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Epithelial Tissue |
Covers surfaces or forms structures derived from body surfaces. Forms continuous sheets that contain no blood vessels. Forms: outside of the body, digestive tract, blood vessels, and other body cavities. |
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Connective tissue |
Most abundant and widely distributed type of tissue in the body. Consists of cells separated from each other by the extracellular matrix. |
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7 types of connective tissue |
1. Areolar - Attaches to skin and underlying tissue 2. Adipose - Fat 3. Fibrous - Tendons 4. Cartilage - Hyaline is found at on the trachea, fibro makes intervertebral disks 5. Bone - Femur 6. Blood - Vessels 7. Hematopoietic - bone marrow |
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Areolar tissue |
Loose tissue that consists of delicate webs of fibers and variety of cells embedded in a matrix of soft sticky gel. Contains: Protein fibers, collagen, reticulum, and elastin. |
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Adipose tissue |
Fat tissue. Connective tissue that stores lipids. Insulator, protector, and energy storage. |
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Fibrous connective tissue |
Made up of bundles of strong, white collagenous fibers in parallel rows. (Tendons) High strength and inelasticity. |
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Cartilage |
Cartilage cells. Somewhat rigid matrix. Hyaline cartilage is found in articulating surfaces, smooth and firm. Fibrocartilage is flexible and supple. |
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Bone |
Hard connective tissue that consists of living cells and mineralized matrix. Support and protect other tissues and organs |
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Types of bone |
1. Long bones 2. Short bones 3. Irregular bones 4. Flat bones Cancellous bone - has spaces between the plates of the bone (spongey) Compact bone - solid |
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Blood |
Matrix between the cells is liquid. Carries nutrients, oxygen, waste products, and other materials. |
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Hematopoietic tissue |
Marrow cavities of bones. Also found in the spleen, tonsils, and lymph nodes. Responsible for the formation of blood cells and cells of the lymphatic system. |
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Muscle tissue |
Contractile tissue. Force behind all body movement. Skeletal (voluntary, striated), cardiac (involuntary and striated), and smooth (nonstriated and involuntary). |
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Nervous tissue |
Know by it's ability to conduct an electrical signal (action potential) 2 types of cells: Neurons (nerve cells) Neuroglia (support cells of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves) |
