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26 Cards in this Set
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Tissue |
groups of similar cells that can perform a common function |
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Ectoderm |
Outer layer |
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Mesoderm |
Middle layer |
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Endoderm |
Inner layer |
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Differentiation |
Layer gives rise to different types of tissue. (Process) |
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Stem cells |
Special cells. Liver, skin, or blood cells |
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Plasma |
A liquid matrix |
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Four categories of tissues |
Epithelial, connective, nervous, muscular |
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3 types of connective tissue |
Cartilage, bone, blood |
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3 types of loose connective tissue |
Areolar, adipose, reticular |
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Tendon |
Cord like structures (muscle to bones) |
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Ligament |
Bones to bones |
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3 types of cartilage |
Hyaline, elastic, fibrocartilage |
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Fibrosis |
When damaged tissue is replaced with scar tissue |
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Regeneration |
When damaged tissue cells are replaced with the same type of cells resulting in functional new tissue |
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Excocrine gland |
Secrete their products into ducts ( tears, sweat, gastic juices) |
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Endocrine gland |
Ductless glands. Secret their products called hormones directly into blood |
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Stem |
Type of cell that can differentiate into a number of cells |
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Sarcoma |
A tumor that affects connective tissue |
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Pleura |
Surronds lungs and lines the thoracic cavity |
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Pericardium |
Surrounds the heart |
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Peritoneum |
Lines the abdominal cavity (covers) |
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Surface tissue |
Has free surface and a basement membrane |
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3 layers the fertilized eggs divides into |
Ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm |
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Epithelial tissue |
Make up glands |
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Neuron |
The units that conduct nervous impulses |
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