Tissue Flashcards Set #3

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Compact bone

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Dense and strong bone tissue that forms the outer layer of bones.

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Sponge bone

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Porous bone tissue found inside bones, often containing bone marrow.

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Periosteum

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A dense layer of vascular connective tissue surrounding the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

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Hemopoiesis

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The process of blood cell production, which occurs in the bone marrow.

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Blood

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A fluid connective tissue that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body.

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Membrane

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A thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ.

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Carcinogen

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A substance or agent capable of causing cancer.

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Malignant

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Refers to a severe and progressively worsening disease, often used to describe cancerous tumors.

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Benign

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Refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous and does not spread to other parts of the body.

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Synovial membrane

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A specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of capsules of synovial joints and tendon sheath.