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| Tissues | cells grouped together because they are similar in shape, size, structure and function |
| epithelial tissues | protects the body by covering internal and external surfaces and produces secretions |
| connective tissue | supports and connects organs and tissues |
| muscle tissue | tissue that has the ability to contract and move the body |
| nervous tissue | tissue that contains cells that react to stimiuli and conducts an impulse |
| adipose tissue | type of connective tissue that stores fat cells |
| ligament | a type of connective tissue; strong, flexible bands that holds bones firmly together at the joints |
| tendons | a type of connective tissue; white bands attaching skeletal muscle to bone |
| cartilage | a type of connective tissue; firm, flexible tissue that supports the embryonic skeleton and part of the adult skeleton |
| membranes | formed by putting two thin layers of tissue together, cells may secrete a fluid |
| mucous membranes | produces mucus to lubricate and protect the lining of the digestive, respiratory, reproductive and urinary system |
| serous membranes | DOUBLE WALLED membrane- produces a watery fluid-serous fluid- lines closed body cavities |
| parietal membranes | the outer part of a serous membrane that lines the cavity |
| visceral membranes | the inner part of the serous membrane that covers the organs |
| pleural membranes | the serous membrane that lines thoracic or chest cavity and protects the lungs |
| pericardial membranes | serous membranes that line the heart cavity and protects of the heart |
| peritoneal cavity | name of the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and protects the abdominal organs |
