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Protection

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Location of stratified squamous epithelium

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Outer layer of skin, and linings of oral cavity, throat, vagina, and anal canal

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Multiple layers of cells as wide as they are tall

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Stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Function of stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Protection

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Location of stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Linings of ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas

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Layers of cells as wide as they are tall, with the top layer of cells being taller than they are wide

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Stratified columnar epithelium

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Function of stratified columnar epithelium

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Protection, secretion

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Location of stratified columnar epithelium

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Part of the male urethra and linings of larger ducts and excretory glands

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Multiple layers of cells arranged to stretch and return to their original position

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Transitional epithelium

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Function of transitional epithelium

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Distensibility

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Location of transitional epithelium

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Inner lining of urinary bladder and linings of ureters and part of urethra

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Type of gland that releases a fluid product released through the cell membrane by exocytosis

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Merocrine gland

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Examples of merocrine glands

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Salivary glands, pancreatic glands, sweat glands of the skin

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Type of gland that secretes cellular product and portions of the free ends of the glandular cells pinched off during secretion

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Apocrine gland

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Examples of apocrine glands

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Mammary glands, ceruminous glands lining the external ear canal, sweat glands in armpits and groin

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Type of gland that secretes disintegrated cells filled with secretory products

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Holocrine gland

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Example of holocrine glands

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Sebaceous glands of the skin

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Epithelium function: filtration, diffusion, osmosis, covers surface

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Simple squamous epithelium

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Epithelium location: air sacs of the lungs, walls of capillaries, linings of blood and lymph vessels, part of the membranes lining body cavities and covering viscera

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Simple squamous epithelium

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Epithelium function: secretion, absorption

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

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Epithelium location: surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, and linings of ducts of certain glands

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

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Epithelium function: protection, secretion, absorption

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Simple columnar epithelium

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Epithelium location: linings of uterus, stomach, and intestines

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Simple columnar epithelium

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Epithelium function: protection, secretion, movement of mucus

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Pseudostratified epithelium

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Epithelium location: linings of respiratory passages

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Pseudostratified epithelium

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Epithelium function: protection

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Stratified squamous epithelium, Stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Epithelium location: outer layer of skin, and linings of oral cavity, throat, vagina, and anal cavity

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Epithelium location: linings of ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas

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Stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Epithelium function: protection, secretion

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Stratified columnar epithelium

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Epithelium location: part of the male urethra, and linings of larger ducts of excretory glands

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Stratified columnar epithelium

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Epithelium function: distensibility

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Transitional epithelium

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Epithelium location: inner lining of urinary bladder and linings of ureters and part of the urethra

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Transitional epithelium

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Gland example: salivary glands, pancreatic glands, sweat glands of the skin

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Merocrine glands

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Gland example: mammary glands, ceruminous glands lining the external ear canal, and sweat glands in the armpit and groin

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Apocrine gland

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Gland example: sebaceous glands of the skin

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Holocrine gland

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Tissue consisting of ground substance, fibroblasts, and collagen and elastic fibers

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Areolar tissue

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Function of areolar tissue

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Binds organs

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Areolar tissue location

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Beneath skin, between muscles, between epithelial tissues

52
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Tissue contains adipocytes

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Adipose tissue

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Adipose tissue function

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Protects, insulates, stores fat

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Adipose tissue location

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Beneath skin, around kidneys, behind eyeballs, on surface of heart

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Tissue contains tightly packed collagen fibers

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Dense connective tissue

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Dense connective tissue function

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Binds organs

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Dense connective tissue location

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Tendons, ligaments, deeper layers of skin

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Connective tissue function: binds organs

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Areolar tissue, dense connective tissue

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Connective tissue location: beneath skin, between muscles, beneath epithelial tissues

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Areolar tissue

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Connective tissue function: protects, insulates, stores fat

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Adipose tissue

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Connective tissue location: beneath skin, around kidneys, behind eyeballs, on surface of heart

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Adipose tissue

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Connective tissue location: tendons, ligaments, deeper layers of skin

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Dense connective tissue

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Tissue contains chondrocytes and very fine collagen fibers

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Hyaline cartilage

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Hyaline cartilage function

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Supports, protects, provides framework

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Hyaline cartilage location

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Ends of bones, nose, rings in the walls of respiratory passages

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Tissue contains chondrocytes and elastic fibers

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Elastic cartilage

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Elastic cartilage function

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Supports, protects, provides flexible framework

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Elastic cartilage location

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Framework of external ear and parts of larynx

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Tissue contains chondrocytes and collagen fibers

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Fibrocartilage

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Fibrocartilage function

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Supports, protects, absorbs shock

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Fibrocartilage location

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Between bony parts of spinal column, parts of pelvic girdle and knee

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Cartilage function: supports, protects, provides framework

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Hyaline cartilage

73
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Cartilage location: ends of bones, nose, rings in the walls of respiratory passages

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Hyaline cartilage

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Cartilage function: supports, protects, provides flexible framework

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Elastic cartilage

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Cartilage location: framework of external ear and parts of larynx

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Elastic cartilage

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Cartilage function: supports, protects, absorbs shock

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Fibrocartilage

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Cartilage location: between bony parts of spinal column, parts of pelvic girdle and knee

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Fibrocartilage

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Tissue contains osteons and central canals

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Bone tissue

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Bone tissue function

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Supports, protects, provides framework

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Bone tissue location

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Bones of skeleton

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Tissue function: supports, protects, provides framework

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Bone tissue

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Tissue location: bones of skeleton

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Bone tissue

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Tissue contains red and white blood cells, and platelets

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Blood function

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Transports substances, helps maintain stable internal environment

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Blood location

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Throughout body within a closed system of blood vessels and heart chambers

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Tissue function: transports substances, helps maintain stable internal environment

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Tissue location: throughout body within a closed system of blood vessels and heart chambers

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Tissue contains long fibers with striations and many nuclei

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Skeletal muscle tissue

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Skeletal muscle tissue function

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Voluntary movements of skeletal parts

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Skeletal muscle tissue location

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Muscles usually attached to bones

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Tissue consists of spindle-shaped, uninucleate cells

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Smooth muscle tissue

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Smooth muscle function

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Involuntary movements of internal organs

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Smooth muscle location

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Walls of hollow internal organs

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Tissue consists of branching fibers connected with intercalated discs, one nucleus in each cell, and appears striated

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Cardiac muscle tissue

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Cardiac muscle tissue function

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Heart movements

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Cardiac muscle tissue location

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Heart muscle

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Muscle function: voluntary movements of skeletal parts

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Skeletal muscle tissue

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Muscle location: muscles usually attached to bones

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Skeletal muscle tissue

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Muscle function: involuntary movements of internal organs

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Smooth muscle tissue

100
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Muscle location: walls of hollow internal organs

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Smooth muscle tissue

101
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Muscle function: heart movements

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Cardiac muscle tissue

102
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Muscle location: heart muscle

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Cardiac muscle tissue

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Tissue consists of neurons and neuroglia

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Nervous tissue

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Nervous tissue function

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Sensory reception and conduction of electrical impulses

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Nervous tissue location

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Brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves

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Tissue function: sensory reception and conduction of electrical impulses

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Nervous tissue

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Tissue location: brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves

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Nervous tissue

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