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Chapter 4
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
12/01/2010

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Endocrine
Definition
Ductless glands that secrete hormes
Term
Epethelial
Definition
Tissue that forms boundaries between
different environments
Term
Stratified
Definition
Classification of epithelial cells when they
are more than a single layer
Term
Pseudostratified
Definition
Columnar epithelial cells of differing heights
that may have cilia and function in secretion
of mucus
Term
Hematapolesis
Definition
Formation of blood cells in bone marrow
Term
Digestive
Definition
Organ system characterized by columnar
epithelial cells with microvilli
Term
Endothelium
Definition
Simple squamous cells that line lymphatic
vessels, blood vessels, and hear
Term
Intercalated
Definition
Specialized junctions found in cardiac
muscle
Term
Hayline
Definition
Third type of cartilage along with elastic and
fibrocartilage
Term
Simple Cubodial
Definition
Cube-like epithelial cells that funcion in
secretion and absorbtion
Term
Mesenchyme
Definition
Embryonic connective tissue
Term
Tissue
Definition
Groups of cells similar in structure and
function
Term
Skeletal
Definition
Multinucleated muscle cells
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Blood
Definition
Anucleate cells that funcion in the transport
of respiratory gases
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