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onsists of a collection of widely scattered glands and specialized cells that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
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also known as sustentacular cells
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made of non-striated muscle fibers that are thickest in the center before tapering towards the ends
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also known as interstitial cells
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major function is to hold tissues together
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found covering and lining the surfaces of the body and organs
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study of tissues (groups or collections of cells with similar functions) and their cellular components.
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hemical messengers that either circulate in the blood, acting upon specific target cells throughout the body, or diffuse through interstitial fluid, acting locally on nearby cells
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groups of specialized epithelial cells that function to secrete products either onto a body surface, or into the blood, either directly, or via a duct
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organs responsible for gamete production
