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List the four primary tissues.
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1. Epithelial2. Connective3. Muscle4. Nervous
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Areolar and adipose tissues are what type of connective tissue?
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Loose
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The primary function of loose connective tissue is to?
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Bind the skin to the underlying tissues and organs
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Dense connective tissue is found in what 3 areas?
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Tendons, ligaments and dermis
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Compare with loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue contains many more _________, which are produced by ______________?
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A. fibersb. fibroblasts
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The three types of specialized connective tissue are?
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Cartilage, bone and blood
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The most flexible cartilage is? It is found where?
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Elastic, outer ear
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This _____________ forms the outer part of the shock-absorbing disks between the vertebrate of the spine.
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Fibrocartilage
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Bone is strengthened by ______________ and collagen fibers.
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Calcium
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Blood is a liquid, connective tissue made of _______ and _________ including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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Plasma and formed elements
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Name the 3 cell to cell junctions in the body from tightest to loosest.
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1. Tight Junction2. Adhesion Junction3. Gap Junction
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Structure and function of :1. Tight Junction
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Form a leak-proof seal as needed in the urinary system.
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2. Adhesion Junction
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Held together by filaments allowing for some movement as needed in cells that slide along one another such as the muscle
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3. Gap Junction
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Link adjoining cells by small holes allowing for communication (as in cardiac muscle).
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Define tissue?
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A group of cells that work together to accomplish a common function.
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