exam 1 Flashcards
what are the four types of cells and what do they do
epithelial- covers and lines
connective- provides support
muscle- enables movement
nervous- controls work
what do epithelial cells cover
the body, organ surfaces, cavities, and tubes
epithelial cells are found ________ and _________ around the body
internal, external
what are the epithelial cells main functions
protect, secrete and absorb
what is endothelium
epithelial cells that line the heart and blood vessels
define avascular
without blood cells
define innervated
with nerves
true or false: epithelial cells are avascular and innervated
true
epithelial cells vary in _______ and ________
shape, layer
define simple
one layer
define stratified
more than one layer
what does stratified cells do
provide protection
define squamous
flattened
define cuboidal
square/cube
define columnar
rectangular
describe simple squamous epithelium
one thin layer
flat and smooth
what does simple squamous epithelium do
lines surfaces involved in passages of gas or liquid
describe simple cuboidal epithelium
one cube-shaped layer
nuclei arrange in a single row
in areas where secretion and absorption occur
describe simple columnar epithelium
elongated and closely packed
nuclei align in a row at the base of the cell
associated with absorption and secretion
describe stratified squamous epithelium
multilayered to protect
occurs in areas subject to mechanical and chemical stresses (mouth and skin)
the outer layer is worn off
replaced at equal rates
describe stratified cuboidal epithelium
two layers to protect underlying tissue
found in excretory ducts (sweat, mammary, saliva)
describe stratified columnar epithelium
rare type
in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive system
along excretory ducts
functions in secretion and production
describe pseudo-stratified columnar epithelial
nuclei are at varying levels
each cell is attached to the basement membrane
found in cilia in the trachea and uterine horn
propels material (such as sperm)
describe transitional epithelium
the basal layer of cuboidal or columnar cells
the superficial layer of squamous cells
leek proof membrane
in regions required to expand and contract
in uterus, urethra, bladder
describe the basement membrane/basal layer
foundation for epithelial tissue
network of fibers
cements cells to tissue
prevents cells from being torn off
partial barrier
describe glands
modified epithelial tissues
secretes a product
unicellular or multicellular
describe exocrine glands
process ducts
discharge secretion
unicellular or multicellular
ie: sweat, saliva, liver, pancreas
describe endocrine glands
no ducts
produces and secretes hormones into bloodstream
ie: pituitary and adrenal glands
describe connective tissue
supports and holds all organs
transport system
embedded in an extracellular matrix
most abundance tissue by weight
vascularized
creates obstacles for invading microorganisms
what are types of connective tissue
blood, hemopoietic tissue, areolar/loose connective tissue, adipose tissue, fibrous/dense connective tissue, cartilage, bone.
what does hemopoietic tissue do
produce blood cells
what are fibrous/dense connective tissue
tendons and ligaments
connective tissue is ___________, meaning it has no structure
amorphous
describe collagenous fibers
strong, thick strands of protein
bundled
surrounds organs
tendons and ligaments
describe reticular fibers
thin, delicate, branched networks of collagen
shape and support for organs
endocrine glands, lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, liver.
describe elastic fiber
stretchy
composed of elastin
complex networks
aka microfibrils
occurs in tissue subject to stretching
vocal cords, lungs, skin, walls of blood vessels
describe blood
atypical connective tissue
carries nutrients, oxygen, and waste products
describe the matrix
plasma makes up ground substance
protein makes up fibers components
visible upon clotting
what are the three types of blood cells
erythrocytes- rbc
leukocytes- wbc
thrombocytes- platelets
describe hemopoietic tissue
where blood cells and platelets are produced
jelly-like connective tissue formed in bone marrow
describe areolar tissue
loose connective tissue
abundant
beneath the skin, around blood vessels and nerves
has collagen and elastic fiber
fat and microphage is also present
fibroblast is predominant
describe adipose tissue
loose connective tissue
fat
adipocytes are predominant
located through body
vascularized
reserved energy
insulates and protects
define lymphoma
benign fatty tumor common in dogs
describe reticular tissue
lattice worked, loose connective tissue
thin, loosely arranged reticular fibers and fibroblasts
spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow
define stroma
forms frame work for organs
describe dense regular connective tissue
tightly packed, parallel collagen fibers
fibroblasts form rows
relatively avascular
slow to heal
tendons and ligaments
sheets of fascia
define fascia
thick covering of muscle
describe dense irregular connective tissue
thick bundles of collagen
fibers interwoven into single sheets
move in multiple directions to withstand forces
dermis of skin
fibrous covering of organs
kidney testes liver and spleen
tough capsule of joints
describe elastic connective tissues
elastic fibers
parallel and interwoven patterns with fibroblasts and collagen
spaces between vertebrae
in body regions that require stretching
ligaments
walls of arteries, stomach, bronchi, bladder, and heart
describe cartilage
rigid and flexible
no innervation and its avascular
can handle compressive forces
framework for bone formation
define hyaline
articular surfaces between bones
describe elastic cartilage
ear, epiglottis
______________ is the strongest type of cartilage
fibrocartilage
describe bone
hardest, most connective tissue
specialized matrix: organic collagen fibers and inorganic calcium salts
well vascularized
skeletal frame
protects organs
calcium reserve
blood cell production
fat storage
define potential space
places where liquid can accumulate
define parietal
surface adjacent to the outer body
define visceral
surface adjacent to the organ
describe the thoracic cavity
made up of heart, lungs, and other associated structures (esophagus and trachea)
boarders ribs, sternum, thoracic vertebrae and diaphragm
define pleura and give examples
serous lining
parietal, visceral, and mediastinal
define pleuritis
inflammation in the thoracic region
define mediastinum
potential space that separates the left and right pleura
describe the abdominal cavity
caudal to the thoracic cavity
contains abdominal organs
boarders diaphragm, pelvic inlet, lumbar vertebrae, and abdominal muscles
parietal and visceral peritoneum
define peritonitis
inflammation in the abdominal region
describe the pelvic cavity
caudal to the abdominal cavity
contains urinary bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs
no distinct barrier between abdominal and pelvic cavity
boarder pelvic inlet, sacrum, pelvis
define anatomy
form and structure of the body and its parts
define regional
components of a region of the body that are examined (ie: nervous system)
define systemic
separate body systems evaluated together (ie: GI tract)
define physiology
function of the body and its parts
how things work and what they do
define saggital plane
divides body into left and right parts
define medial plane
divides body into equal left and right halves
define transverse plane
divides body into cranial and caudal parts
define dorsal plane
divides body into dorsal and ventral parts
define cranial
towards the head
define caudal
towards the rear
define rostral
towards the tip of the nose, only used when talking about the head
define dorsal
on the back
define ventral
toward the stomach of the standing animal
define medial
towards the central line of the body
define lateral
away from the medial plane
define deep
toward the center of the body
define superficial
towards the surface of the body
define proximal
towards the body (extremities)
define distal
away from the body (extremities)
define palmar
back surface of the front leg distal to the carpus
define plantar
back surface of hind leg distal to the carpus
left and right halves are _________ images
mirror
give examples of paired structures
lungs, kidneys, adrenal glands, hands
what does the dorsal cavity contain
brain and spinal cord
what does the cranial thoracic cavity contain
soft organs
what is the level of organization
cell
tissue
organs
system
what percent of the body weight is made up of blood
8-10%
why is knowing what percentage of the weight is blood important?
it is used to determine amount of blood to donate
how much blood can be donated without adverse effects
10%
what is normal pH of blood
7.4
what pH is venous blood and why
7.3-7.2, because CO2 is acidic.
what can changes in pH mean?
a significant change in hydrogen ion concentration
pH is ___________ regulated
precisely
what are the two types of leukocytes
granulocytes and agranulocytes
what are granules
vacuoles in the cytoplasm that can destroy bacteria
what are the 3 types of granulocytes
neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils
what are the 2 types of agranulocytes
monocytes, lymphocytes
describe neutrophils
produced in bone marrow
high in number
first line of defense
nucleus changes shape as cell matures
dead neutrophils make up pus
how long do neutrophils circulate in the blood? in the tissue?
6-20 hours
2-3
where are neutrophils found
urinary, GI, repro, and respiratory systems.
describe eosinophils
produced in bone marrow
low in number
raspberry-like pink granules in cytoplasm
used in O2 transfer
how long do neutrophils circulate in blood? in tissue?
6-20 hours
2-3 days
what are these wbc commonly associated with
allergic reactions and parasites
describe basophils
produced in bone marrow
lowest in number
blackberry-like granules in cytoplasm
least common
minimal phagocytosis activity
define phagocytosis
first line of defense
how long do basophils circulate in blood? in tissue?
6-20 hours
2-3 days