Human Anatomy And Physiology Chapter 4 "tissue"

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A canal or passageway; a tubular structure that provides an exit for the secretions of a gland, or for conducting any fluid.

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Duct

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Organ specialized to secrete or excrete substances for futher use in the body or for elimination

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Gland

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Individual cells (unicellular glands) that produce mucus.

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Goblet Cells

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Muscle that cannot ordinarily be controlled voluntarily (e.g., smooth and cardiac muscle)

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Involuntary Muscle

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An abnormal mass of proliferating cells.

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Neoplasm

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Cell of the nervous system specialized to generate and transmit electrical signals (action potentials and graded potentials)

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Neuron (nerve cell)

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Functional groups of neurons that process and integrate information

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Neuronal pools

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Mature bone cell

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Osteocyte

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Benign mucosal tumors

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Polyps

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Replacement of destroyed tissue with the same kind of tissue.

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Regeneration

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A layer of extracellular material containing a fine network of collagen protein fibers; together with the basal lamina it is a major component of the basement membrane

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Reticular lamina

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(1) The passage of material formed by a cell to its exterior; (2) cell product that is transported to the exterior of a cell.

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Secretion

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Beneath the skin

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Subcutaneous

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An abnormal growth of cells; a swelling; may be cancerous

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Tumor

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Muscle under strict nervous control; skeletal muscle.

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Voluntary muscle

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A group of similar cells and their intercellular substance specialized to perform a specific function; epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous

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Tissue

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Movement of substances through, rather than between, adjacent epithelial cells connected by tight junctions, such as absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

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Transepithelial transport

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An adipose, or fat, cell

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Adipocyte

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A type of loose connective tissue

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Adipose tissue

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A gland whose secretory cells form small, flasklike sacs

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Alveolar (acinar) gland

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Areolar connective tissue modified to store nutrients; a connective tissue consisting chiefly of fat cells.

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Areolar connective tissue

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Hyaline cartilage covering bone ends at movable joints.

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Atricular cartilage

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Not malignant

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Benign

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A connective tissue that forms the bony skeleton

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Bone (osseous tissue)

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A malignant, invasive cellular neoplasm that has the capability of spreading through the body or body parts

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Cancer

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Cancer-causing agent

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Carcinogen

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Specialized muscle of the heart

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Cardiac Muscle

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White, semiopaque connective tissue

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Cartilage

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Mature cell of cartilage

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Chondrocyte

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Actively mitotic cell of cartilage

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Chondroblast

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Pertaining to the skin

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Cutaneous

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Proliferation of fibrous connective tissue called scar tissue

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Fibrosis

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Branch of anatomy dealing with the microscopic structure of tissues.

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Histology

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A muscle cell

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Muscle fiber

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Noncellular, adhesive supporting sheet consisting largely of glycoproteins secreted by epithelial cells.

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Basal lamina

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The surface near the base or interiorof a structure; nearest the lower side or bottom of a structure

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Basal surface

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Extracellular material consisting of a basal lamina secreted by epithelial cells and a reticular lamina secreted by underlying connective tissue cells.

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Basement Membrane

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The most abundant of the three fibers found in the matrix of connective tissue

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Collagen fiber

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A primary tissue; form and function vary extensively. Functions include support, storage, and protection

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Connective tissue

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Abnormal increase in the amount of interstitial fluid; causes swelling

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Edema

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Cartilage with abundant elastic fibers; more flexible than hyaline cartilage

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Elastic Cartilage

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Ductless glands that empty their hormonal products directly into the blood.

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Endocrine glands

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Fiber formed from the protein elastin, which gives a rubbery and resilient quality to the matrix of connective tissue.

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Elastic Fiber

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A slender, threadlike structure or filament

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Fiber

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Membranes that form the linings of body cavities open to the exterior

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Mucous membranes (mucosae)

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A sticky, thick fluid secred by mucous glands and mucous membranes; keeps the free surface of membranes moist.

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Mucus

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Filament that constitutes myofibrils. Of two types: actin and mysin.

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Myofilament

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Glands that accumulate their secretions within their cells; secretions are discharged only upon rupture and death of the cell.

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Holocrine glands

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The most abundant cartilage type in the body; provides firm support with some pliability.

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Hyaline Cartilage

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Single layer of simple squamous cells that line the walls of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels.

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Endothelium

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Form boundaries, Covering and lining, and glandular (secretory tissue in glands) epithelia

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Epithelium (epithelial tissue)

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Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a particular site.

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Exocrine glands

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Nonliving material in connective tissue consisting of ground substance and fibers that separates the living cells.

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Extracellular matrix

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Glands that produce secretions intermittently; secretions do not accumulate in the gland.

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Merocrine glands

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Primary germ layer that forms the skeleton and muscles of the body.

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Mesoderm

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The epithelium found in serous membranes lining the ventral cavity and covering its organs.

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Mesothelium

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The spread of cancer from one body part or organ into another not directly connected to it.

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Metastasis

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Epithelial Functions

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Protection, Absorption, Filtration, Excretion, Secretion, and Sensory Reception.

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Five characteristics of Epithelial tissues

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Polarity, Specialized contacts, Supported by connective tissues, avascular and can regenerate.