Chapter 4 - The Tissue Level of Organization Notes Flashcards
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Chapter 4 - The Tissue Level of Organization
how many types of cells are in teh body
about 200
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what is the study of tissues
histology
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how many types of tissues in body
4
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what are the types of tissues in body
epithelial
connective
muscle
neural
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epithelial tissue includes:
glands
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epithelial tissues cover
internal and external surfaces
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glands are
secretary structures that are made from epithelial tissue
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the skin is
epithelium tissue
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what lines the gi tract, respiratory tract, reproductive and urinary tracts
epithelium tissue
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characteristics of epithelium
cellularity polarity attachment avascularity regeneration
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function of epithelial tissue is
provide physical protection, control permeability, provide sensation, and produce specialized secreations via glandular epithelium
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epithelia that line pasageways have ___ present
microvilli
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where is stereocilia found
male reproductive tract and the inner ear
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epithelia attaches to other cells by _______
cell junctions
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how many types of cell junctions
3
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what are the cell junctions
tight junctions
gap junctions
desmosomes
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epithelia can be classified by
shape
based on view under microscope
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what are the shapes for epithelia
squamous
cuboidal
columnar
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also can classify epithelia by
number of layers
simple or stratified
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squamous epithelium
thin flat and irregular in shape
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simple squamaous is found
where absorption takes place or where a slick surface is required to reduce friction
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mesothelium
a specialized epithelium that does not contact the outside world, they line the ventral body cavities, the pleura peritoneum and pericardium
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endothelium
simple epithelia that line the heart and all blood vessels.
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stratified epithelial is found
where mechanical stress is severe