4.10 - Unit 4: Histology

Finger-like extensions that increase the surface area of a cell.

• microvilli

• cilia

• histology

• lumen

• cartilage

Hair-like projections that actively flex to move mucus across the cell’s exterior.

• microvilli

• cilia

• histology

• lumen

• cartilage

The hollow inside portion of a body cavity or tube.

• microvilli

• cilia

• histology

• lumen

• cartilage

The study of tissues.

• microvilli

• cilia

• histology

• lumen

• cartilage

A connective tissue that provides support and flexibility to certain bones.

• microvilli

• cilia

• histology

• lumen

• cartilage

Another term for bone.

• microvilli

• cilia

• histology

• osseous tissue

• cartilage

Membrane lining the body cavities open to the outside world. 

• serous membranes 

• mucous membranes 

• cutaneous membrane 

• synovial membrane

Membrane lining the body cavities that are closed to the outside world. 

• serous membranes 

• mucous membranes 

• cutaneous membrane 

• synovial membrane

Membrane lining the spaces between bones and joints that move.

• serous membranes 

• mucous membranes 

• cutaneous membrane 

• synovial membrane

Skin. 

• serous membranes 

• mucous membranes 

• cutaneous membrane 

• synovial membrane