Chapter 4 Flashcards
The three classes of connective based on structure and function are
Fluid, supporting, and connective tissue proper
Simple cuboidal epithelial cells are specialized to
Secrete enzymes and buffers in the pancreas and salivary glands
Tendons
Connect muscle to bone
Sebaceous glands
Holocrine secretions
Endocrine secretions
Hormones
Fibrosis
Replacement of normal tissue
Ligament
Connect bone to bone
Mucin
Merocrine secretion
Exocrine secretions
Enzymes, milk, perspiration
CAMs (cells adhesion molecules)
Cell junctions
Stem cells
Unspecialized germative cells
Pleura
Covers the lungs
Desmosomes
Epithelial cell interconnection
Pericardium
Covers the heart
The most common fibers in connective tissue proper are
Collagen
Lines the urinary tubes
Simple cuboidal
Makes up the lining of the mouth
Stratified squamous
Lines the bronchi
Pseudostratified columnar
Permits expansion
Transitional epithelium
Reduces friction
Simple squamous
Lines the small intestines
Simple columnar