Seeley's Anatomy and Physiology chapter 4
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Loose connective tissue Consists of relatively few protein fibers that form a lacy network,
with numerous spaces filled with ground substance and fluid
Yellow adipose tissue Appears white at birth, turns yellow with age
Brown adipose tissue Found primarily in infants in specific areas of the body
Dense connective tissue Has a relatively large number of protein fibers that form thick
bundles and fill nearly all of the extracellular space
Cartilage Composed of cartilage cells within an extensive and relatively rigid matrix
Bone Hard connective tissue that consists of living cells and mineralised matrix
Spongy bone Has spaces between trabecular of bone and therefore resembles a sponge
Compact bone Is more solid, with almost no space between many thin layers
Skeletal muscle Is what we normally think of as "muscle". Its cells are striated, banded. Is
controlled voluntary
, Cardiac muscle The muscle of the heart; is responsible for pumping blood. Its cells are
striated, is controlled involuntary
Smooth muscle Forms the walls of hollow organs, its cells are not striated, is controlled
involuntary
Nervous tissue Is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and is characterised by the
ability to conduct electrical signals called action potentials
Neurons The conducting cells of nervous tissue
Dendrites Usually receive action potentials; they are much shorter than axons and usually
taper to a fine tip
Axon Usually conducts action potentials away from the cell body, can be much longer
than dendrites
Neuroglia The support cells of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Inflammation Redness, heat, swelling, pain, and disturbed function
Tissue repair The substitution of viable cells for dead cells
Questions and Answers| Latest Update
Loose connective tissue Consists of relatively few protein fibers that form a lacy network,
with numerous spaces filled with ground substance and fluid
Yellow adipose tissue Appears white at birth, turns yellow with age
Brown adipose tissue Found primarily in infants in specific areas of the body
Dense connective tissue Has a relatively large number of protein fibers that form thick
bundles and fill nearly all of the extracellular space
Cartilage Composed of cartilage cells within an extensive and relatively rigid matrix
Bone Hard connective tissue that consists of living cells and mineralised matrix
Spongy bone Has spaces between trabecular of bone and therefore resembles a sponge
Compact bone Is more solid, with almost no space between many thin layers
Skeletal muscle Is what we normally think of as "muscle". Its cells are striated, banded. Is
controlled voluntary
, Cardiac muscle The muscle of the heart; is responsible for pumping blood. Its cells are
striated, is controlled involuntary
Smooth muscle Forms the walls of hollow organs, its cells are not striated, is controlled
involuntary
Nervous tissue Is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves and is characterised by the
ability to conduct electrical signals called action potentials
Neurons The conducting cells of nervous tissue
Dendrites Usually receive action potentials; they are much shorter than axons and usually
taper to a fine tip
Axon Usually conducts action potentials away from the cell body, can be much longer
than dendrites
Neuroglia The support cells of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Inflammation Redness, heat, swelling, pain, and disturbed function
Tissue repair The substitution of viable cells for dead cells
