Topic 13: Animal Form and Function Flashcards
Epithelial tissues derive from what germ layer
all 3 germ layers
Describes what tissue type:
Membranes cover and protect all body surfaces
Glands
Thin with tight junctions
Epithelial tissues
Connective tissues derive from what germ layer
mesoderm layer
Describes what tissue type:
Cells are imbedded in extracellular matrix and widely spaced apart
Connective tissues
Connective tissue that is mainly under skin, between organ
Loose connective tissue
Loose connective tissue has 3 proteins in its matrix:
collagen, elastin, and reticulin
secrete matrix proteins in loose connective tissue
Fibroblasts
make histamine and heparin
Mast cells
blood vessel dilator protein
histamine
anticoagulant protein
heparin
flexible and strong connective tissue, mainly fibroblasts
Dense connective tissue
Describes what tissue:
parallel collagen fibers; ligaments and tendons
Dense regular connective tissue
Describes what tissue:
Random collage fibers covering organs, muscles, nerves, and bones
Dense irregular connective tissue
Special connective tissues include:
cartilage, bone, and blood
glycoprotein chondroitin sulfate found only in what tissue
Cartilage