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        | Composed of cells with similar structures and/or functions. |  | 
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        | A semi-fluid gel composed of dissolved proteins, carbohydrates, and embedded protein fibers. |  | 
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        | this is the most abundant protein (about 25% of all protein) in the body. These fibers are tough, flexible, and resist stretching forces. |  | 
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        | this protein is coiled and is not only flexible and stretchable (extensible), but is elastic as the name implies. |  | 
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        | branched proteins that form a network for supporting organs and tissues. |  | 
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        | Three types: -Collagen
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        | composed primarily of cells with little extracellular matrix associated with them. |  | 
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        | Four basic types of tissues |  | Definition 
 
        | -Epithelial -Connective
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 -Nervous
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        | derived from ectoderm. It forms the epidermis of the skin and all the derived epidermal structures such as hair, nails, and specialized glands. |  | 
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        | derived from mesoderm. They form the lining and covering of organs and structures that do not open to the outside. They produce a watery fluid (serous fluid) that is secreted from the blood that acts as a lubricant to reduce friction. |  | 
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        | contacts the surface of the organ |  | 
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        | lines a cavity and does not contact the organ |  | 
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        | contains the serous fluid |  | 
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        | membrane that protects the heart and secretes pericardial fluid |  | 
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        | membrane that protects the lungs and secretes pleural fluid |  | 
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        | membrane that protects many of the organs of the abdominoplevic cavity and secretes peritoneal fluid |  | 
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        | form the lining of organs and structures that open to the outside of the body |  | 
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        | Three basic types: -Typical
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        | non-cellular materials produced by cells through the process of secretion |  | 
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        | One of the two distinct celleular regions of epithelial tissues. |  | 
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        | One of the two distinct celleular regions of epithelial tissues. Makes up the free uppper layer. |  | 
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        | Regions where epithelial cells contact each other and are joined by various intercellular junctions |  | 
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        | Region of epithelial tissue that sits upon a layer of specialized extracellular matrix called the basement membrane |  | 
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        | contacts and connects epithelial tissue with an underlying layer of connective tissue |  | 
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        | Flattened cells commonly associated with tissues involved in diffusion of molecules. |  | 
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        | Cube-shaped cells commonly associated with tissues involved in producing glandular secretions. |  | 
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        | These cells are commonly associated with tissues involved in absorption of molecules. |  | 
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        | pseudostratified ciliated cells |  | Definition 
 
        | These cells are also commonly associated with tissues involved in lining mucous membranes. |  | 
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        | the plasma membrane of the free surface is highly folded in cells with low water content, but become bulbous when hydrated. |  | 
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        | all three fiber types dominated by collagen fibers; also known as areolar c.t.; highly vascularized and innervated. |  | 
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        | dominated by dense bands of collagen fibers; the irregular form is also known as fibrous c.t; regular forms occur in many ligaments and tendons. |  | 
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        | Adipose connective tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | commonly known as 'fat', the adipocytes vary in size depending on their distribution throughout the body. |  | 
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        | -found on joint surfaces, trachea, fetal skeleton -function: support
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        | -found in intertebral disks, symphysis pubis, menisci -function: support, withstands compression
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        | -in outer ear, auditory canal -function: flexibility and strength
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        | hard matrix with large amounts of collagen fibers and calcium phosphate minerals |  | 
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        | liquid matrix derived from red marrow of bone |  | 
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        | liquid matrix formed as excess fluid in the ECF |  | 
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        | primarily cellular with some associated matrix. Among its features are the abilities to contract and stretch |  | 
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        | primarily cellular with some associated matrix. Among its features is the ability of certain cells called neurons to conduct electrical impulses. |  | 
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        | Type of nervous tissue. (conducting cells)
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        | Type of nervous tissue. (support cells)
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        | -Covers body/organ surfaces -Lines body cavities
 -Forms glands
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        | Binds/supports/protects other tissues and organs |  | 
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        | Moves body/materials within body |  | 
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        | Makes up the nervous system |  | 
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        | Characteristics of epithelia |  | Definition 
 
        | -highly cellular -has a free surface (apical surface)
 -bound to underlying tissue by a basement membrane
 -avascular (does not have a direct blood supply)
 -highly regenerative and rapid turnover of cells
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        | Simple columnar epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | -tall, rectingular-shaped cells -microvilli
 -goblet cells
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        | Pseudostratisfied columnar epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | -cells are columnar, irregularly shaped -some kinds have cilia
 -goblet cells
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        | Simple cuboidal epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | Single layer of cube-shaped cells |  | 
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        | Simple squamous epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | One layer of flattened cells |  | 
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        | Stratisfied squamous epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | -upper layers of cells are flattened, lower layers appear cuboidal -
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        | -found in most of the urinary tract -some cells are bi-nucleated
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        | -epithelium that has excretory functions -
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        | Consists of: -cells
 -fibers (collagen, elastin, reticular)
 -ground substance (carbohydrates)
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        | -dense -outer shell of bone
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        | -cancellous -inner-latice work of bone
 -houses hemopoietic tissue
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        | -long, cylindrical cells -multinuleated
 -nuclei located at periphery of cell
 -striated
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        | -short, cylindrical cells -some cells are bifurcated (branching)
 -has one or TWO centrally-located nuclei
 -intercalated disks
 -striations
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        | Smoothe (visceral) muscle tissue |  | Definition 
 
        | -spindle-shaped cells -one centrally-located nucleus
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        | -support -protection
 -nutrition
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        | -sensory -motor
 -association
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        | Simple, unicellular glands that produce mucus |  | 
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