Layers
A single layer of epithelial tissue
what is simple
most fluid connective tissue
what is blood
muscle tissue only found in the heart
what is cardiac muscle
tissue that cover body surfaces and lines internal organs
what is epithelial tissue
majority of ground substance
what is water
most widespread epithelium
stratified squamous
osteocytes are cells found in which connective tissue type
what is bone
name for many nucleus
what is multinucleate
tissue that connects, supports, and protects other tissues
what is connective tissue
makes up the hard matrix in bone
what are calcium salts
glands that secrete through epithelial surface (i.e.sweat)
what are exocrine glands
connective tissue known as fat
what is adipose tissue
muscle tissue with no visible striations
what is smooth muscle
tissue responsible for any type of movement
what is muscle tissue
two main elements in the ECM (Extra Cellular Matrix)
What are ground substance and fibers
epithelial tissue that has the ability to stretch and return to normal shape
what is transitional epithelium
soft, pliable tissue like "cobwebs" that is most widespread and supports organs
what is areolar tissue
type of muscle that is voluntary or consciously controlled
what is skeletal muscle
type of tissue found where excessive friction occurs (i.e. mouth)
stratified squamous epithelium
most abundant ECM fiber, provides strength and structural integrity to tissues like skin and bone.
what is collagen
name of specialized sheet that supports and anchors epithelial tissue
what is the basement membrane
name of cells found in cartilage
what are chondrocytes
type of muscle tissue in blood vessels
what is smooth muscle tissue
cells that insulate, protect and support neurons
what are neuroglia
fluid matrix in blood
What is plasma