| A | B |
|---|
| tissues | groups of cells that are similar in structure and function |
| apical surface | membranes that have one free unattached surface or edge |
| basement membrane | thin layer of extracellular material to which epithelial cells are attached to the mucosa |
| simple epithelium | one layer of cells |
| stratified epithelium | more than one layer of cells |
| serous membranes | the slick membranes that line the ventral body cavity |
| goblet cells | produce a lubricating mucus |
| gland | consists of one or more cells that make and secrete particular products |
| exocrine glands | secretions exit through ducts |
| endocrine glands | secretions empty directly into the blood stream |
| connective tissue | tissue that functions in support, storage, and protection |
| extracellular matrix | nonliving material in connective tissue that separate living cells |
| bone | composed of cells sitting in cavities called lacunae and surrounded by a very hard matrix |
| cartilage | less hard and more flexible than bone; avascular |
| hyaline cartilage | rubbery matrix with a glassy appearance making up most of fetal skeletons |
| fibrocartilage | cushion-like disks between the vertebrae |
| elastic cartilage | found where a structure with elasticity is desired |
| tendons | attach skeletal muscles to bones |
| ligaments | connect bones to bones at joints |
| areolar tissue | the most widely distributed connective tissue; cushions & protects body organs |
| edema | a condition in which an area swells |
| reticular connective tissue | consists of delicate network of interwoven reticular fibers |
| adipose | fat tissue |
| blood | composed of cells surrounded by plasma |
| squamous | flat |
| intercalated disks | gap junctions in cardiac muscle that allow ions to pass from cell to cell |
| neurons | cells that receive & conduct electrochemical impulses |
| regeneration | replacement of destroyed tissue by the same kind of cells |
| fibrosis | repair by dense connective tissue forming scar tissue |
| atrophy | decrease in size of an organ or body area |
| epithelium | covers the surface of the body and lines body cavities, ducts, and vessels |
