Chapter 2:

6. abnormal softening if a gland
9. specializes in the lab analysis of tissue samples
10. type of tissue cells that have the ability to contact and relax
13. abnormal hardening of a gland
15. enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the tissues
18. a group or layer of similarly specialized cells that join together to preform certain specific functions
19. sweat glands
20. the study of the structure, composition, and function of tissues
21. the study of disease

1. incomplete development of an organ or tissue usually due to deficiency in the of cells
2. abnormal development of growth of cells, tissues, or organs
3. benign tumor that arises or resembles glandular tissue
4. malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue
5. produce hormones
7. defective development, or congenital absence of an organ or tissue
8. change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other
11. surgical removal of a gland
12. a group of specialized epithelial cells that are capable of producing secretions
14. substance produced produced by a gland
15. general increase in the bulk of a body part or organ that is due to an increase in the size but not number of cells in the tissues
16. the study of the cause of diseases
17. type of tissue cells that react to stimuli and conduct electrical impulses