extracellular material which is produced by the cells embedded in it, containing ground substance and fibers

release of a substance from a gland via exocytosis

adult stem cell from which most connective tissue cells are derived

embryonic tissue from which connective tissue cells derive

middle embryonic germ layer from which connective tissue, muscle tissue, and some epithelial tissue derive

simple squamous epithelial tissue which covers the major body cavities and is the epithelial portion of serous membranes

specialized loose connective tissue present in the umbilical cord

group of cells that secrete mucous, a thick, slippery substance that keeps tissues moist and acts as a lubricant

tissue membrane that is covered by protective mucous and lines tissue exposed to the outside environment

type of tissue that is capable of contracting and generating tension in response to stimulation; produces movement.

layer of lipid inside some neuroglial cells that wraps around the axons of some neurons

muscle cells

accidental death of cells and tissues

type of tissue that is capable of sending and receiving impulses through electrochemical signals.

supportive neural cells