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epithelia
closely aligned cells that form sheets on top of extracellular matrix
simple
single layer; form liners and allow exchanges of substances
stratified
more than a single layer; found where protection is needed
glandular epithelia
found in glands that secrete materials
exocrine glands
secrete products onto epithelial surface, usually through a duct or tube
endocrine glands
secrete hormones directly into blood
mucus membrane
on surfaces open to the outside of the body; secrete mucus
serous membrane
line body cavities and secrete serous fluid
loose connective tissue
binds skin to underlying muscle and protects internal organs from injury
adipose tissue
large cells that contain droplets of oil; found around kidneys, heart, under skin, around joints, in breasts
dense regular connective tissue
lots of collagen fibers that resists stretching; in tendons and ligaments
tendons
connects muscle — bone
ligaments
connects bone — bone
elastic connective tissue
lots of elastic fibers; protein fibers that stretch and rebound to their resting length
cartilage
type of connective tissue that is solid but pliable and resists compression; repairs slowly because of lack of blood
hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage
types of cartilage
bone
special cells maintain size and shape; spongy and compact
muscle tissue
only tissue in body with cells that contract in response to stimuli
skeletal
makes bones move; striated
cardiac
only found in heart; striated
smooth
walls of tubes in the body; not striated
nervous tissue
made up of neurons
