Tissue
Collections of specialized cells and cell productions that perform a special function
Simple
Refering to a single layer of cells
Stratified
Refering to multiple layers of cells
Squamous
Referring to thin or flat cells
Cuboidal
Referring to cube shaped or square cells
Columnar
Referring to column shaped cells, tall, rectangular. Lines a lot of the digestive tract
Microvilli
Finger like projections that increase surface area for absorption. Found along parts of the digestive tract mostly
Simple Squamous
Epithelial cells that make up the functional part of the respiratory tract
Mast Cells
Release heparin and histamines
Tendons
Type of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Ligaments
Type of connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
Cutaneous Membrane
AKA: Skin
Synovial Membrane
Type of lubricating membrane tat works with cartilage for joints
Peritoneum
Serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
Pericardium
Serous membrane that covers the heart
Pleura
Serous membrane that covers the lungs
Cardiac Muscle
Involuntary, striated, has intercalated discs
Smooth Muscle
Involuntary, non-striated. Found in organs, blood vessels, etc.
Skeletal Muscle
Voluntary, striated. Found through out the body. Contributes to our movements
Neurons
Functional cells of nervous tissue for relaying impulses
Neuroglial Cells
Supportive cells for nervous tissue. Has various functions