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Q1: Different Tissue Types and Cell Modification Flashcards

1
Q

The different types of cells in the body are
organized into ________ to carry out specific
functions.

A

tissues

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Four types of tissues based on the type of cell that composed them.

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  • Epithelial
  • Connective
  • Nervous
  • Muscular
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Enumerate the levels of organization

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Cell > Tissue > Organ > Organ System > Organism

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This type of tissue is commonly seen outside the body as coverings or as linings of organs and cavities.

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Epithelial Tissues

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It is characterized by closely-joined cells with tight junctions. Being tightly packed, tight junctions serve as barriers for pathogens, mechanical injuries, and fluid loss.

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Epithelial Tissues

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The functions of the epithelia include:

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  • Protection
  • Absorption
  • Secretion
  • Sensation
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Classification of epithelial tissues based on the shape.

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  • Squamous epithelium
  • Cuboidal epithelium
  • Columnar epithelium
  • Transitional Epithelium
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Classification of epithelial tissues based on the number of layer.

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  • Simple epithelium
  • Stratified epithelium
  • Pseudo stratified columnar
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It has cells that are wider than their height (flat and scalelike). Function for exchange of material through diffusion.

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Squamous epithelium

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It has cells whose height and width are approximately the same (cube-shaped). This is intended for secretion.

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Cuboidal epithelium

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It has cells taller than they are wide (column-shaped).

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Columnar epithelium

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It has cells that can change from squamous to cuboidal, depending on the amount of tension on the epithelium.

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Transitional epithelium

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Epithelium having only one cell thick (unilayered).

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Simple Epithelium

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epithelium having two or more cells in thickness or multi-layered.

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Stratified Epithelium

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Single layer of cells; may just look stacked because of varying height; for lining of respiratory tract; usually lined with cilia.

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Pseudo stratified columnar

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16
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Include a large group of different tissues characterized by having dispersed cells and large extracellular space.

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Connective Tissues

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A large extracellular space that may be solid (as in bone), soft (as in loose connective tissue), or liquid (as in blood).

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Extracellular Matrix

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18
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It functions mainly for binding and support of other tissues.

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Connective Tissue

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19
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Classifications of Connective Tissues

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  • Connective tissue proper
  • Supportive connective tissue
  • Fluid connective tissues
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20
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Group of connective tissues that includes loose and dense connective tissues, reticular connective tissues, elastic connective tissues, and adipose tissues.

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Connective tissue proper

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21
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Group of connective tissues that includes cartilage and bones.

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Supportive connective tissue

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22
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The most widespread connective tissue in the vertebrate body which binds epithelia to underlying tissues and holds organs in place.

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Loose connective tissues

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It gets its name from the loose weave of its fibers, which include all three types. It is found in the skin and throughout the body.

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Loose connective tissue

24
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It is dense with collagenous fibers. It is found in tendons and ligaments.

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Fibrous connective tissue

25
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Connective tissue that attach muscles to bones.

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tendons

26
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Connective tissue that connects bones at joints.

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Ligaments

27
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A mineralized connective tissue.

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bone

28
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Bone-forming cells that deposit a matrix of collagen.

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osteoblasts

29
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The microscopic structure of hard mammalian bone that consists of repeating units.

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osteons

30
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A specialized loose connective tissue that stores fat in its cells distributed throughout its matrix.

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Adipose tissue

31
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It has a liquid extracellular matrix called plasma, which consists of water, salts, and dissolved proteins.

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blood

32
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Other term for red blood cells

A

erythrocytes

33
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Other term for white blood cells

A

leukocytes

34
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It contatins collagenous fibers embedded in a rubbery protein-carbohydrate complex.

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Cartilage

35
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A rubber protein-carbohydrate complex found in cartilages.

A

chondroitin sulfate

36
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Cells that secretes the collagen and chondroitin sulfate, which together make cartilage a strong yet flexible support material.

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chondrocytes

37
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Contractile tissues responsible for movement.

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Muscular tissues

38
Q

Proteins involved in muscle contraction.

A

myosin and actin

39
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Three types of muscular tissues

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  • skeletal
  • smooth
  • cardiac
40
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Long, cylindrical, multinucleate cells; obvious striations that functions for voluntary movement; locomotion; manipulation of the environment; facial expression; voluntary control.

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Skeletal Muscle

41
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As it contracts, it propels blood into the circulation; involuntary control.

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Cardiac muscle

42
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It propels substances or objects (foodstuffs, urine, a baby) along internal passageways; involuntary control.

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Smooth muscle

43
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It transmit electrical signals from sensory receptors and to effectors (muscles and glands) which control their activity.

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Nerve Cell

44
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Supporting cells of nervous tissues

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glial cells

45
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It has contributed greatly to the adaptation of organisms.

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Cell specialization

46
Q

They are produced in the testes.

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Sperm cells

47
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It is small and streamlined, allowing it to move easily and has a flagellum (a whip-like tail) that propels it.

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Sperm cell

48
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The function of these cells is to fertilize eggs cells during reproduction.

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Sperm cell

49
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They are found in the roots of plants and absorb water for the plant more efficiently.

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Root hair cells

50
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They have a biconcave shape that increases surface area.

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Red blood cells

51
Q

Their small size and ability to bend allows them to easily move over the body.

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Red blood cells

52
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These are used to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

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Red blood cells

53
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Tiny little microscopic projections that exist in, on, and around cells.

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microvilli

54
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Projections of some mucous membranes, most specifically of the small intestine, which are tiny folds that project out like numerous fingers.

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villi

55
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It may sweep unwanted materials toward a resorptive area of the cell.

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microvilli

56
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They are fine, whiplike/hairlike structures that extend from the body of a variety of cells.

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Cilia and flagella

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