chapter 2 section 2 study terms

adipose tissue

collection of fat cells

cartilage

flexible connective tissue often attached to bones at joints. cartilage forms part of the ear and nose. rings of cartilage surround the trachea

epithelial cells

skin cells that cover the outside of the body and line the internal surfaces of organs

histologist

specialist in the study of tissues

larynx

voice box; located above the trachea

pharynx

throat. serves as common passage way for food (from the mouth going to the esophagus) and air (nose to the trachea)

pituitary gland

endocrine gland at the base of the brain

thyroid gland

endocrine gland that surrounds the trachea in the neck

trachea

windpipe (tube leading from the throat and larynx to the bronchial tubes

ureter

one of two tubes, each leading from a single kidney to the urinary bladder

urethra

tube from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body

uterus

womb; the organ that holds the embryo/fetus as it develops

viscera

internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially in the abdomen