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abdomen
Meaning of cyt/o
cell
Meaning of cephal/o
head
A structure composed of several kinds of tissue that work together to perform a specific function.
Organ
A group of organs that work together to perform a complex function.
cast; throw
Intercellular
Between cells
What is the cardiac muscle responsible for?
It is responsible for the pumping action of the heart.
Forms the skin covering the surface of the body.
Epithelial tissue
Meaning of anter/o
front
Meaning of caud/o
tail
Resembling a pole or stake.
styloid
Tissue
Monochromatic
Pertaining to one color.
cancer
Meaning of astr/o
star;star-shaped
Production of tissues
histogenesis
Function of the smooth muscle:
enables alternating contraction and stretching motions and is found in the walls of hollow organs.
Prokaryotic
Without a clearly defined nucleus.
Meaning of dist/o
away from the point of origin; far; distant
Meaning of chondr/o
cartilage
Nervous tissue
Makes up the nervous system of the body.
Supports and connects organs and other body tissues.
Connective tissue
Intracellular