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Human Anatomy Practical (Name and Function)
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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/25/2016

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Term
simple squamous
Definition
-forms membranes for filtration and exchange of substances
-lines ventral cavity
Term
simple cuboidal
Definition
-secretion
-absorption
Term
simple columnar
Definition
-goblet cells produce lubricating mucus
-line body cavities open to the body exterior
Term
pseudostratified
Definition
-secretion
-absorption
-secretes mucus
-cillia aided movement
Term
stratified cuboidal
Definition
-protection
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stratified squamous
Definition
-protection
-abuse and friction protector
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stratified columnar
Definition
-protection
-secretion
Term
transitional
Definition
-stretching
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axillary
Definition
-secretion
Term
adrenal glands
Definition
-diffuse
-secretion
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bone
Definition
-support
-protection
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hyaline
Definition
-forms supportive structures
-attaches to ribs
-covers ends of some bones
-protection
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fibro cartilage
Definition
-protection
-compression
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elastic cartilage
Definition
-elasticity
-support
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dense fibrous REGULAR connective tissue
Definition
-attaches skeletal muscles to bone
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dense fibrous IRREGULAR connective tissue
Definition
-attaches skeletal muscles to bone
Term
areolar
Definition
-protection
-holds organs in place
-reservoir for water and salts
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adipose
Definition
-insulation
-protection
-stores fuel
Term
reticular connective tissue
Definition
-supports free blood cells
Term
human blood
Definition
-transportation
Term
skeletal muscle
Definition
-movement of the body
-moves skin and bones
-facial expressions
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cardiac muscle
Definition
-moves blood cells through capillaries and vessels
-pumps
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smooth muscle
Definition
-pushes substances through organs
-contracting
Term
nervous muscle
Definition
-transmitting signals
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