4- The Tissue Level of Organization- anatomy and physiology_1

Term:
microphage
Definition:
smaller phagocytic cells
Term:
Connective Tissue purpose:
Definition:
all tissues that provide support
(skeleton) and fill space (fat), tendons,
cartilage.
Term:
brown fat
Definition:
generates heat in infants
Term:
fluid connective tissue
Definition:
distinct cell populations in fluid matrix
(blood)
Term:
holocrine secretion
Definition:
cell is packed with secretion and burst
(acne)

Term:
apocrine secretion
Definition:
top part of cell pinches off, rest of cell
repairs itself and repeats the process
Term:
fibroblasts secrete:
(3)
Definition:
collagen, reticular fibers, and elastin
Term:
What are the 4 basic types of tissue?
Definition:
Term:
connective tissue proper
Definition:
those types of cells which live and
function in extracellular fluid
Term:
fibroblasts
Definition:
not tissue; secrete glycoproteins

Term:
fibroblasts
Definition:
secrete matrix that makes loose and
dense connective tissue
Term:
basement membrane
Definition:
holds epithelial tissues together and
make them stronger
Term:
What is a tissue?
Definition:
a group of similar cells that usually
have a common embryonic origin that
function together to carry out
specialized activities.