Chapter 3 - Part 3 - Cells & Tissue

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A group of similar cells that work together to perform a particular function

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tissue

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Tissues that are grouped together & work for a common cause form what?

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organs

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Group of organs that contribute to a particular set of functions

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system

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The ability of cells to carry out special functions in addition to the usual work of cells

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specialization

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When different jobs are accomplished by the various tissues in an organ, it is called __________

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division of labor

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Tissue made of closely packed cells specialized for covering and lining organs and protecting underlying tissues from drying out, mechanical injury and bacterial invasion.

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Epithelial (tissue)

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Flattened epithelial cells; specialized for lining body cavities such as the mouth, esophagus, eardrum and vagina

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squamous cells

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Epithelial cells specialized for gland tissue and the lining of the kidney tubles.

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cuboidal cells

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Epithelial cells that line the tubes that serve as air passageways in the respiratory system; the cilia push dust particals away from the lungs.

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ciliated columnar cells

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Specialized epithelial cells for secreting and storing fluid products, such as milk, hormones, enzymes and oils of cells

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goblet cells

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Epithelial cells specialized for lining the alimentary canal in such organs as the stomach and intestines.

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columnar cells

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Tissue specialized to respond to stimuli transmitted by motor neurons; characterized by electrical excitablilty and the ability to contract.

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Muscle (tissue)

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Also known as the ___________ ___________, this muscle tissue composes organs not under the control of the individual - e.g., small intestines

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smooth (muscle tissue)

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Also known as the ________ _________, specialized muscle (tissue) for the heart

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cardiac (muscle tissue)

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Also known as the __________ _________, this muscle tissue composes organs that are controlled by the will of the individual - e.g., arm and leg muscles.

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striated (muscle tissue)

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Tissue made of cells called neurons, this system coordinates all of the body's activities.

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Nervous (tissue)

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Cells that are specialized for carrying impulses

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neurons

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Part of the nervous system, _______ ________ carry information from sense organs to other neurons in the brain and spinal cord.

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sensory neurons

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Part of the nervous system, ______ ________ carry impulses to muscles and glands.

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motor neurons

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Part of the nervous system, _____ _____ transmit impulses from sensory neurons to motor neurons.

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interneurons

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Tissue composed of three types of cells suspended in plasma.

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Blood (tissue)

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Also known as _____ _____ ____, these blood cells are specialized for carrying oxygen

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erythrocyte (cell)

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Also known as ______ _____ _____, these blood cells are specialized for counteracting invasions of disease organisms.

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leucocyte (cell)

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Blood cell fragments that function in blood clotting.

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platelet (cell)

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Tissue characterized by large deposits of nonliving material that surrounds living cells; the nonliving matrix supports and binds tissues to the body skeleton.

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Connective (tissue)

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Firm and elastic matrix found at tip of nose, end of long bones, ear lobes and wherever strength and flexibility are needed.

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cartilage (connective tissue)

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Parallel protein fibers give strength the matrix; elastic fibers that connect bone to bone - ________, and nonelastic fibers that connect muscle to bone -__________.

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fibrous connective tissue, ligaments, tendons

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Calcium and phosphorus compounds make up the matrix; living cells arranged in rings around a canal through which nerve fibers and blood vessels extend. The skeleton of vertebrates is made of this tissue.

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Bone (tissue)

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6 types of animal tissue

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epithelial, nervous, muscle, blood, connective, bone

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3 types of plant tissue

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epidermis, vascular, fundamental

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A plant tissue, one layer thick; covering surfaces of leaves, stems and roots, protecting inner tissues. Two types of cells that make up this tissue are _______ and _________.

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Epidermis (tissue)

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Conducting tissue; transport materials throughout plant

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Vascular (tissue)

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Part of the vascular tissue system, composed of elongated cells known as ___________ and conducting tubes called _________; conducts water and its dissolved minerals upward from roots of plants.

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tracheids, vessels, xylem

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Part of the vascular tissue system, transports food materials to all parts of the plant; composed of _____ tubes and _________ cells.

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phloem, sieve tubes, companion cells

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Basic tissues that make up most of the plant body

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Fundamental (tissue)

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Thin-walled fundamental tissue cells containing chloroplasts and other plastids; tissues where photosynthesis takes place.

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parenchyma cells

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Tough supporting fundamental tissue cells composed of sturdy cell walls and dead cells; gives mechanical support to plant stems and forms tough covering of seeds.

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sclerenchyma cells

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Living fundamental tissue cells in stems and leaves that provide support.

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collenchyma cells

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In what plant cell does photosynthesis take place?

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the fundamental tissue cell, parenchyma