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        | ________: group of similar cells that perform a common function. |  | Definition 
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        | ___________: is a complex, nonliving material between cells in a tissue. |  | Definition 
 
        | Extracellular Matrix (ECM) |  | 
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        | What are the 3 structural proteins? |  | Definition 
 
        | Collagen Elastin
 Glycoprotein
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        | ______: strong, flexible protein fiber. |  | Definition 
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        | ________: elastic fibers. |  | Definition 
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        | ___________ attachments also allow local communication within a tissue. |  | Definition 
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        | The epithelium is divided into how many parts? |  | Definition 
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        | _____________: covers the body and some of its parts and lines the serous cavities; blood and lymphatic vessels; and respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary tracts. |  | Definition 
 
        | Membranous (covering or lining) epithelium |  | 
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        | __________ - malignant tumor that arises from epithelial tissue (melanoma). |  | Definition 
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        | What are the 5 functions of the epithelial tissue? |  | Definition 
 
        | (PASSE) Protection
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        | Often lines hollow visceral structures. |  | Definition 
 
        | Simple columnar epithelium |  | 
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        | Located in lining of hollow viscera subjected to stress (eg urinary bladder) |  | Definition 
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        | ___________: "ductless" glands; discharge secretions directly into blood or interstitial fluid. |  | Definition 
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        | Mammary glands are good examples of ______. Secretion process results in some damage to cell wall and some loss of cytoplasm.
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        | Secretion proceeds with no damage to cell wall and no loss of cytoplasm. |  | Definition 
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        | What are the four main types of connective tissue? |  | Definition 
 
        | Fibrous Bone
 Cartilage
 Blood
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        | The general function of connective tissue is to ______ (4). |  | Definition 
 
        | Connect Support
 Transport
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        | Most widespread and abundant tissue in the body. |  | Definition 
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        | What are two types of fibrous connective tissue? |  | Definition 
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        | Similar to loose connective tissue but contains mainly fat cells. |  | Definition 
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        | Forms framework of spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Defense against microorganisms and other injurious substances.
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        | Mature, inactive bone cell. |  | Definition 
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        | Active bone-forming cell. |  | Definition 
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        | Nutrition of cells depends on diffusion of nutrients through matrix. Heals slowly after injury because of slow nutrient transfer to cells.
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        | Most prevalent cartilage; found in respiratory tubes, covers ends of bones that articulate with joints. |  | Definition 
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        | Strongest and most durable cartilage; found in intervertebral disc and knee joint. |  | Definition 
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        | Highly flexible cartilage; found in external ear, voice box/larynx. |  | Definition 
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        | This tissue is sometimes called hematopoietic tissue. |  | Definition 
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        | Basic characteristics are excitability and conductivity. |  | Definition 
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        | Conducting unit of system. |  | Definition 
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        | Which tissues have limited capacity to regenerate. |  | Definition 
 
        | Muscle and nervous tissue. |  | 
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        | Membrane that lines closed body cavities. |  | Definition 
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        | Membrane that covers visceral organs. |  | Definition 
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        | Surrounds a lung and lines the thoracic cavity. |  | Definition 
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        | Covers the abdominal Viscera and lines the abdominal cavity. |  | Definition 
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        | Lines and protects organs that open outside the body. |  | Definition 
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        | Membrane that line the spaces between bone in joints and bursae. |  | Definition 
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