BIOL 10210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Bone Resorption, Calcification, Metaphysis
18 Aug 2016
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Tissues and homeostasis: the four basic types of tissues in the human body contribute to homeostasis by providing diverse functions including protection, support, communication among cells, and resistance to disease. Histology: the science that deals with the study of tissues. Pathologist: physician who specializes in laboratory studies of cells and tissues to help other physicians make accurate diagnoses. One principal function of pathologist: examine tissues for any changes that might indicate disease. Only a few cells (like phagocytes) move throughout the body searching for invaders to destroy a. ii. Many cells migrate during the growth and development process before birth: usually have a common embryonic origin. Developed the same way: each tissue is going to have its own specific function according to its origin, structure and properties of specific tissue a. Influenced by factors such as the nature of the extracellular material that surrounds the tissue cells and the connections between the cells that compose the tissue: consistency: b. i.
