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Chapter 20
Animal Tissues and Organ Systems
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
02/23/2008

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Term
Tissue
Definition
Group of similar cells that interact to perform a specific task.
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Organ
Definition
Compromised of 2 or more tissues
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Organ system
Definition
2 or more organs interacting (digestion)
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Body Organization
Definition
Bring about and maintain homeostasis.
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Epithelial Tissues
Definition
covers body surfaces, lines inner tubes and cavities.
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Epithelial Tissues
Definition
Sheet like cells tightly packed together. One free surface faces flued, one free surface is attached.
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Gland
Definition
Secretes substances
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Simple Squamous
Definition
flat and irregular, found in lining of mouth and outer layer of skin.
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Simple cuboidal
Definition
Shaped like Qs, found in kidneys and thyroid.
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Connective Tissues
Definition
used in support to bind structures together. used as insulation and transport.
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Simple columnar
Definition
shaped like columns, found in digestive tract.
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Connective Tissues
Definition
Most abundant tissue in the body
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Loose connective tissue
Definition
used for support, found beneath skin
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Dense irregular connective tissue
Definition
mare dense and packed together found supporting different organs.
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Dense regular connective tissue
Definition
Moves up tendons and ligaments
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Cartilage
Definition
rubbery matrix, resists compression. Found in nose, ears, ribs, ends of bones.
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Bone Tissue
Definition
Makes up bones of our skeleton. Changes on a daily basis. Has a hard matrix because of calcium.
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Adipose
Definition
Stores fat used for insulation. Stores excess energy.
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Blood
Definition
Only fluid tissue.
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Blood
Definition
Involved in transport. Connective tissue.
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Red Blood Cells
Definition
Transport Oxygen
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Skeletal Muscle
Definition
Attaches and moves to body or something in the body.
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Skeletal Muscle
Definition
Has long, cylindrical cells. Is under voluntary control.
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Smooth Muscle
Definition
located in organs. cells taper at ends. Not under voluntary control.
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Cardiac Muscle
Definition
Present only in the heart. Cells branch. Not under voluntary control.
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Nervous Tissue
Definition
Detects integrates, calls for response.
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