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| groups or layers of cells working together to perform the same function |
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| the non-living portion of the body that is a material found between cells. |
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| a type of tissue that is found to cover organs, form inner lining of cavities or lines hollow organs. It always has a free surface exposed to a space (whether internal or external) |
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| part of the extracellular matrix where connective tissue anchors to. |
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| simple squamous epithelium |
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type of epithelial tissue that is a single layer of thin, flattened cells that fit tightly together.
ex. line the air sacs in the lungs |
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| simple cuboidal epithelium |
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a type of epithelial tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells. The nucleus is usually centralized and round.
ex. covers ovaries, found in glands |
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| simple columnar epithelium |
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| a type of epithelial tissue where the cells are elongated (almost rectangular). They appear in a single layer because their nuclei are all the same height or location. |
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| pseudostratified columnar epithelial |
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| a type of epithelial tissue where the cells are elongated and appear to be layered but actually are not. This layered effect happens because the nuclei are at different locations in the cells. |
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| stratified squamous epithelial |
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forms the outer layer of the skin.
Occurs in layers where the new cells push the old cells to the top layer that become flattened out. |
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| stratified cuboidal epithelium |
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two to three layers of cube shaped cells that form the lining of a lumen (opening).
ex. lines large ducts of glands and pancrease. |
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a type of tissue that binds structures, provide support/protection, serve as a framework, produce blood cells, store fat, protect against infections, and help repair tissue damage.
they also are much less frequent than epithelial cells and have a good blood supply. |
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| fat tissue (loose connective tissue). Serves to cushion and insulate certain areas of the body. |
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| consists of many closely packed, thick, collagenous fibers and a fine network of elastic fibers. Very strong, can withstand pulling. |
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| rigid connective tissue that provides support, frameworks, and attachments. |
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| hard and rigid connective tissue made up of calcium minerals and produces blood cells |
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| type of tissue that contracts when stimulated by specific stimuli |
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a type of voluntary muscle tissue
striated with bands
used to make our body move |
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a type of involuntary muscle tissue
not-striated (banded)
helps create organs and their linings |
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a type of tissue found only in the heart
involuntary (runs on electrical signals of the pacemaker) |
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makes up the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
comprised of neurons (single nerve cells) |
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