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Tissue | a group of cells or fluid that work together to perform a specific job in the body |
Muscle | composed of cells that have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts |
Epithelial | A thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures within the body. |
Connective | Tissue that supports, protects, and gives structure to other tissues and organs in the body. |
Nervous | Tissue composed of neurons |
Neuron | The fundimental units or "cells" of the nervous system |
integumentary system | Your body's outer layer |
Spinal Cord | A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the skull down the center of the back. |
glial cell | a type of cell that provides physical and chemical support to neurons and maintain their environment. |
Cerebellum | The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem |
Brainstem | the part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord |