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Tissue classification
tissue classification
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/25/2011

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Epithelial tissue
Definition
cover surfaces, line cavities and form glands. Some produce secretions including mucus, digestive juices, sweat
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Connective tissue
Definition
supports and forms the framework of all parts of the body
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Circulationg connective tissue
Definition
liquid, blood, lymph
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Fibroblasts
Definition
Produce fibers
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Areolar tissue
Definition
most common. membranes around vessels & organs, between muscles, and under the skin
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Adipose Tissue
Definition
fat, reserve energy supply, heat insulator, padding for organs & joints
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Collagen
Definition
give strength & flexibility
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Irregular dense connective tissue
Definition
membranes that cover organs, capsules around organs (kidney & liver)
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Regular dense connective tissue
Definition
ligaments (bone/bone), tendons (bone/muscle)
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osteoblasts
Definition
cells that form bone
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Condrocytes
Definition
cells that produce cartilage
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Hayline cartilage
Definition
tough translucent. (gristle) covers ends of long bones, makes up tip of nose, reinforces trachea.
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Fibrocartilage
Definition
firm and rigid. between vertebrae, knee joint
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Elastic cartilage
Definition
flexible. in the larynx, outer ear
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