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Histology - General
Cell types, tissues etc.
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Medical
Graduate
04/21/2008

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Term

 

 

The Four Basic Tissue Types

Definition

 

1) Epithelial

2) Muscle

3) Nervous

4) Connective

Term

 

 

Epithelial Tissue:

 

Cells, Extracellular Matrix, Functions

Definition

Cells: Aggregated polyhedral cells

 

Extracellular Matrix: Very small amount

 

Functions: Lining of surface of body or body cavities; glandular secretion

 

 

Term

 

 

Muscle Tissue:

 

Cells, Extracellular Matrix, Functions

Definition

Cells: Elongated contractile cells

 

Extracellular matrix: Moderate amount

 

Function: Movement

Term

 

 

Nervous Tissue:

 

Cells, Extracellular Matrix, Functions

Definition

Cells: Intertwining elongated processes

 

Extracellular Matrix: None

 

Function: Transmission of nervous impulses

Term

 

 

Connective Tissue:

 

Cells, Extracellular Matrix, Functions

Definition

Cells: Several types of fixed & wandering cells

 

Extracellular matrix: Abundant

 

Functions: Support; protection

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