Exam 1 Flash Cards

Question 1

1. The primary tissue type that covers most surfaces internally and externally

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Epithelial tissue

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2. An epithelial tissue function of skin and mucous membranes

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protection from irritants

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3. A primary function of epithelial tissue lining the small intestines

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absorption of nutrients

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4. A primary function of epithelial tissue found in the glomerulus of kidneys

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filtration of blood plasma

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5. An epithelial tissue function demonstrated by glands

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secretion of enzymes, hormones, and fluids

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6. Epithelial tissue structure of one layer of cells

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simple epithelium

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7. Epithelial tissue structure with more than one layer of cells

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stratified epithelium

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8. Falsely stratified structure of epithelial tissue is called

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pseudostratified epithelium

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9. Flat or disc like shape of epithelial cells

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Squamous epithelium

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Square like shape of epithelial cells

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cuboidal epithelium

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Tall shape of epithelial cells

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columnar epithelium

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Epithelial tissue structures that move material

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cilia

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12. Epithelial cells that may appear squamous at one time and then cuboidal at another time are referred to as

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transitional epithelium

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Epithelial tissue structures that increase surface area

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microvilli

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Cells that may be associated with epithelial tissue that secrete mucus

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goblet cells

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Function of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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protection from abrasion, moisture loss, and irritants

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Location of simple columnar with microvilli epithelium

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stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, as well as the gall bladder and Fallopian tubes, and uterus in the female reproductive system

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Location of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

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Respiratory tract and nasal cavity

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Location of stratified squamous keratinized epithelium

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epidermis/ skin

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Location of transitional epithelium

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urinary bladder

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Vertical plane dividing the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts

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coronal

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Horizontal plane dividing the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom)
parts

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transverse

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Vertical plane dividing the body into equal left and right halves

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midsagittal

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Parallel to midsagittal, but left or right of midsagittal; divides structure
into unequal portions

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sagittal plane

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Passes through structure at an angle

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oblique plane

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is formed by bones of the cranium

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cranial cavity

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formed by the bones of the vertebral column

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vertebral canal

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Larger than posterior cavity – Does not completely encase organs in bone – Partitioned by thoracic diaphragm into * Superior thoracic cavity * Inferior abdominopelvic cavity

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ventral cavity

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Significant difference between posterior aspect and ventral cavity— subdivisions of ventral cavity are lined with

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serous membranes

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lines internal surface of body wall

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parietal layer

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covers external surface of organs

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visceral layer

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space between membranes

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serous cavity

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Liquid secreted by cells in serous membrane – Acts as lubricant – Reduces friction caused by movement of organs against body wall

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serous fluid

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abdominopelvic and thoracic cavity making up

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ventral cavity

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upper chest cavity

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thoracic cavity

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abdomen cavity

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abdominopelvic cavity

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—median space in the thoracic cavity

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mediastinium

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—two-layered serous membrane

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pericardium

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Outer layer, which forms the sac around the heart

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Parietal pericardium

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Forms the heart’s external surface

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Visceral pericardium

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Space between parietal and visceral layers containing serous fluid

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pericardial cavity

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two-layered serous membrane associated with lungs

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pleura

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Outer layer lines internal surface of thoracic wall

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parietal pleura

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Inner layer covers external surface of lungs

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visceral pleura

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Space between parietal and visceral layers containing serous fluid

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pleural cavity

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Contains most of the digestive system organs, kidneys, and most of the ureters

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abdominal cavity

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Contains distal part of large intestine, remainder of ureters and urinary bladder, and internal reproductive organs

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pelvic cavity

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two-layered serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity

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peritoneum

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Outer layer, which lines the internal walls of the abdominopelvic cavity

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parietal peritoneum

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– Inner layer, which covers the external surface of most abdominal and pelvic organs

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visceral peritoneum

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– Potential space between parietal and visceral layers containing serous fluid

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peritoneal cavity

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Middle region, named for the umbilicus (navel) that lies in its center

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umbilical reigon

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Superior to umbilical

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epigastric reigon

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Inferior to umbilical

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hypogastric reigon

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Inferior to costal cartilages and lateral to epigastric

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Right and left hypochondriac regions

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Lateral to umbilical

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Right and left lumbar regions

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simple cuboidal epithelium

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stratified cuboidal epithelium

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simple squamous epithelium

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stratified squamous epithelium

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simple columnar epithelium

Question 61

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pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium