Tissues

Question 1

Tissues

Answer 1

A group of cells w/similar function and structure

Question 2

4 types of tissues

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Connective, epithelial, muscle and nervous

Question 3

Cytology

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Study of cells

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Histology

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Microscopic study of tissues

Question 5

Epithelial tissue

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Sheets of cells, cover internal and external surfaces, forms glands

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Functions of epithelial tissue

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Protect, diffusion/filtration, secretion/excretion/absorption, sensory

Question 7

Basal cell

Answer 7

Base membrane that connects the epithelial cells to the connective tissue

Question 8

Cell connections

Answer 8

Tight junctions, desmosomes, gap junctions

Question 9

Tight junctions

Answer 9

Membranes fuse; water tight

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Desmosomes

Answer 10

Strong adhesion; Velcro

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Gap junctions

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Channels between cells

Question 12

Hemidesmosomes

Answer 12

Between the cell and basement membrane; attach a cell to extra cellular structures

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How to classify epithelial tissue

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How many layers?
Shape of he cell on the exposed surface

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Simple

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One layer of cells

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Stratified

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More than one layer of cells

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Squamous

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Squished or flattened cells

Question 17

Cuboidal

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Cube shaped cells

Question 18

Columnar

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Tall column like cells with the nucleus lined up

Question 19

Transitional

Answer 19

Found in the urinary tract

Question 20

Ciliated pseudostratified columnar

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Respiratory tract

Question 21

Glands

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Make and discharge secretions; endocrine & exocrine

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Exocrine glands

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Act locally; have ducts; have secretory units

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Alveolar/acinar

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Rounded or bulb shape

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Tubular

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Test tube shape

Question 25

Endocrine glands

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No ducts; secrete hormones into blood stream

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Goblet cells

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Secretes mucus

Question 27

Connective tissue

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Connects, protects, supports, stores energy, transports

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Connective tissue characteristics

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Composed of cells, fibers and ground substances

Question 29

Matrix

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Made of fibers and ground substances

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Ground substance

Answer 30

Glycosaminoglycan

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Fibers(proteins)

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Collagen Reticular Elastic

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Fixed tissue

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Fibroblasts Reticular cell Adipose

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Wandering cells

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Leukocytes(white blood cells) Mast cells Macrophages

Question 34

Connective tissue proper

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Loose Dense

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Specialized connective tissue

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Cartilage Bone Blood

Question 36

Loose connective tissue

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Areolar Adipose Reticular

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Dense connective tissue

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Regular Irregular Elastic