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A group of closely associated Cells that work together to carry out a specific Function or group of Functions

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Tissue

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A tissue is classified by

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size, shape and arrangement

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Nonliving material that lies Between the cells and is produced by the cells
-Give body its strength to maintain shape

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Intercellular Materials

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Close space between cells by fusing cell membranes

Among cells that form linings, sheet-like layers such as found in the Blood-Brain Barrier

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Tight Junctions

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Form “spot welds” between cells; similar to Velcro & provides structural reinforcement

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Desmosomes

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Form tubular channels between cells and allows molecules to move between cells

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Gap Junctions

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Tissue that functions: Protection, Secretion, Absorption, Excretion

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Epithelial

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Tissues functions: Movement

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Muscle

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Covers all free body surfaces, inside and out

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Epithelial Tissue

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Location:
Air Sacs (alveoli) of the lungs where O2 and CO2 are exchanged
Walls of Capillaries, lines the insides of blood and lymph vessels
Covers the membranes that line body cavities

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Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Location:
Covers the Ovaries
Lines the Kidneys Tubules and Ducts of various Glands

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Simple Cubodial Epithelium

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Location: Lines the Uterus, Stomach and Intestines

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

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Location: Lines the passages of the Respiratory System

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Psudedostratified Columnar Epithelium

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Reticular Fibers are also produced by

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Fibroblast

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Release fluid products by Exocytosis: Release secretions without losing Cytoplasm

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Meocrine Glands

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Lose some of their Cytoplasm during secretion of their products

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Apocrine Glands

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Release entire Cells in their secretions

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Holocrine Glands

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Lines Ducts of Mammary, Sweat, and Salivary Glands, and the Pancreas

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Stratified Cubodial Epithelium

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Lipids are stored in

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Adipoctyes

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Adipoctyes are located in the _____

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Dermis

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Correct sequence of the strata in order.

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  1. Stratum Corneum
  2. Stratum Lucidum
  3. Stratum Granulosum
  4. Stratum Spinosum
  5. Stratum Basale
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Where are meloncytes located?

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Stratum Basale

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is a complex disk-shaped structure that is located on the surface of one cell that is matched to an identical structure on the surface of the adjacent cell________?

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Desmosome

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Layer of Dead cells and is only found in thick skin (Palms of hands & feet, lips)___?
Cells appear clear

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Stratum Lucidum

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Plays a Role in Temperature Regulation and is the outermost layer
Stratum Corneum
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Ridges allow us to grip surfaces and walk upright and grasp objects are called ______
Dermal Papillae
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Carry Impulses to Dermal Muscles and Glands causing them to react
Motor Fibers
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Carry impulses away from specialized sensory Receptors of Skin
Sensory Fibers
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Located deep in the Dermis | Stimulated by heavy Pressure
Pacinian (Lamellated) Corpuscles
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Detect Light Touch
Meissner’s (Tactile) Corpuscles
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Anchors the Skin to the underlying tissue and storage site for Nutrients (Lipids are stored in Adipocytes)
Hypodermis
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What produces Goose Bumps _______?
Arrector Pili Muscle
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Sebum is produced by ____
Sebaceous Glands
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Type of Merocrine Gland that releases fluid products by Exocytosis (Respond to elevated body temperature) Glands produce a thin, watery liquid (Sweat / Perspiration)
Eccrine Glands
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Found all over the body, but are especially numerous on the Forehead, Upper Lip, Neck, Back, Palms and Soles
Eccrine (Sweat) Glands
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Glands that lose some Cytoplasm during secretion
Apocrine Glands
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Embedded in the Subcutaneous Tissue and their ducts open into Hair Follicles Begin to function at Puberty under the influence of the Androgens
Apocrine (Sweat) Glands
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Apocrine glands are found?
Axillary region (Armpits)
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Bones are classified according to __________?
Shape
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The Shaft of the bone is called?
Diaphysis
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Tough vascular covering of fibrous tissue that completely covers the bone is called _____?
Periosteum
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The articulating surface is coated with a layer of Hyaline Cartilage called
Articular Cartilage
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Outer Layer/Composed of Dense Irregular CT
Fibrous Periosteum
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Inner Layer/Composed of specialized Osteoprogenitor Cells that can differentiate into Osteoblasts and these cells are involved in Bone Formation.
Osteogenic Layer
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Thin membrane containing bone-forming cells that lines the Medullary Cavity.
Endosteum
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Gives bone its strength and resilience (ability to return to its original shape)
Collagen
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Cells that are responsible for the production of new Bone Matrix
Osteoblasts
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When an Osteoblast becomes completely surrounded by Bone Matrix, it differentiates into an _________
Osteocyte
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Cells that function to break down the calcified Bone Matrix.
Osteoclasts
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Canals that connect each Lacuna to another Lacuna?
Canaliculi
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Bones that originate within sheet-like layers of Primitive CT is called?
Intramembranous Bone Formation
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Bones that begin as masses of Cartilage that are later replaced by Bone Tissue is called?
Endochondral Bone Formation
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What deposits Bony Matrix around themselves, forming Spongy Bone in all directions?
Osteoblasts
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The process of forming an Endochondral Bone by the replacement of Hyaline Cartilage is called?
Endochondral Ossification
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Which ossification center deposits Bony Matrix from the center towards the ends of the bone only?
Primary Ossification Center
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Which ossification center deposit Bony Matrix in all directions in the Epiphyses?
The Secondary Ossification Centers
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The first layer is composed of resting cells: Hyaline Cartilage without morphological changes is called?
Resting Zone
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Thin membrane containing bone-forming cells that lines the Medullary Cavity.
Endosteum
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Gives bone its strength and resilience (ability to return to its original shape)
Collagen
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Cells that are responsible for the production of new Bone Matrix
Osteoblasts
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When an Osteoblast becomes completely surrounded by Bone Matrix, it differentiates into an _________
Osteocyte
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Cells that function to break down the calcified Bone Matrix.
Osteoclasts
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Canals that connect each Lacuna to another Lacuna?
Canaliculi
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Bones that originate within sheet-like layers of Primitive CT is called?
Intramembranous Bone Formation
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Bones that begin as masses of Cartilage that are later replaced by Bone Tissue is called?
Endochondral Bone Formation
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What deposits Bony Matrix around themselves, forming Spongy Bone in all directions?
Osteoblasts
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The process of forming an Endochondral Bone by the replacement of Hyaline Cartilage is called?
Endochondral Ossification
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Which ossification center deposits Bony Matrix from the center towards the ends of the bone only?
Primary Ossification Center
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Which ossification center deposit Bony Matrix in all directions in the Epiphyses?
The Secondary Ossification Centers
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The first layer is composed of resting cells: Hyaline Cartilage without morphological changes is called?
Resting Zone
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The second layer contains rows of many young cells undergoing Mitosis.
Proliferative Zone
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The third layer is composed of older cells that were left behind when new cells appear is called?
Hypertrophic Cartilage Zone
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Layer is made up of dead cells and Calcified Intercellular substance. 4th layer.
Calcified Cartilage Zone
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Hormone that stimulates an increase in the number and activity of Osteoclasts, the bone resorbing cells.
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
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Hormone released by the C Cells of the Thyroid Gland | Helps to maintain homeostatic levels of Calcium in the blood
Calcitonin
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Which hormone is secreted from the Pituitary Gland | Stimulates division of Cartilage Cells in the Epiphyseal Disks
Growth Hormone
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Bone to bone is called a _______?
Ligament
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Muscle to bone is called a ______?
Tendon
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(80 bones) that consists of the Head, Neck, and Trunk.
Axial Skeleton
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(126 Bones) that consists of the upper and lower limbs.
Appendicular Skeleton
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Synarthoric joins have what type of movement ____
Immovable; No movement
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Amphiarthrotic joins have what type of movement _____
Slight Movement
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Diarthrotic joints have what type of movement _____
Allows for Free Movement
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Dense CT holding them together; contains many collagenous fibers. Lack a Joint Cavity
Fibrous Joints
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Hyaline and/or Fibrocartilage connects the bones. | Lack a Joint Cavity
Cartilaginous joints
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Allow free movement | Possess a Joint Cavity
Synovial Joints
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The 3 types of Fibrous Joints
Sutures Gomphoses Syndesmosis
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The 2 types of Cartilaginous Joints
Synchondrosis | Symphysis
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Joints between the Metacarpals and Phalanges are?
CondylarJoint
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Allow Sliding or back-and-forth motion and Twisting movements. Wrist (Carpals) and Ankle (Tarsals),
Gliding Joints
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Elbow and the joints of the Phalanges are considered what type of joint.
Hinge Joint
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Movement is limited to Rotation around a central axis. Examples: The Atlas rotates around the Dens (process) of the Axis
Pivot Joint
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Permits a variety of Movements (Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction and Circumduction Example: Thumb
Saddle Joint
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Function: It protects underlying cells from harmful environmental effects
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
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Fluid-Filled sacs | Cushion and aid the movement of tendons that glide over bony parts
Bursae
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Holds the bones of a Synovial Joint together
Joint Capsule
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Inner lining of the Urinary Bladder and the passageways of the Urinary System
Transitional Epithelium

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