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A&P ch 6-Tissues
Tissues
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Undergraduate 1
10/25/2009

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4 Types of Tissues
Definition
1) Connective
2) Epithelial
3) Muscle
4) Nervous
Term
ECM
Definition
Extracellular Matrix-Complex, non-living cells in a tissue. Binds and communicates.
Term
2 Types of Epithelial Tissue
Definition
1) Membranous (covering/lining)
2) Glandular (secrete)
Term
4 Epithelial Shapes (SCCP)
Definition
-Squamous
-Cuboidal
-Columnar
-Pseudostratified columnar
Term
3 Epithelial Layers (SST)
Definition
-Simple
-Stratified
-Transitional
Term
4 Types of Connective Tissue
Definition
1) Fibrous
2) Bone
3) Cartilage
4) Blood
Term
3 Types of Fibrous Connective Tissue
Definition
1) Adipose
2) Dense
3) Reticular
Term
Bone cell
Definition
Osteocyte
Term
3 Types of Cartilage
Definition
1) Elastic
2) Fibrocartilage
3) Hyaline
Term
2 Types of Bone
Definition
1) Compact (hard shell)
2) Cancellous (spongy)
Term
3 Types of Muscle
Definition
1) Skeletal (striated) (voluntary)
2) Smooth (non-striated) (involuntary)
3) Cardiac (striated) (voluntary)
Term
Nervous Tissues-Organs
Definition
-Brain
-Spinal cord
-Nerves
Term
Body Membranes
Definition
-Epithelial membranes (cutaneous and serous)
-Mucous
-Connective tissue membranes
Term
Serous membranes
Definition
-Parietal: line cavities
-Visceral-line organs
-Pleura-line lung/thoracic cavity
-Peritoneum-line abdominal cavity and viscera
Term
Mucous membranes
Definition
Line and protect organs that lead to exterior of the body
Term
Connective Tissue Joints
Definition
Line spaces between joints
Term
Big Picture: Epithelial Tissue
Definition
-Forms membranes that contain and protect fluid environment
-Absorb nutrients
-Secrete hormones that regulate functions (homeostasis)
Term
Big Picture: Connective Tissue
Definition
-Holds organs together
-Form structure
Term
Big Picture: Muscle Tissue
Definition
-Moves body
Term
Big Picture: Nervous Tissue
Definition
-Regulates body function
Term
Types of Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue
Definition
-Irregular
-Regular
-Elastic
Term
Cartilage cell
Definition
Chondrocyte
Term
2 Types of Nervous Tissue Cells
Definition
1) Neurons:
[Axion (single process), Dendrite (one or more processes)]
2) Neuroglia
Term
7 Functions of the Skin
Definition
-Excretion
-Flexibility
-Homeostasis (80% heat loss through skin)
-Hormone (Vit D) production
-Immunity
-Protection
-Sensation
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