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Define the word Tissue

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groups of cells which are similar in structure and which preform common or related functions

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what is the study of tissues called

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histology

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what are the 4 basic kinds of tissue?

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  • epithelial tissue
  • connective tissue
  • muscle tissue
  • nervous tissue
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Give 5 functions of Epithelial Tissue

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• Lines inside of ducts and cavities 
• covers outside of an organism 
• protects underlying tissues from: 
    - damage, micro-organisms, UV light and       desiccation 
    - some have excretory function
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Describe the structure of the Squamous Epithelium

> picture this in your head

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  • THIN & closely packed -> mosaic pattern
  • LARGE CENTRAL NUCLEUS
  • lies on basement membrane
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Location of the Squamous Epithelium

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  • Line blood vessels
  • mouth
  • oesophagus
  • alveoli of lungs
  • body cavities heart chambers
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Function of the Squamous Epithelium

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  • Protects underlying tissues
  • semi-permeable
  • very smooth easy for transport
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where can stratified epithelium be found and why

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  • Skin, hair, nails, pharynx, vagina, oesophagus, conjunctiva
  • where the body linings have to withstand wear and tear
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what does stratified epithelium look like

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  • composed of several layers of cells
  • top cells are flat and scaly
  • may or may not be keratinized
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what is the function of cuboidal epithelium

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secretory function -> hormones, saliva, sweat, digestive juices

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where can cuboidal epithelium be found?

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• Glands -> thyroid, salivary, sebaceous glands, tubules in the nephron of the kidney

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structure of cuboidal epithelium

  • picture the tubes and epithelium lining it -
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cube shape

LARGE ROUND CENTRAL NUCLEUS

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location of columnar epithelium

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stomach and intestines

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function of columnar epithelium

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  • secrete mucous to keep surface moist ( makes transport of food easier )
  • microvilli enlarge surface area -> absorption of digested food
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structure of columnar epithelium

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  • long column OVAL SHAPED NUCLEUS usually at base of cell
  • GOBLET CELLS
  • some cells also have microvilli
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structure of ciliated columnar epithelium

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  • columnar shape
  • LARGE OVAL SHAPED NUCLEUS
  • CILIA present
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function of ciliated columnar epithelium

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1) secrete mucous to trap dust
2) cilia moves mucus in our breathing passages
3) propels the ovum to the uterus
4) circulates cerebrospinal fluid around our brain

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Give 5 functions of connective tissue

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  • connects, binds & supports
  • tendons, ligaments
  • protects and cushions organs & tissue
  • insulates
  • transports substances i.e. blood
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what type of matrix does areolar connective tissue have

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jelly like matrix

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location of areolar connective tissue

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under the skin
around muscles
organs
blood vessels and nerves

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function of areolar connective tissue

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  • attached skin to underlying muscles and bones
  • binds organs of the abdomen
  • defends against injury
  • stores fat
  • forms sheaths around -> muscles, nerves, blood vessels and glands
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Know that Adipose are large fat storing cells & each cell is called a adipocyte

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And it’s under the skin and around organs & store fat as potential storage of energy
NO FIBRES OR MATRIX VISIBLE

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structure of white fibrous tissue

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  • closely packed fibrous collagen
  • arranged in parallel rows
  • FIBROBLAST -> fiber producing cells
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location of white fibrous tissue

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skin, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and bones

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function of white fibrous tissue
provide support and shock absorption to our bones and organs
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location of Yellow Elastic Tissue
* lung tissue * walls of elastic arteries * trachea * Ligaments
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Structure of YET
* freely-branching elastic fibres | * FIBROBLAST cells make the yellow elastic fibres
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Function of YET
Enables organs and parts of organs to stretch
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what are cartilage producing cells called?
chondrocytes
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where is hyaline cartilage found
* intervertebral discs * end of long bones * tip of nose * connection between ribs and sternum
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name 3 functions of hyaline cartilage
* reduces friction at joints * movement * support
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where is white cartilage found
* pubic symphysis | * intervertebral discs
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functions of white fibrocartilage (3)
* shock absorbers * provides sturdiness without impending movement * deepens sockets
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location of yellow elastic cartilage
* ear lobes * larynx * epiglottis * eustachian tube
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functions of YEC
* maintain shape | * support
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Function of Blood Plasma
``` Transport of: • blood cells • absorbed food after digestion • waste products in cells to excretory organs • Hormones -> distributes heat ```
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Function of erythrocytes
Transport oxygen to the cells and carbon dioxide back to the lungs
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oxyhemoglobin
O2 and haemoglobin
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function of leukocytes (3)
* defending the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials * formation and distribution of antibodies * can move out of blood into surround tissue
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function of thrombocytes
helps with blood clotting
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what are cells that produce bone tissue called?
osteocytes
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osteon or haversian system
many circles together
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describe the matrix of a haversian system
hard & strong | water and inorganic salts w/ mostly calcium
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what’s a haversian canal?
canal running down the center -> blood vessels, nerves and lymph vessels are found here
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what is the purpose of the canaliculi
transport of oxygen and nutrients is done through these tiny canals cause matrix is hard
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name 5 functions of bone
* support * locomotion * protection * manufacturing of blood cells * homeostasis
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Name functions of muscle tissue (6)
* movement * locomotion * maintains posture * produces heat * pumps blood * peristalsis
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Name 3 characteristics regarding the structure of skeletal muscle
* long cylindrical myofibrils * myofibrils have alternating light and dark bands * multinucleated
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where is skeletal muscle found
voluntary muscles | biceps & hamstrings
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Give 4 characteristics about the structure of smooth muscle
* spindle shaped with 1 LARGE CENTRAL NUCLEUS * No light/ dark bands * Not attached to bone * Contraction is slow and rhythmical
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location is smooth muscle
* walls of digestive system * blood vessels * urinary tubes * eye * diaphragm
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Function is smooth muscle
Peristalsis-> movement in vital organs
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describe the structure of cardiac muscle
* muscle fibres are fine, shorter and BRANCHES * Fibres connected by bridges ( intercalated discs ) cells are joined so heart can beat * Areolar tissue is between fibres * Striations present but not as distinct
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function is cardiac muscle
contraction and relaxation of the heart
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what is the function of a neuron
carries impulses away from and to CNS
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eyo label the neuron
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