Tissues and Membranes

Protects by covering internal and external surfaces

Tissue that has cells whose intracellular secretions support and connect the organs and tissues of the body; found in bones, cartilage, mucous membranes, muscles, nerves, skin, and all internal organs

Has the ability to react to stimuli

A cord of fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone or other structure

A band or sheet of fibrous membrane covering, binding and supporting muscles

A tissue that surrounds various organs and supports both nerve cells and blood vessels that transport nutrient materials (to cells) and wastes (away from the cells)

Type of tissue that cushions, supports, and insulates the body

Gland that secretes their substances into ducts; Examples: Mammary glands, Sweat glands, Salivary glands

Gland cells from ductless which secrete their substance (hormones) directly into the bloodstream; Examples: Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland

Forms ligaments, tendons and aponeuroses

Comprises the skeleton of the body, which supports and protects underlying soft tissue parts and organs; serves as attachments for skeletal muscles

Cartilage found on the articular bone surfaces and at the nose tip, bronchi, and bronchial tubes and in the coastal cartilage, larynx, and trachea.

Located within the interverbal discs and public symphysis between the pubic bones

Located in the auditory ear tube, external ear, epiglottis and larynx

Transports nutrient and oxygen molecules to cells and metabolic wastes away from cells

Transports tissue fluid, proteins, fats and other materials from the tissues to the circulatory system

Helps the heart contract in order to pump blood through and out of the heart

Muscle tissue that makes the walls of the digestive tract, genitourinary tract, respiratory tract, blood vessels and lymphatic tissue

Muscle tissue attached to the movable parts of the skeleton and is capable of powerful and rapid contractions

Ability of a nerve tissue to respond to environmental changes

Ability to carry a nerve impulse (message)

Protects the body by covering external and internal surfaces

Consists of two layers of connective tissue

Lines the respiratory passages