AP: Tissues, Glands, Membranes

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  1. 3. high in elastic fibers; can stretch and return to its original size
  2. 7. surrounds bone
  3. 9. a type of stem cell found in early embryos, and source of all body cells
  4. 12. muscle tissue that has involuntary control and forms the bulk of the heart wall
  5. 14. nerves that communicate directly with the brain (spinal cord is not involved)
  6. 15. a smooth glistening type of tissue which is the epithelium of of serous membranes
  7. 17. CT bone and cartilage
  8. 21. tear glands; type of exocrine gland
  9. 26. a type of stem cell found in babies, children & adults; can differentiate into different cell types of their tissue of origin
  10. 28. decrease in the size of cells, reducing in a reduced tissue mass
  11. 31. type of tissue that supports and forms the framework of all parts of the body
  12. 34. capable of great expansion and returning to its original state (ex. lining of urinary bladder)
  13. 36. tissue that conducts nerve impulses
  14. 37. another word for epithelial tissue
  15. 39. groups of cells, similar in structure, arranged in a characteristic pattern, and specialized for the performance of specific tasks
  16. 40. center of all activity within the body
  17. 41. mostly collagen fibers in random arrangement (covers various organs ex. fibrous membranes)
  18. 44. carries impulses away from the nerve cell body
  19. 47. tissue that contracts to produce movement or tension
  20. 48. parietal layer lines the pericardial sac; visceral layer covers the heart
  21. 49. a passageway that allows the secretion to be emptied directly into the location where the secretion is to be used
  22. 51. long and narrow
  23. 52. surrounds the heart
  24. 56. CT that has a firm matrix with large numbers of collagen and elastic fibers
  25. 57. unspecialized precursors to all tissue
  26. 58. single cell layer
  27. 61. type of tumor that doesn't spread
  28. 62. ductless glands; secretes hormones & secretion is deposited directly into surrounding tissue fluid then absorbed into the bloodstream
  29. 64. spreading of cancer cells to neighbouring tissues or to different parts of the body
  30. 68. allows materials to pass from one system to another
  31. 69. "space"; loose mixture of cells and fibers in a semiliquid matrix
  32. 70. type of tissue that contracts and produces movement
  33. 71. organs of the ventral cavities
  34. 72. tough, translucent CT
  35. 73. membrane that lines tubes and ducts that open to outside of the body; secretes mucus
  36. 74. another word for tumor; abnormal growth of cells
  37. 75. thin sheets of tissue
  38. 78. produce a chemical secretion necessary for normal body functioning
  39. 79. cover the brain and spinal cord; several layers
  40. 81. CT that has a soft matrix, and provides support and protection
  41. 82. "nerve cell", basic unit of nervous tissue; transmit nerve impulses to and from the cell body
  42. 83. gland that has a duct
Down
  1. 1. most common cancer; originates in the epithelium
  2. 2. fibrous bands or sheets that support organs and hold them in place
  3. 4. "glial cells", specialized cells that support and protect the nervous tissue; does not carry impulse
  4. 5. membrane that lines body cavities and cover internal organs
  5. 6. another name for cardiac muscle
  6. 7. the layer attached to the wall of a cavity or a sac
  7. 8. voluntary control; muscle tissue that can be made to contract by conscious thought (striated,multinucleated cells)
  8. 10. nonliving material that consists of water, fibers and hard minerals
  9. 11. cells that produce cartilage
  10. 13. covers, separates, and protects skeletal muscles
  11. 14. strong and flexible with a firm matrix
  12. 16. parietal layer lines the thoracic (chest) cavity; visceral layer covers the lungs
  13. 17. multiple cell layers
  14. 18. some epithelial cells have this to sweep particles trapped in mucus away from the lungs
  15. 19. study of cells
  16. 20. CT cells are in a liquid matrix
  17. 22. microscopic study of tissue or cells
  18. 23. underneath skin insulates body
  19. 24. membrane that is commonly known as skin; outer layer of keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium
  20. 25. tissue makes up the body's communication system
  21. 27. square shape
  22. 29. made of osseous tissue, similar to cartilage in its cellular structure; makes up
  23. 30. small branches from the cell
  24. 32. composed of connective tissue with no epithelium
  25. 33. appears multilayered but its not
  26. 35. firm, rigid CT
  27. 38. serous membranes secretes this tine, lubricating fluid
  28. 42. mostly collagen fibers in parallel alignment; call pull in one direction & stretch and return to original (ex. tendons, ligaments)
  29. 43. endocrine glands secretes this
  30. 45. communicates with the brain
  31. 46. provide protection in areas subject to wear and tear
  32. 48. parietal layer lines the abdominal cavity wall; visceral layer covers abdominal organs
  33. 50. surrounds cartilage
  34. 53. the area between the layers of the serous membranes
  35. 54. type of tissue that covers surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands (membranes and ducts); also secretes mucuos, sweat and digestive juices
  36. 55. membrane attached to the organs
  37. 59. carries messages to the nerve cell body
  38. 60. secretes mucus
  39. 61. removal of living tissue to be examined
  40. 63. CT provides support and protection; tendons and ligaments
  41. 65. line joint cavities and secrete synovial fluid, which lubricates joints
  42. 66. flat and irregular
  43. 67. connects each structure in the body to the brain; bundle of fibers held together with connective tissue
  44. 76. type of tumor that can cause death; spreads (another word for cancer)
  45. 77. composed of mostly fat cells (able to store lots of fat); insulates the body and is stored in tissues as energy supply
  46. 80. muscle tissue that's involuntary and for forms the walls of the organs of the ventral body cavities