BIO 105: A & P I - Chapter 8 and 9

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Vocabulary flashcards for Introduction to Tissues and Tissue Types

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Endoderm

The innermost germ layer in prenatal development.

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Mesoderm

The middle germ layer in prenatal development.

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Ectoderm

The outermost germ layer in prenatal development.

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Epithelial Tissue

A primary tissue type that functions as selective barriers, secretory surfaces, and protective surfaces.

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Connective Tissue

A primary tissue type that binds, supports, strengthens, protects, insulates, transports, stores energy, and provides immune response.

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Muscle Tissue

A primary tissue type responsible for movement through contraction and relaxation.

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Nervous Tissue

A primary tissue type that makes up nerves, the spinal cord, and the brain, functioning in rapid regulation, integration, and communication.

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Simple Epithelium

A single layer of epithelial cells; functions in diffusion, osmosis, filtration, secretion, and absorption.

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Stratified Epithelium

Epithelial tissue consisting of two or more layers; found where there is wear and tear.

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Exocrine Glands

Glands that discharge their secretion products into ducts.

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Endocrine Glands

Ductless glands that discharge their secretion products (hormones) directly into the blood or interstitial fluid.

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Cutaneous Membrane

The skin; primary organ of the integumentary system.

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Serous Membrane

Membrane that lines cavities not open to the external environment and secretes a lubricating fluid.

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Mucous Membrane

Membrane that lines body surfaces that open to the exterior and produces a protective film of mucous.

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Extracellular Matrix

The non-cellular component of connective tissue, consisting of protein fibers and ground substance.

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Collagen Fibers

Connective tissue fibers providing great tensile strength.

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Elastic Fibers

Connective tissue fibers that return to original length after being stretched.

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Reticular Fibers

Delicate supporting fibers in connective tissue for capillaries and nerves.

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Areolar Connective Tissue

A type of fibrous connective tissue that acts like “packing material” for the body.

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Adipose Connective Tissue

A type of fibrous connective tissue consisting of adipocytes that store triglycerides.

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Reticular Connective Tissue

A type of fibrous connective tissue with a dense network of reticular fibers.

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Dense Regular Connective Tissue

A type of fibrous connective tissue with regularly arranged collagen fibers, forming tendons and ligaments.

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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

A type of fibrous connective tissue with irregularly arranged collagen fibers, providing tensile strength in many directions.

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Elastic Connective Tissue

A type of fibrous connective tissue with a dense network of elastic fibers, allowing stretching and recoiling.

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Chondrocyte

A cartilage cell that produces fibers and the “gristle-like” substance of cartilage.

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Hyaline Cartilage

The most prevalent and weakest type of cartilage, found in rings of respiratory tubes and ends of bones.

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Fibrocartilage

The strongest type of cartilage, found in intervertebral disks and the meniscus.

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Elastic Cartilage

Cartilage that provides strength and elasticity, found in the external ear and larynx.

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Synovial Membrane

Membrane lining spaces between bones and joints that secrete synovial fluid to reduce friction.

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Osteocytes

Mature bone cells (osteoblasts trapped in bone).

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Osteoblasts

Bone-forming cells.

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Osteoclasts

Bone-destroying cells.

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Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that carry oxygen.

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Leukocytes

White blood cells that attack foreign microorganisms.

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Thrombocytes

Platelets that coagulate blood for clotting.

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Skeletal Muscle

Muscle attached to bones, characterized as striated and voluntary.

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Smooth Muscle

Muscle found in the walls of viscera, characterized as nonstriated and involuntary.

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Cardiac Muscle

Muscle forming the wall of the heart, characterized as striated and involuntary.

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Neurons

Nerve cells that are the conducting units of the nervous system.

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Neuroglia

Supporting cells of the nervous system.

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Regeneration

Growth of functional new tissue after damage.

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Cell Shapes

Squamous, Cuboidal, Columnar, Transitional are classifications based on the shape of epithelial cells.