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171 Cards in this Set

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Epithelial – Simple Squamous
Location
•Lining of heart, blood vessels, air sacs
•Bowman’s capsules of kidneys
•Epithelial layer of serous membranes
Function
•Filtration
•Diffusion
•Osmosis
•Secretion
1
Epithelial – Simple Squamous
LOCATION
•Lining of heart, blood vessels, air sacs
•Bowman’s capsules of kidneys
•Epithelial layer of serous membranes
FUNCTION
•Filtration
•Diffusion
•Osmosis
•Secretion
23
Epithelial – Stratified Squamous
LOCATION
Wet surface linings
•Mouth
•Esophagus
•Epiglottis
•Vagina
•Tongue
FUNCTION
•Protection
FUNCTION
•Produce hormones
42
Epithelial – Stratified Squamous
LOCATION
•Wet surface linings
•Mouth
•Esophagus
•Epiglottis
•Vagina
•Tongue
FUNCTION
•Protection
11
Epithelial – Keratinized Stratified Squamous LOCATION
•Outer layer of skin
FUNCTION
•Protection
•Structure
•Keratin
39
Epithelial – Keratinized Stratified Squamous LOCATION
•Outer layer of skin
FUNCTION
•Protection
•Structure
•Keratin
8
Epithelial – Simple Cuboidal
Location
•Surface of ovary
•Anterior surface of capsule of the lens of eye
•Pigmented epithelium at back of eye and lung
•Kidney tubules and small ducts of glands
Function
•Secretion
•Absorption
3
Epithelial – Simple Cuboidal
LOCATION
•Surface of ovary
•Anterior surface of capsule of the lens of eye
•Pigmented epithelium at back of eye and lung
•Kidney tubules and small ducts of glands
FUNCTION
•Secretion
•Absorption
6
Epithelial – Simple Cuboidal
LOCATION
•Surface of ovary
•Anterior surface of capsule of the lens of eye
•Pigmented epithelium at back of eye and lung
•Kidney tubules and small ducts of glands
FUNCTION
•Secretion
•Absorption
34
Epithelial – Stratified Cuboidal
Location
•Ducts of sweat glands
•Ducts of esophageal glands
•Male urethra
Function
•Protection
•Limited secretion
•Limited absorption
30
Epithelial – Stratified Columnar
LOCATION
•Male urethra
•Excretory ducts
•Anal mucous membrane
•Conjunctive of eye
FUNCTION
•Protection
•Secretion
21
Epithelial – Ciliated Simple Columnar
LOCATION
•Upper respiratory tract
•Uterine (fallopian) tubes
•Uterus
•Paranasal sinuses
•Central canal of spinal cord
•Ventricles of brain
FUNCTION
•Move mucus and other substances by ciliary action
•Structure
•Cilia
32
Epithelial – Ciliated Simple Columnar
LOCATION
•Upper respiratory tract
•Uterine (fallopian) tubes
•Uterus
•Paranasal sinuses
•Central canal of spinal cord
•Ventricles of brain
FUNCTION
•Move mucus and other substances by ciliary action
•Structure
•Cilia
15
Epithelial – Nonciliated Simple Columnar
LOCATION
•Lines gastrointestinal tract
•Ducts of glands and gall bladder
FUNCTION
•Secretion
•Absorption
45
Epithelial – Nonciliated Simple Columnar
LOCATION
•Lines gastrointestinal tract
•Ducts of glands and gall bladder
FUNCTION
•Secretion
•Absorption
25
Epithelial – Ciliated Pseudostratified
LOCATION
•Large ducts of large glands
•Epididymis of male urethra
•Auditory (eustachian) tubes
•Upper respiratory tract
FUNCTION
•Secretion
•Movement of mucus by ciliary action
•Structure
•Cilia
36
Epithelial – Ciliated Pseudostratified
LOCATION
•Large ducts of large glands
•Epididymis of male urethra
•Auditory (eustachian) tubes
•Upper respiratory tract
FUNCTION
•Secretion
•Movement of mucus by ciliary action
•Structure
•Cilia
13
Epithelial – Exocrine
LOCATION
•Suderiforous glands
•Sebaceous glands
•Ceruminous glands
•Salivary glands
•Mammary glands
FUNCTION
•Secretion
•Sebum
•Saliva
•Cerumen
•Sweat
•Breastmilk
27
Epithelial – Endocrine
LOCATION
•Pituitary gland
•Pineal gland
•Thyroid and parathyroid gland
•Adrenal gland
•Thymus
47
Epithelial - Transitional
LOCATION
•Urinary bladder
•Ureters
•Urethra
FUNCTION
•Permits distension
17
Connective - Fibrocartilage
LOCATION
•Pubic symphysis
•Intervertebral discs
•Menisci of knee
•Portions of tendons
FUNCTION
•Support
•Fusion
CELL TYPE
•Chondrocyte
•Fibers
•Collagen
12
Connective - Fibrocartilage
LOCATION
•Pubic symphysis
•Intervertebral discs
•Menisci of knee
•Portions of tendons
FUNCTION
•Support
•Fusion
CELL TYPE
•Chondrocyte
•Fibers
•Collagen
14
Connective - Osseous
LOCATION
•Bones
FUNCTION
•Support
•Protection
•Storage
•House blood-forming tissue
•Act as levers
CELL TYPE
•Osteons (Haversian Systems)
STRUCTURES
•Canaliculi
2
Connective - Osseous
LOCATION
•Bones
FUNCTION
•Support
•Protection
•Storage
•House blood-forming tissue
•Act as levers
CELL TYPE
•Osteons (Haversian Systems)
STRUCTURES
•Haversian Canal
•Lamella
•Lacuna
•Canaliculi
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Connective - Osseous
LOCATION
•Bones
FUNCTION
•Support
•Protection
•Storage
•House blood-forming tissue
•Act as levers
CELL TYPE
•Osteons (Haversian Systems)
STRUCTURES
•Lacuna
37
Connective – Adipose Tissue
LOCATION
•Subcutaneous layer
•Around heart and kidneys
•Yellow bone marrow
•Padding around joints
•Behind eyeball in eye socket
FUNCTION
•Reduce heat loss
•Energy reserve
•Support
•Protection
CELL TYPE
•Adipocyte
•Nucleus
5
Connective – Adipose Tissue
LOCATION
•Subcutaneous layer
•Around heart and kidneys
•Yellow bone marrow
•Padding around joints
•Behind eyeball in eye socket
FUNCTION
•Reduce heat loss
•Energy reserve
•Support
•Protection
CELL TYPE
•Adipocyte
•Nucleus
26
Connective – Hyaline Cartilage
LOCATION
•Ends of long bones
•Anterior ends of ribs
•Nose
•Larynx
•Trachea
•Bronchii
•Bronchial tubes
•Embryonic and fetal skeletons
FUNCTION
•Smooth surface for movement at joints
•Flexibility
•Support/structure
CELL TYPE
•Chondrocyte
•Fibers
•Collagen
9
Connective – Hyaline Cartilage
LOCATION
•Ends of long bones
•Anterior ends of ribs
•Nose
•Larynx
•Trachea
•Bronchii
•Bronchial tubes
•Embryonic and fetal skeletons
FUNCTION
•Smooth surface for movement at joints
•Flexibility
•Support/structure
CELL TYPE
•Chondrocyte
•Fibers
•Collagen
16
Connective – Elastic Cartilage
LOCATION
•Epiglottis
•Auricle
•Auditory (eustachian) tubes
FUNCTION
•Support
•Maintain shape
CELL TYPE
•Chondrocyte
•Fibers
•Elastic
28
Connective – Dense Elastic
LOCATION
•Lung tissue
•Walls of elastic arteries
•Trachea
•Bronchial tubes,
•True vocal cords
•Ligaments between vertebrate
FUNCTION
•Stretching of organs
•Fibers
•Elastic
20
Connective – Dense Elastic
LOCATION
•Lung tissue
•Walls of elastic arteries
•Trachea
•Bronchial tubes,
•True vocal cords
•Ligaments between vertebrate
FUNCTION
•Stretching of organs
•Fibers
•Elastic
35
Connective – Dense Elastic
LOCATION
•Lung tissue
•Walls of elastic arteries
•Trachea
•Bronchial tubes,
•True vocal cords
•Ligaments between vertebrate
FUNCTION
•Stretching of organs
•Fibers
•Elastic
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Connective – Dense Regular
LOCATION
•Tendons
•Ligaments
•Aponeuroses
FUNCTION
•Provide strong attachment between structures
•Fibers
•Collagen
29
Connective – Dense Regular
LOCATION
•Tendons
•Ligaments
•Aponeuroses
FUNCTION
•Provide strong attachment between structures
•Fibers
•Collagen
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Connective – Dense Irregular
LOCATION
•Fasciae
•Reticular region of dermis
•Periosteum of bone
•Perichondrium of cartilage
•Joint capsules
•Membrane capsules
•Pericardium of heart
•Heart valves
FUNCTION
•Provide strength to areas with tensions
•Fibers
•Collagen
7
Connective – Reticular
LOCATION
•Stroma of liver, spleen, and lymph nodes
•Red bone marrow
•Reticular lamina of basement membrane
•Around blood vessels and muscles
FUNCTION
•Bind together smooth muscle cells
•Filter and remove worn out blood cells in spleen and microbes in lymph nodes
•Structure
•Reticular fiber
31
Connective – Reticular
LOCATION
•Stroma of liver, spleen, and lymph nodes
•Red bone marrow
•Reticular lamina of basement membrane
•Around blood vessels and muscles
FUNCTION
•Bind together smooth muscle cells
•Filter and remove worn out blood cells in spleen and microbes in lymph nodes
48
Connective - Aerolar
LOCATION
•Subcutaneous layer
•Papillary region of dermis
•Around blood vessels, nerves, and body organs
FUNCTION
•Strength
•Elasticity
•Support
•Fibers
•Collagen
•Elastic
•Reticular
44
Connective - Areolar
LOCATION
•Subcutaneous layer
•Papillary region of dermis
•Around blood vessels, nerves, and body organs
FUNCTION
•Strength
•Elasticity
•Support
•Fibers
•Collagen
•Elastic
•Reticular
33
Connective – Vascular Tissue
LOCATION
•Within blood vessels and chambers of heart
FUNCTION
•Transport oxygen
•Phagocytosis
•Immune response
•Clotting of blood
•Cell Types
•Erythrocytes
•Thrombocytes
19
Connective – Vascular Tissue
LOCATION
•Within blood vessels and chambers of heart
FUNCTION
•Transport oxygen
•Phagocytosis
•Immune response
•Clotting of blood
•Cell Types
•Erythrocytes
•Leukocytes
•Thrombocytes
40
Connective – Vascular Tissue
LOCATION
•Within blood vessels and chambers of heart
FUNCTION
•Transport oxygen
•Phagocytosis
•Immune response
•Clotting of blood
•Cell Types
•Erythrocytes
•Leukocytes
•Thrombocytes
46
Muscle – Cardiac Muscle
LOCATION
•Heart wall
FUNCTION
•Contraction
•Pump blood throughout body
STRUCTURES
•Intercalated discs
CONTROL
•Involuntary
38
Muscle – Cardiac Muscle
LOCATION
•Heart wall
FUNCTION
•Contraction
•Pump blood throughout body
STRUCTURES
•Intercalated discs
CONTROL
•Involuntary
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Muscle – Skeletal Muscle
LOCATION
•Attached to bones
FUNCTION
•Motion
•Posture
•Heat production
•Protection
CONTROL
•Voluntary
18
Muscle – Skeletal Muscle
LOCATION
•Attached to bones
FUNCTION
•Motion
•Posture
•Heat production
•Protection
CONTROL
•Voluntary
10
Muscle – Smooth Muscle
LOCATION
•Iris of eye
•Wall of hollow internal structure
•Blood vessels
•Airways to lungs
•Stomach
•Intestines
•Gallbladder
•Urinary bladder
•Uterus
FUNCTION
•Motion
•Constriction of blood vessels and airways
•Propulsion of food
•Contraction of bladder, uterus, gallbladder
CONTROL
•Involuntary
24
Muscle – Smooth Muscle
LOCATION
•Wall of blood vessels
FUNCTION
•Motion
•Constriction of blood vessels
CONTROL
•Involuntary
41
Muscle – Skeletal Muscle Nervous – Nervous Tissue
LOCATION
•Neuromuscular Junction
FUNCTION
•Conduction of nerve impulses from Nervous Tissue to Skeletal Muscle Tissue
4
Muscle – Skeletal Muscle Nervous – Nervous Tissue LOCATION
•Neuromuscular Junction
FUNCTION
•Conduction of nerve impulses from Nervous Tissue to Skeletal Muscle Tissue
22
Nervous – Nervous Tissue
LOCATION
•Nervous system
•Throughout entire body
FUNCTION
•Sensitivity to stimuli
•Convert stimuli into action potentials (nerve impulses)
•Propagate nerve impulses to other neurons, muscles, or glands
CELL TYPE
•Neurons
•Cell body
•Dendrites
•Axons
43
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Epithelial – Simple Squamous
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Epithelial – Simple Squamous
LOCATION Epithelial – Simple Squamous
•Lining of heart, blood vessels, air sacs •Bowman’s capsules of kidneys •Epithelial layer of serous membranes
FUNCTION - Epithelial – Simple Squamous
•Filtration •Diffusion •Osmosis •Secretion
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Epithelial – Stratified Squamous
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Epithelial – Stratified Squamous
LOCATION Epithelial – Stratified Squamous
Wet surface linings •Mouth •Esophagus •Epiglottis •Vagina •Tongue
FUNCTION Epithelial – Stratified Squamous
•Protection •Produce hormones
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Epithelial – Keratinized Stratified Squamous
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Epithelial – Keratinized Stratified Squamous
LOCATION Epithelial – Keratinized Stratified Squamous
•Outer layer of skin
FUNCTION Epithelial – Keratinized Stratified Squamous
•Protection •Structure •Keratin
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Epithelial – Simple Cuboidal
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Epithelial – Simple Cuboidal 6
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Epithelial – Simple Cuboidal 34
Location Epithelial – Simple Cuboidal
•Surface of ovary •Anterior surface of capsule of the lens of eye •Pigmented epithelium at back of eye and lung •Kidney tubules and small ducts of glands
Function Epithelial – Simple Cuboidal
•Secretion •Absorption
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Epithelial – Stratified Cuboidal 30
Location Epithelial – Stratified Cuboidal
•Ducts of sweat glands •Ducts of esophageal glands •Male urethra
Function Epithelial – Stratified Cuboidal
•Protection •Limited secretion •Limited absorption
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Epithelial – Stratified Columnar 21
LOCATION Epithelial – Stratified Columnar
•Male urethra •Excretory ducts •Anal mucous membrane •Conjunctive of eye
FUNCTION Epithelial – Stratified Columnar
•Protection •Secretion
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Epithelial – Ciliated Simple Columnar 32
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Epithelial – Ciliated Simple Columnar 15
LOCATION Epithelial – Ciliated Simple Columnar
•Upper respiratory tract •Uterine (fallopian) tubes •Uterus •Paranasal sinuses •Central canal of spinal cord •Ventricles of brain
FUNCTION Epithelial – Ciliated Simple Columnar
•Move mucus and other substances by ciliary action •Structure •Cilia
IDENTIFY
IDENTIFY
Epithelial –Nonciliated Simple Columnar 45
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Epithelial –Nonciliated Simple Columnar 25
LOCATION Epithelial –Nonciliated Simple Columnar
•Lines gastrointestinal tract •Ducts of glands and gall bladder
FUNCTION Epithelial –Nonciliated Simple Columnar
•Secretion •Absorption
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Epithelial – Ciliated Pseudostratified 36
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Epithelial – Ciliated Pseudostratified 13
LOCATION Epithelial – Ciliated Pseudostratified
•Large ducts of large glands •Epididymis of male urethra •Auditory (eustachian) tubes •Upper respiratory tract
FUNCTION Epithelial – Ciliated Pseudostratified
•Secretion •Movement of mucus by ciliary action •Structure •Cilia
IDENTIFY
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Epithelial – Exocrine
LOCATION Epithelial – Exocrine
•Suderiforous glands •Sebaceous glands •Ceruminous glands •Salivary glands •Mammary glands
FUNCTION Epithelial – Exocrine
•Secretion •Sebum •Saliva •Cerumen •Sweat •Breastmilk
IDENTIFY
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Epithelial – Endocrine
LOCATION Epithelial – ENDOcrine
•Pituitary gland •Pineal gland •Thyroid and parathyroid gland •Adrenal gland •Thymus
IDENTIFY
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Epithelial - Transitional
LOCATION Epithelial - Transitional
•Urinary bladder •Ureters •Urethra
FUNCTION Epithelial - Transitional
•Permits distension
IDENTIFY
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Connective – Fibrocartilage 12
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Connective – Fibrocartilage 14
LOCATION Connective - Fibrocartilage
•Pubic symphysis •Intervertebral discs •Menisci of knee •Portions of tendons
FUNCTION Connective - Fibrocartilage
•Support •Fusion
CELL TYPE Connective - Fibrocartilage
•Chondrocyte •Fibers •Collagen
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Connective – Osseous 2
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Connective – Osseous HAVERSION
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Connective – Osseous 37 LACUNA
LOCATION Connective - Osseous
•Bones
FUNCTION Connective - Osseous
•Support •Protection •Storage •House blood-forming tissue •Act as levers
CELL TYPE Connective - Osseous
•Osteons (Haversian Systems)
STRUCTURES Connective - Osseous
•Canaliculi •Haversian Canal •Lamella •Lacuna
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Connective – Adipose Tissue 5
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Connective – Adipose Tissue 26
LOCATION Connective – Adipose Tissue
•Subcutaneous layer •Around heart and kidneys •Yellow bone marrow •Padding around joints •Behind eyeball in eye socket
FUNCTION Connective – Adipose Tissue
•Reduce heat loss •Energy reserve •Support •Protection
CELL TYPE Connective – Adipose Tissue
•Adipocyte •Nucleus
IDENTIFY
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Connective – Hyaline Cartilage 9
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Connective – Hyaline Cartilage 16
LOCATION Connective – Hyaline Cartilage
•Ends of long bones •Anterior ends of ribs •Nose •Larynx •Trachea •Bronchii •Bronchial tubes •Embryonic and fetal skeletons
FUNCTION Connective – Hyaline Cartilage
•Smooth surface for movement at joints •Flexibility •Support/structure
CELL TYPE Connective – Hyaline Cartilage
•Chondrocyte •Fibers •Collagen
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Connective – Elastic Cartilage
LOCATION Connective – Elastic Cartilage
•Epiglottis •Auricle •Auditory (eustachian) tubes
FUNCTION Connective – Elastic Cartilage
•Support •Maintain shape
CELL TYPE Connective – Elastic Cartilage
•Chondrocyte •Fibers •Elastic
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Connective – Dense Elastic 20
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Connective – Dense Elastic 35
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Connective – Dense Elastic
LOCATION Connective – Dense Elastic
•Lung tissue •Walls of elastic arteries •Trachea •Bronchial tubes, •True vocal cords •Ligaments between vertebrate
FUNCTION Connective – Dense Elastic
•Stretching of organs •Fibers •Elastic
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Connective – Dense Regular 29
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Connective – Dense Regular
LOCATION Connective – Dense Regular
•Tendons •Ligaments •Aponeuroses
FUNCTION Connective – Dense Regular
•Provide strong attachment between structures •Fibers •Collagen
IDENTIFY
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Connective – Dense Irregular
LOCATION Connective – Dense Irregular
•Fasciae •Reticular region of dermis •Periosteum of bone •Perichondrium of cartilage •Joint capsules •Membrane capsules •Pericardium of heart •Heart valves
FUNCTION Connective – Dense Irregular
•Provide strength to areas with tensions •Fibers •Collagen
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Connective – Reticular 31
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Connective – Reticular 48
LOCATION Connective – Reticular
•Stroma of liver, spleen, and lymph nodes •Red bone marrow •Reticular lamina of basement membrane •Around blood vessels and muscles
FUNCTION Connective – Reticular
•Bind together smooth muscle cells •Filter and remove worn out blood cells in spleen and microbes in lymph nodes •Structure •Reticular fiber
IDENTIFY
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Connective – Aerolar 44
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Connective – Aerolar 33
LOCATION Connective - Aerolar
•Subcutaneous layer •Papillary region of dermis •Around blood vessels, nerves, and body organs
FUNCTION Connective - Aerolar
•Strength •Elasticity •Support •Fibers •Collagen •Elastic •Reticular
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Connective – Vascular Tissue 19
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Connective – Vascular Tissue 40
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Connective – Vascular Tissue 46
LOCATION Connective – Vascular Tissue
•Within blood vessels and chambers of heart
FUNCTION Connective – Vascular Tissue
•Transport oxygen •Phagocytosis •Immune response •Clotting of blood
CELL TYPES Connective – Vascular Tissue
•Erythrocytes •Thrombocytes
IDENTIFY
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Muscle – Cardiac Muscle 38
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Muscle – Cardiac Muscle
LOCATION Muscle – Cardiac Muscle
•Heart wall
FUNCTION Muscle – Cardiac Muscle
•Contraction •Pump blood throughout body
STRUCTURES Muscle – Cardiac Muscle
•Intercalated discs
CONTROL Muscle – Cardiac Muscle
•Involuntary
IDENTIFY
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Muscle – Skeletal Muscle 18
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Muscle – Skeletal Muscle 10
LOCATION Muscle – Skeletal Muscle
•Attached to bones
FUNCTION Muscle – Skeletal Muscle
•Motion •Posture •Heat production •Protection
CONTROL Muscle – Skeletal Muscle
•Voluntary
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Muscle – Smooth Muscle 24 iris
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Muscle – Smooth Muscle 41 vessels
LOCATION Muscle – Smooth Muscle
•Iris of eye •Wall of hollow internal structure •Blood vessels •Airways to lungs •Stomach •Intestines •Gallbladder •Urinary bladder •Uterus
FUNCTION Muscle – Smooth Muscle
•Motion •Constriction of blood vessels and airways •Propulsion of food •Contraction of bladder, uterus, gallbladder
CONTROL Muscle – Smooth Muscle
•Involuntary
IDENTIFY
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Nervous – SKELETAL MUSCLE/Nervous Tissue
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Nervous – SKELETAL MUSCLE/Nervous Tissue
LOCATION Nervous – SKELETAL MUSCLE/Nervous Tissue
•Neuromuscular Junction
FUNCTION Nervous – SKELETAL MUSCLE/Nervous Tissue
•Conduction of nerve impulses from Nervous Tissue to Skeletal Muscle Tissue
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Nervous – Nervous Tissue
LOCATION Nervous – Nervous Tissue
•Nervous system •Throughout entire body
FUNCTION Nervous – Nervous Tissue
•Sensitivity to stimuli •Convert stimuli into action potentials (nerve impulses) •Propagate nerve impulses to other neurons, muscles, or glands
CELL TYPE Nervous – Nervous Tissue
•Neurons •Cell body •Dendrites •Axons