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Epithelial Tissue

Covers body surfaces, lines cavities and organs, and forms glands. Functions include protection, secretion, absorption, and sensory reception.

Connective Tissue

Most abundant tissue type providing support, binding organs together, and transporting substances. Composed of cells, fibers, and ground substance.

Muscle Tissue

Specialized for contraction. Types include skeletal (voluntary), cardiac (involuntary), and smooth (involuntary). Responsible for movement.

Nervous Tissue

Detects stimuli and transmits electrical signals. Consists of neurons and supportive neuroglia.

Inflammation Phase

Initial phase of wound healing focused on stopping bleeding, removing debris, and preventing infection.

Proliferation Phase

Rebuilding phase in wound healing involving angiogenesis, granulation tissue formation, wound contraction, and epithelialization.

Remodeling Phase

Final phase of wound healing where the collagen is remodeled, and the scar tissue gains strength and functionality.

Ground Substance

Amorphous material filling space between cells and fibers in connective tissue; consists of interstitial fluid, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins.

Cutaneous Membrane

The skin, serving as the body's superficial covering; composed of epidermis and dermis.

Mucous Membranes

Line body cavities open to exterior, consist of epithelium and lamina propria; function in absorption and protection.

Serous Membranes

Line closed body cavities and cover organs; consist of mesothelium and secrete serous fluid for lubrication.

Synovial Membranes

Line joint cavities, composed of connective tissue, secreting synovial fluid for joint lubrication.

Healing by Primary Intention

Occurs when wound edges are clean and closely approximated, resulting in minimal scar formation.

Healing by Secondary Intention

Occurs in significant tissue loss wounds requiring extensive granulation tissue formation and resulting in larger scars.