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The spinal cord
NEURONS
Produce action potentials and transmit signals.
Has a fluid matrix, called plasma, and no fibers. Involved in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
functions in the body, such as locomotion, support and protection of soft tissues, calcium and phosphate storage, and harboring of bone marrow.
Binds underlying organs to skin and to each other. Forms delicate thin membranes throughout the body.
functions in support including muscles to bones, ligaments
Functions as a protective cushion, insulates to preserve body heat; stores energy.
FIBROCARTILAGE
Tough, shock, absorbing. Found between vertebrae.
HYALINE CARTILAGE
covers end of joints, nose, and respiratory passages.
ELASTIC CARTILAGE
Found in external ear and larynx.
Forms the covering of all glands
Makes up glands
Protective tissue
Sweat glands , salivary glands, and the mammary glands.
Secrets and protects.
The male urethra and the ducts of some glands.
Blocks diffusion (no leaking)
Urinary bladder
Group of cells that separates tissue.
Protection
Skin and mouth.
Multiple layers of flat cells.
Secretion and absorption.
Digestive tract and uterus.
Single layer of vertical columns.
Secretion and absorption
Kidney, Tubules, and Ducts
Single layer of cubes
Single layer of flat cells.
Diffusion and filtration.
Air sacs of the lungs and walls of the capillaries.
Secretion and cilia-aided movement.
Lining air passages and tubes of the reproductive system.
Appear stratified, but just a single layer of cells, nuclei at different levels.