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Ch.6 Tissues and Membranes

Book: The Human Body in health and Illness By: Herlihy

AB
Adipose tissueType of connective tissue that stores fat
Areolar tissueLoose connective tissue
ChondrocytesA cartilage-forming cell
Columnar epitheliumType of epithelium that has column-shaped cells
Connective tissueOne of the four basics types of tissues that generally holds and supports body structures
Cuboidal epitheliumType of epithelium that has cells shaped like cubes
Endocrine glandsDuctless gland that secretes hormones, usually into the blood
Epithelial tissueOne of the four types of tissues; found on the surface of the body (skin) and lining the body cavities; it also forms glands
Exocrine glandType of gland that secretes its products into ducts that open onto a surface
LigamentsStrong band of connective tissue that joins bone to bone
Mucous membraneType of membrane that lines the cavities and tubes that open to the exterior of the body
Muscle tissueType of tissue that contains the contractile proteins, actin and myosin;
Nervous tissueA type of tissue that includes neurons and neuroglia
Osseous tissueBone tissue
ParietalPertaining to the wall of a cavity, as in the parietal pleura that lines the wall of the thoracic cavity
Serous membranesMembrane that covers an organ or lines cavities that do not open to the outside;
Squamous epitheliumFlattened, scalelike epithelial cells; simple or stratified
TendonsStrong band of connective tissue that anchors muscle to bone


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