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classification of tissues
know function location, type, subtype and particular subtype
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
09/17/2016

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histology
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is the study of microscopic anantomy
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polarity
Definition

having poles or being polar

 

especially found in epitheleal tissue

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apical surface
Definition
faces the outside lumen or external environment
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basal surface
Definition
faces the basmenet membrane
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cellularity
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is the state and condition of the cell
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basement membrane
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a thin delicate membrane of protein fibers and glycosaminoglycans separating an epithelium from underlying tissue
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basal lamina
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is extracellular matrix that is secreted by the epithelial tissue which it sits on
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reticular lamina
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found in basmement membrane composed of dense connective tissue and reticulum fibers
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avascularity
Definition
the condition of having few or no blood vessels
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endocrine glands
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secrete hormones 

 

includes pineal, pituitary, pancreashuypothalamus and adrenal glands

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exocrine gland
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hormones are secreted directly into blood 

 

 

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hematopoietic tissue
Definition
contiants cells that do long term and short term regeneration
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extracellular matrix
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stuff secreted by cells that provide structural and biochemical support to cells
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ground substance
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found in connective tissue is an amorphous gel like substance surrounding the cell
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lacunae
Definition
unfilled section
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collagen fibers
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is a type of protein fiber found throughout the body provides strength and cushioning
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elastic fibers
Definition
elastin and fibrillin microfibrils found in arteries and help things elasticid
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reticular fibers
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are made of type 3 collagen and look like the lines between the cells
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fibroblasts
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cell in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers
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mast cells
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a cell filled with basophil granules found in a number of connective tissue and releasing histamine and other inflammatory or allergic reactions
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neuroglia (gilal cells)
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helps maintain homeostasis in nerve cells
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striations
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a muscle made of long fibers characterized by transverse or oblique striations
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intercalated discs
Definition
the little circles found in cardiac muscle
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visceral muscle
Definition

bundles of cells to help contractions

blood vessels, stomach, digestive tract 

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