Chapter 20 Vocab

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Animal tissue that functions mainly to bind and support other tissues, having a sparse population of cells scattered through an extracellular matrix.

An integrated group of cells with a common function, structure or both.

A specialized structure composed of several different types of tissues that together perform specific functions.

A dense tissue with large numbers of collagenous fibers organized into parallel bundles. Dominant tissue that is in tendons and ligaments.

The vertebrate organ system through which lymph circulates; includes lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and the spleen.

Type of connective tissue whose cells contain fat.

A sheet of tightly packed cells lining organs, body cavities and external surfaces.

A type of muscle lacking striations; responsible for involuntary body activities.