Tissues flashcard 1

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What are tissues

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Groups of cells similar in structure that perform common or related function

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Individual body cells are specialized

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Each type performs specific functions that maintain homeostasis

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Histology

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study of the microscopic structure of tissues

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Four basic tissue types

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epithelial, connective muscle, and nervous tissue

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Epithelial Tissue

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is a sheet of cells that covers body surfaces or cavities

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Two main forms of Epithelial tissue is

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covering and lining epithelia, and glandular epithelia

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Covering and lining epithelia

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on external and internal surfaces (for example: skin and esophagus)

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Glandular epithelia

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Secretory tissue in glands (example: salivary glands, sweat glands)

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The main functions of epithelial tissue are

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protection, absorption, filtration, excretion, secretion, and sensory reception

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Epithelial tissue has five distinguishing characteristics which are

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polarity, specialized contacts, supported by connective tissue, avascular, high regenerative capacity