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a&p chap 4 tissue

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Tissue   a group of similar cells with similar functions  
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Four basic types of tissue   Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nerve  
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Epithelial   covers or lines  
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Connective   holds together or joins  
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Muscle   contracts or shortens  
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Nerve   Conducts impulses, or communicates  
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Epithelial Tissue   Closely packed cellsAttached to connective tissue by a basement membraneEpithelial surface is opposite the basement membrane is not attached to other tissuesHas no blood vesselsRegenerates rapidly  
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Glandular Epithelium   Can be found inside glands. (Exocrine and Endocrine glands)  
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Simple Epithelium   Single layer of flat, cube-like, or column-like cellsIn places of diffusion, secretion, or filtration4 typesSquamousCuboidalColumnarPseudostratified columnar  
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Simple squamous epithelium   Single layer of thin flat cells Aids in osmosis, diffusion, and filtration. Found in the lungs, kidneys, serous membranes of ventral cavity, and endothelium (lines blood vessels)  
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Simple cuboidal epithelium   Single layer of cube-like cells. Aids in absorption and secretion. Found in the secretory part of glands, kidney tubules, surface of ovaries  
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Simple columnar epithelium   Single layer of column-like cells. Aids in secretion and absorption. Can also possess goblet cells, cilia, and/or microvilli. Found in the uterus, uterine tubes, stomach, intestines  
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Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium   Single layer but visually looks like many layers. Possess goblet cells. Line upper respiratory passageways  
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Stratified squamous epithelium   Consist of more than one layer of cells. Innermost layer undergoes mitotic cell division. Surface cells are continuously lost. Protection is an important function. Provide resistance to abrasion  
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Keratinized   type forms the epidermis. Keratin protein  
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Nonkeratinized   type lines mouth, esophagus, and vagina  
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Transitional epithelium   Accommodates stretching of the urinary bladder. Unstretched: cells are large and rounded. Stretched: surface cells become thin and flat  
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Connective Tissue   Most abundant body tissue. Support and bind other tissues. Never found on exposed surfacesHas the ability to regenerate  
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3 Components of Connective Tissue   few, loosely arranged cells, an intercellular substance called matrix, and protein fibers varying in type in relative abundance according to function.  
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Types of connective Tissue   Connective Tissue Proper. Loose (areolar), fibrous, elastic, Adipose, Cartilage, Hyaline, Elastic, Fibro Bone Blood  
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Loose connective tissue, or Areolar   Most abundant in body. Named for its loosely arranged protein fibers. Attaches skin to muscles. Supporting framework for internal organs, nerves, blood vessels. Site for immune reactions  
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Fibrous connective tissue   Has an abundance of tightly packed collagenous fibers and few cells. Great strength and flexibility. Component of ligaments, tendons, and dermis. Poor blood supply resulting in slow healing  
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Elastic connective tissue   Has an abundance of elastic fibers that can ve stretched and still return to their normal length.Found where elasticity is neededLungs, air passages, arterial walls  
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Adipose tissue   Has large numbers of adipocytes that store fat droplets. Common beneath skin and around internal organs. Aids in fat storage and body insulation. Provides a protective cushion  
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Cartilage   matrix is semisolid. Cells are called chondrocytes and live in lacunae that are embedded in matrix. Major functions are support and protection  
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3 types of cartilage   Hyaline cartilage. Elastic cartilage. Fibro cartilage  
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Hyaline cartilage   Most abundant cartilage. Protective covering on bones at joints. Forms part of the nose. Supports walls of air passages. Forms most of embryonic skeleton  
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Elastic cartilage   Has an abundance of elastic fibers that provide resiliency. Found in the larynx and external ear  
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Fibrocartilage   Has an abundance of tightly packed collagenous fibers. Designed to resist compression and tension. Forms intervertebral discs, cartilagenous pads in knees, cushion for the symphysis pubis  
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Bone or osseous tissue   Hardest and most rigid due to calcium salts in its matrix, along with collagenous fibers. Provides rigidity and strength to support the body  
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Lamellae   Matrix is deposited in lamellae around osteonic (Haversian) canals  
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Osteocytes   cells are called Osteocytes, also in lacunae, and are located between and are connected by canaliculi  
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Blood   Consists of numerous cells in a liquid matrix. Three types of cells. Red blood cells. White blood cells Platelets. Fibers are dissolved until needed for clotting. Blood has a vital role in transportation  
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Muscle Tissues   Cells are unable to divide so regeneration is not possible. Cells are called muscle fibers due to their long, thin appearance. Cells use specialized protein fibers for contraction. Contraction moves the body and produces heat  
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Skeletal Muscle Tissue   Attached to bones and move the body. Voluntary muscle. Cells are elongated and cylindrical, with many nuclei and striations  
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Cardiac Muscle Tissue   Found only in walls of heart. Involuntary muscle. Branching muscle fibers that interconnect at intercalated discs. Possess one nucleus and striations  
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Smooth Muscle Tissue   Occurs in the walls of hollow organs Involuntary muscle. Cells possess a spindle shape, one nucleus, and not striations  
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Nerve Tissue   Found in brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Cells are the important functional component, not fibers or matrix  
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Neurons   conduct impulses, The functional units of nerve tissue. Possess a cell body and one or more neuron process. Respond to environmental changes by making neural impulses  
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Neuroglia   supportive roles, nourish, insulate, and protect neurons  
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Body Membranes   Thin sheets of tissueLine cavities, cover surfaces, or separate tissues or organs. Two types of body membranes. Epithelial membranes. Connective tissue membranes  
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Epithelial Membranes   Composed of epithelial tissue overlying loose connective tissue  
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Serous membranes   Line ventral body cavity and cover internal organs. Secrete serous fluid to reduce friction. Examples: pleurae, pericardium, peritoneum  
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Mucous membranes   Line tubes and cavities open to the exterior. Possess goblet cells to make mucus and secrete mucous. Keeps cells moist and lubricated. Examples: digestive and respiratory tracts  
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Connective Tissue Membranes   Formed only of connective tissue  
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Meninges   cover and protect CNS  
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Perichondrium   cover and protect cartilage  
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Periosteum   Cover and protect bone  
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Synovial membrane   cover and protect joints and secrete lubricated fluid called synovial fluid  
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