Week 1 Vocab A&P

1. Membrane lining internal body cavities, such as the abdomen and thorax, and covering organs within; it secretes serous fluid to reduce friction.
3. Tissue made of nerve cells (neurons) and supporting cells; it transmits and processes information.
5. Tissue that supports, binds, or separates other tissues or organs; includes bone, cartilage, and blood.
8. Tissue covering the body's surface and lining organs and cavities; it protects, absorbs, and secretes.
11. Cells that cannot undergo mitosis and are not replaced when lost or damaged, such as neurons in the brain
12. Cells capable of continuous division and replacement, such as those in the skin and digestive tract.
13. Membrane lining joint cavities and secreting synovial fluid, which lubricates and nourishes the joint.
14. Tissue responsible for movement in the body; includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.
15. Material surrounding cells in tissues, providing structural support and facilitating communication between cells.
16. Tissue made up of fat cells; it stores energy and provides insulation.

2. Membrane lining body cavities and passages that open to the external environment; it secretes mucus to protect and lubricate.
4. A type of epithelial cell characterized by a cube-like shape.
6. The outer layer of the skin, composed mainly of epithelial cells; it provides protection.
7. A type of epithelial cell characterized by a flattened shape.
9. Cells that can divide but do so at a slower rate than labile cells, such as liver cells.
10. A type of epithelial cell characterized by a tall, column-like shape.