Chapter 4 – Vocab Quiz #3

1. Chapter 4 – Vocab Quiz #3 • plasma – water matrix of blood • platelet – tiny packets of cytoplasm that contain enzymes and specific proteins in blood • lymph – interstitial fluid that enters lymph vessels • cartilage – firm gel; a supporting connective tissue • interstitial growth - a method of cartilage growth that enlarges cartilage from within • appositional growth – a method of cartilage growth that enlarges cartilage by adding new layers to the surface • hyaline cartilage – most common type of cartilage • osseous tissue – bone tissue • osteocytes – bone cells • periosteum – covering of bone surfaces

2. Chapter 4 – Vocab Quiz #3 • synovial fluid – solution filling the space around a joint • fascia – connective tissue layers and wrappings that support and surround organs • striated – skeletal muscle is this type of muscle tissue • nerve cells – nerve cells • dendrite – projections or outgrowths of a nerve cell body • inflammatory response – swelling, redness, warmth, and pain • infection – inflammation resulting from presence of bacteria • regeneration – repair process for tissues • osteoporosis – age-related reduction in bone density • dysplasia – first abnormality to be observed in tissue from an irritating stimulus such as cigarette smoke