histology introduction.

Tissue that forms blood cells?

Microscopic study of tissues?

Four basic tissue types of the body?

Level of organization made of similar cells performing a common function?

Embryonic layers that give rise to tissues?

Inner germ layer forming the digestive tract lining and derivatives?

Middle germ layer forming muscle, bone, and blood vessels?

Outer germ layer forming skin and neuroectoderm?

Tissue with closely packed cells and no blood vessels?

Functions of epithelial tissue include protection, secretion, and absorption?

Epithelium with a single layer of cells?

Epithelium with multiple layers of cells?

Epithelium that appears layered but is actually one layer?

Epithelium that changes shape when stretched?

Cell surface projections that increase surface area?

Cell surface structures that move materials across the surface?

Cell junctions that bind cells together?

Cell junctions that prevent leakage between cells?

Cell junctions that allow cell-to-cell communication?

Structures that produce and secrete substances?

Glands that secrete through ducts?

Glands that secrete directly into the bloodstream?

Unicellular exocrine gland found in epithelium?

Exocrine secretion using exocytosis?

Exocrine secretion releasing part of the cell?

Exocrine secretion involving whole-cell destruction?

Tissue with cells separated by an extracellular matrix?

Functions include support, protection, binding, and transport?

Cells that create extracellular matrix?

Cells that maintain extracellular matrix?

Cells that break down extracellular matrix?

Components of extracellular matrix?

Most common protein fiber in the body?

Fibers that stretch and return to original shape?

Packing and supporting connective tissue?

Another name for loose connective tissue?

Connective tissue with parallel collagen fibers?

Connective tissue with irregular collagen fibers?

Fat-storing connective tissue?

Framework of lymphatic organs?

Firm connective tissue with cells in lacunae?

Types of cartilage?

Cartilage found in trachea and rib cage?

Cartilage found between vertebrae and in the knee?

Cartilage found in the external ear?

Hard connective tissue with mineralized matrix?

Types of bone tissue?

Connective tissue with a liquid matrix?

Tissue that forms blood cells?

Location of hemopoietic tissue?

Muscle tissue that is striated and voluntary?

Muscle tissue that is striated and involuntary?

Muscle tissue that is nonstriated and involuntary?

Tissue specialized for electrical impulse conduction?

Cells that transmit nerve impulses?

Support cells of nervous tissue?