This is the name for the fluid substance that surrounds connective tissues
What is the ground substance?
The name for cell of nervous tissue in the body
What is a neuron?
What is the membrane called that lines the joint cavity and has joints that are surrounded by a fibrous capsule.
What is the synovial membrane
The cell type that supports neurons and helps them conduct electrical signals
What is a neuroglia cell?
What type of membrane consists of simple epithelia that perform absorptive or secretory functions over top of loose connective tissue
What is the mucous membrane
What are the two phases in the response to tissue injury?
What is the inflammatory and regeneration response
What membrane consists of stratified squamous epithelium and the underlying dense connective tissue?
What is the cutaneous membrane
What is the tissue called that is formed during the regeneration phase?
What type of tissue is shown in this picture...
Stratified Squamous
This type of cartilage is found in the ear and epiglottis of the throat
What is elastic cartilage?
What are two important effects of aging on tissues?
What is the decreased ability to repair damaged tissue and increased chance of cancer
What type of tissue is shown in this picture...
Fibrocartilage