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Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
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It is a group of cells with similar structures and functions.

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TISSUES

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2
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The study of tissues.

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Histology

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3
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It is a type of gland that has ducts.

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Exocrine glands

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4
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It is a type of gland which do not have ducts.

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Endocrine gland

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5
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A tissue that’s one layer thick but appears to be multilayered and is composed of cells taller than they are wide is ______.

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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6
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These are composed of soft areolar connective tissue and contain no epithelial cells at all.

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Synovial Membranes

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7
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What is the main cellular mechanism for taking up specific target molecules?

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  • Receptor- mediated endocytosis
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8
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Meaning of (cams)?

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Cell adhesion molecules

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9
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This layer is known as the layer that is deeper than the Dermis layer of the skin.

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Hypodermis

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10
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It can be smooth or lined with microvilli or cilia and its smooth type can reduce friction as the material moves across it.

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Free Surface

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11
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It binds adjacent cells together and forms permeability barriers and prevents the passage of materials between epithelial cells because they surround each cell, similar to the way a belt surrounds the waist.

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Tight Junctions

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12
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It is a small channel that allows small molecules and ions to pass from one epithelial cell to an adjacent one.

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Gap Junctions

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13
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It is a secretory organ.

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Gland

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14
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It involves the release of secretory products by exocytosis

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Merocrine secretion

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15
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A rope-like structure that connects to the bone and muscles is tendon _____________ connects bone to bone through joints.

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Ligaments

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16
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Greater amounts of the pigment_______

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Melanin

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17
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It is the very specialized tissue making up the nervous system.

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Nervous Tissue

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18
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If the study of the body structure is known as anatomy. How do you refer to the study of tissues?

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Histology

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19
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True or False. Smooth Muscle is responsible for pumping blood.

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False (Cardiac Muscle)

20
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True or False. Reticular fibers are fine collagen fibers that form a branching network that supports other cells and tissues.

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TRUE

21
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True or False. In the span of 16 weeks, embryonic tissue becomes specialized to form the types of connective tissues seen in adults.

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False (8 weeks)

22
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True or False. Serous membranes contain glands, and they secrete a fluid called serous fluid.

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False (serous membrane: no glands)

23
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Endothelium is a specialized type of extracellular material secreted by epithelial and connective tissue cells.

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False (Basement membrane)

24
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Is TISSUE MEMBRANE a thin sheet or layer of tissue that covers a structure or lines a cavity? True or False?

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True

25
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True or False. Endocrine glands secretes through ducts onto the surface of the gland

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False (exocrine glands)

26
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True or False. Cartilage is composed of chondrocytes. It is subdivided into 3 types of cartilage, Hyaline, Fibrocartilage and Elastic Cartilage

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True

27
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True or False. Cardiac muscle is known to be the muscle of the heart.

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True

28
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True or False. The neuron also known as nerve tissue is responsible for carrying information throughout the human body.

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False (nerve cell)

29
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True or False. A thin sheet or layer of tissue that covers a structure is called collagen.

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False (tissue membrane)

30
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True or False. Areolar Connective Tissue fills the spaces between organs and holds them in place, also known as the “packing material” of the body.

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True

31
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What is epithelium?

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A type of body tissue that forms the covering on all internal and external surfaces of your body.

32
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What is a gland ? give its major two types .

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Glands are composed of epithelium that is supported by network of connective tissue .The two major types of glands are endocrine and exocrine gland.

33
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What are the functions of connective tissue?

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Connective tissues enclose and separate organs and tissues; connect tissues to one another; help support and move body parts; store compounds; cushion and insulate body; transport and substances; and protect against toxins
and injury.

34
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Define Tissue Repair.

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Tissue repair is a natural process in which the primary goal is to restore the structure and function of the tissue following an injury.

35
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Describe the classification of connective tissue.

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Connective tissue is a diverse primary tissue type that makes up part of every organ in the body.

36
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List the major functions of epithelia.

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Protecting underlying structures
Acting as a barrier
Permitting the passage of substances
Secreting substances
Absorbing substances

37
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List the primary tissues of the body.

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Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Nervous Tissue

38
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What are the three layer of tissue make up the skin?

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Dermis
Hypodermis
Epidermis

39
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What pigments determine skin color?

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Melanin
Carotene
Hemoglobin

40
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Give at least 2 functions of epithelial tissue.

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Epithelial tissue perform variety of functions such as;
- Protection
- Secretion
- Absorption
- Excretion
- Filtration
- Diffusion
- Sensory reception

41
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What are the four varieties of membranes?

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Serous membranes
Synovial membranes
Mucous membranes
Cutaneous membranes

42
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Name the three types of muscle tissue.

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Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle

43
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Enumerate the correct sequence involved in wound healing.

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  • Hemostasis Phase.
    *Inflammatory Phase.
    *Proliferative Phase.
    *Maturation Phase (Remodeling Stage)
44
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Classification of Epithelia according to the shape of cells.

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Squamous
Columnar
Cuboidal

45
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Classification of Epithelia according to numbers of cell layers.

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Simple
Stratified
Pseudostratified
Transitional

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