Row I
A group of cells that perform a specialize function.
What are tissues?
avascular
nourished by diffusion
regenerates quickly
What is epithelial tissue?
thin watery fluid
functions to lubricate
line body cavities
What are serous membranes?
The major tissue of glands
What is epithelial tissue?
intercellular substance
ranges from fluid to solid
What is matrix?
Tissue found throughout the body
the glue of the body
provides support and protection
What is connective tissue?
bone
blood
cartilage
adipose
What are types of connective tissue?
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)
What are the layers of the skin?
Produces the dark pigment responsible for skin colour
What are melanocytes?
histamine and heparin
What are products released by mast cells?
functions in protection
lines body cavities that open to the exterior
What are mucous membranes?
waterproof protein
found in the mature cells of the epidermis
What is keratin?
eccrine
apocrine
What are sweat glands?
single layer
cube shaped
secretion
glands
What is simple cuboidal epithelium?
epithelial
connective
muscle
nervous
What are the four types of tissues in the body?
vascular
contains sensory receptors
functions in temperature control
What is the dermis?
secretes sebum
associated with hair follicles
provides waterproofing to skin
What are sebaceous glands?
DNA information is either expresses or repressed depending on the cell being formed.
What is differentiation?
protection
temperature
Vitamin D synthesis
sensory receptors
What are functions of the skin?
Loose connective
fibrous connective
What are types of connective tissue?
covers all body surfaces inside and out
free surface
anchored to a basement membrane
What are epithelial tissues?
single layer
diffusion
lines the alveoli
Simple squamous epithelim
below the dermis
insulation
contains the major blood supply
What is the Subcutaneous Layer of the skin?
salivary / pancreatic
What is an exocrine gland?
simple
stratified
cuboidal
columnar
squamous