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Define Tissue
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group of cells with similar structure and function
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Define Histology
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the study of tissues
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4 Major Body Tissues
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Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous
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Major Function : Epithelial
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to line and cover the body surfaces
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Major Function: Connective
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connecting and bonding body structures
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Major Function: Muscle
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specialized for contraction and produce body movement
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Major Function: Nervous
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to transmit electrical signals throughout body
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Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
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Tightly packed cells; little inter cellular space ; a vascular
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Characteristics of Connective Tissue
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loosely packed cells; alot of inter cellular space; vascular/semivascular/ avascular
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Description + Function + Location of Simple Squamous
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Single Layer of Flat Cells
F = Diffusion; Osmosis; Filtration L = air sacs of lungs; kidney tubules |
