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Connective Tissue |
Provides structure, transportation, protection & storage.
Specialized cells. Extra cellular protein fibers. Ground substances. |
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Matrix |
Component of connective tissue. Combination of protein fibers and ground structures |
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Connective Tissue Proper |
Extracellular fibers with viscous ground substances. |
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Tendon |
Connects muscle to bone |
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Ligaments |
Connects bone to bone |
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Aponeurosis |
Connecting. Muscle is broad and sheet like. |
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Plasma |
Water, formed elements, and proteins |
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Formed elements |
Cell fragments. Erythrocytes, leukocyte and platelets. |
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Erythrocytes |
Red blood cells |
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Leukrocytes |
White blood cells. Monocytes and neutriphills. |
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Platelets |
Cell parts. |
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Supporting connective tissue |
Bone and cartilage. Protection and leverage. |
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Cartliage |
Avascular |
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Avascular |
No vasculature. Nourishment from diffusion. |
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Bone |
Osseous. Hard and flexible |
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Osseous |
Calcium salts and collagen fibers. |
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Osteoblasts |
Produces matrix and fibers of bone. |
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Osteoclasts |
Dissolves fibers and matrix of bone. |
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Muscle Tissue |
Production of movement |
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Neuron |
Neural cell. Membrane potential and synaptic connections. |
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Neurogila or glia cells |
Supporting neural cells |
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Intergumentary system |
Cutaneous membrane (skin) and accessory structures. |
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Hair |
Accessory structure |
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Glabrous Skin |
Hairless skin |
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Epithelial or epithelium |
protective covering of surfaces that come in contact with the outside world. |
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Glands |
Organs of secretion |
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Endocrine Glands |
Thyroid. Release secretion into extracellular fluid. |
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Exocrine Glands |
Secrete into ducts. |