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Ellis-A&P Set 2 Tissues
Tissues
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Anatomy
12th Grade
08/21/2013

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Term
tissue
Definition
groups or layers of cells working together to perform the same function
Term
extracellular matrix
Definition
the non-living portion of the body that is a material found between cells.
Term
epithelial tissue
Definition
a type of tissue that is found to cover organs, form inner lining of cavities or lines hollow organs. It always has a free surface exposed to a space (whether internal or external)
Term
basement membrane
Definition
part of the extracellular matrix where connective tissue anchors to.
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simple squamous epithelium
Definition
type of epithelial tissue that is a single layer of thin, flattened cells that fit tightly together.

ex. line the air sacs in the lungs
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simple cuboidal epithelium
Definition
a type of epithelial tissue that consists of a single layer of cube-shaped cells. The nucleus is usually centralized and round.

ex. covers ovaries, found in glands
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simple columnar epithelium
Definition
a type of epithelial tissue where the cells are elongated (almost rectangular). They appear in a single layer because their nuclei are all the same height or location.
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pseudostratified columnar epithelial
Definition
a type of epithelial tissue where the cells are elongated and appear to be layered but actually are not. This layered effect happens because the nuclei are at different locations in the cells.
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stratified squamous epithelial
Definition
forms the outer layer of the skin.
Occurs in layers where the new cells push the old cells to the top layer that become flattened out.
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stratified cuboidal epithelium
Definition
two to three layers of cube shaped cells that form the lining of a lumen (opening).

ex. lines large ducts of glands and pancrease.
Term
connective tissue
Definition
a type of tissue that binds structures, provide support/protection, serve as a framework, produce blood cells, store fat, protect against infections, and help repair tissue damage.

they also are much less frequent than epithelial cells and have a good blood supply.
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adipose tissue
Definition
fat tissue (loose connective tissue). Serves to cushion and insulate certain areas of the body.
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dense connective tissue
Definition
consists of many closely packed, thick, collagenous fibers and a fine network of elastic fibers. Very strong, can withstand pulling.
Term
cartilage
Definition
rigid connective tissue that provides support, frameworks, and attachments.
Term
bone
Definition
hard and rigid connective tissue made up of calcium minerals and produces blood cells
Term
muscle tissue
Definition
type of tissue that contracts when stimulated by specific stimuli
Term
skeletal muscle tissue
Definition
a type of voluntary muscle tissue
striated with bands
used to make our body move
Term
smooth muscle tissue
Definition
a type of involuntary muscle tissue
not-striated (banded)
helps create organs and their linings
Term
cardiac muscle tissue
Definition
a type of tissue found only in the heart
involuntary (runs on electrical signals of the pacemaker)
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nervous tissue
Definition
makes up the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
comprised of neurons (single nerve cells)
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