Tissues

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Tissue

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Group or layer of cells that work together to perform a specific function

Question 2

Nervous Tissue

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Transmits signals (sensory, pain, temperature etc.)

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Epithelial Tissue

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Main functions are protection, absorption and secretion.

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Muscular Tissue

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Responsible for movement

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Connective Tissue

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Supports and binds other tissues

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Histology

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The study of cells or tissues under a microscope
hist =tissue ology= the study of

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Simple Squamous

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One layer of flat scale like epithelial cells that line blood vessels and air sacs in the lungs

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Stratified Squamous

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Multiple layers of flat scale like epithelial cells that protect underlying tissues from damage
found in mouth and skin

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Cuboidal

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describes a epithelial cell or layer of cells that is cube shaped
functions are secretion, absorption and protection

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Columnar

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describes a epithelial cell or layer of cells that is shaped as a rod or column
functions are excretion and absorption

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Loose Fibrous

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Holds organs in place, provides cushioning and support for surrounding structures

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Dense Fibrous

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Protects, supports and holds bones, muscles and other tissues in place
Makes up ligaments, tendons and the white part of the eye (sclera)

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Blood

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A connective tissue that connects all parts of the body through the transport of oxygen, nutrients and immune cells while also removing waste such as carbon dioxide

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Bone

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Connective tissue that provides structural support and acts as the framework for movement, protects and supports organs

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Skeletal Muscle

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Under direct conscious control with visible striations (stripes), makes up muscles responsible for body movement

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Smooth Muscle

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Not under direct conscious control, located in blood vessels and organs, no visible striations (stripes)

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Cardiac Muscle

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Not under direct conscious control with visible striations located in the heart

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Neurons

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Cell of nervous tissue responsible for the transmission of sensory signals

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Striated

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The shape of the striated muscles are cylindrical and has multiple nuclei. (Think striated = stripes)

Question 19

Unstriated

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The shape of the unstriated muscles are spindle and has one nuclei. (Think unstriated = no stripes)

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Pseudo-

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fake; trying to pass as something that’s not real

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Ground Substance

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transparent material with the properties of a viscous solution or a highly hydrated thin gel; made up of water, proteins, and large carbohydrates

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ECM

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Extracellular matrix (OUTSIDE the cell)

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Adipose tissue

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fat; a type of connective tissue used for fat energy storage, cushioning, insulation

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Cartilage

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Strong & flexible connective tissue that absorbs shock. Found in the ears, nose, and between bones

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Hyaline Cartilage

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Most common type of cartilage in your body; lines joints and caps the ends of your bones; located at the ends of bones that form joints, between ribs, in the nasal passages.

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Elastic Cartilage

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Most flexible cartilage, can bounce back to its original shape, even after a strong force. Ears, eustachian tubes (the tube that carries sounds from the external ear into the head) and the larynx (your voice box).

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Fibrocartilage

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tough cartilage made of thick fibers; strongest and least flexible of the three types; locations include the meniscus in the knee, disks between the spinal vertebrae, supporting muscles, tendons and ligaments in the body.

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Glial cells

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also known as neuroglia or "nerve glue", cells that support nerve cells, or neurons, in the nervous system, assist in speeding up and protecting the transmission of sensory signals

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Organization of life

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organelle < cells < tissues < organs < organ systems < organism

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Voluntary muscles

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These muscles are consciously controlled and attached to the skeleton. They are used for intentional movements, such as walking, physical activity, and sports.

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Involuntary muscles

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These muscles operate automatically without conscious effort. They are responsible for functions such as digestion, breathing, and heart rate.

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Adipocytes

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Produce and store fat for energy consumption aka fat cells or lipocytes

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Chondrocytes

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Produce cartilage and maintain ECM

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Osteocytes

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Produce mature bone, maintain bony ECM

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Keratinocytes

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Produce keratin in the skin

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Goblet Cells

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A type of epithelial cell that lines the stomach, intestines, and respiratory tract, produces mucous and aids in digestion

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Myocytes

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One muscle cell, the smallest subunit of muscle tissue