Question
click below
click below
Question
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Anatomy Ch. 3b Cells
Final review vocab
Question | Answer |
---|---|
involved in diffusion | simple squamous epithelium |
forms the stroma (framework) of many organs | reticular connective |
found in kidney tubules, involved in absorption | simple cuboidal epithelium |
composes the intervertegral discs | fibrocartilage |
fat storage | adipose |
waterproofs the skin | keratinized stratified squamous epithelium |
stores red bone marrow;protects and supports | bone |
nonstriated, involuntary | smooth muscle |
langerhans cell | functions in the immune responses |
merkel cell | touch receptor found in the epidermis |
keratin | waterproofing protein of skin and hair |
melanin | yellow to black pigment |
Pacinian corpuscle | nerve endings sensitive to pressure |
cerumen | earwax |
carotene | yellow-orange pigment |
striae | silvery white streaks |
meissner corpuscle | touch receptors found in the dermal papillae |