FA22 AP Ch04 Vocab

A group of similar cells (and their intercellular substance) specialized to perform a specific function.

• tissues
• glands
• endocrine glands
• cell junctions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

A primary tissue that covers the body's surface, lines its internal cavities, and forms glands

• epithelial tissues
• exocrine glands
• basement membrane
• connective tissue

One or more epithelial cells that are specialized to secrete or excrete substances.

• glands
• endocrine glands
• cell junctions
• collagen fibers

Specialized epithelial tissue that secretes a product directly into a hollow organ or duct.

• exocrine glands
• basement membrane
• connective tissue
• elastic fibers

Ductless gland that secretes one or more hormones into the bloodstream

• endocrine glands
• cell junctions
• collagen fibers
• reticular fibers

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Layer of nonliving extracellular material that anchors epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue.

• basement membrane
• connective tissue
• elastic fibers
• fibroblasts

A type of junction that connects epithelial cells

• cell junctions
• collagen fibers
• reticular fibers
• cartilage

A primary tissue; functions include support, energy storage, and protection

• connective tissue
• elastic fibers
• fibroblasts
• bone

Strong and slightly flexible type of connective tissue fiber, made of protein.

• collagen fibers
• reticular fibers
• cartilage
• blood

Fiber formed from the protein elastin, which gives a rubbery and resilient quality to the matrix of connective tissue.

• elastic fibers
• fibroblasts
• bone
• adipose tissue