Week 5 Flashcards
(52 cards)
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Cell
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- basic structural unit in the human body
- each cell digests nutrients, ejects waste and carries out activities necssary to stay alive
- cells typically do not operate independently
- work in groups
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Tissues
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- groups of similar cells that perform a common function
- epithelial tissue
- connective tissue
- nervous tissue
- muscle tissue
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epithelial tissue
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- sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a body cavity
- forms the outer layer of skin
- lines the open cavities of the digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems
- lines glands of th body
- forms a boundary between the inner body and the external environment
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types of epithelial tissue cell
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- squamous
- cuboidal
- columnar
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epithelial tissue- general featurs
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Simple- single layer of cell
stratified- two or more layers of cells
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simple squamous
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- single layer of flattened cells with disc-shaped central nuclei and sparse cytoplasm; the simplest of the epithelia
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simple squamous- endothelium
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simple squamous epithelium lining lymphatic and blood vessels and heart
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simple squamous - mesothelium
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simple squamous epithelium of the serous membrane that lines the ventral body cavity
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simple columnar
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- single layer of tall cells with round-oval nuclei; some cells bear cilia; layer may contain mucus-secreting unicellular glands (goblet cells)
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simple squamous- function
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allows materials to pass by diffusion and filtration in sites where protection is not important
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simple squamous- location
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- kidney glomeruli
- air sacs of lungs
- lining of heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels
- lining of ventral body cavity
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simple columnar- function
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- absorption
- sercretion of mucus, enzymes. ciliated type propels mucus by ciliary action
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simple columnar- location
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non ciliated- line most of digestive tract (stomach to rectum), gallbladder, and excretory ducts of some glands;
ciliated variety- lines small bronchi, uterine tubes and some regions of the uterus
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pseudostratified epithelium
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- single layer of cells of differing heights (some not reaching surface)
- nuclei seen at different levels
- may contain mucus-secreting cells and bear cilia
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pseudostratified epithelium- function
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- secrete substances (mucus)
- propultion of mucus by ciliary action
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pseudostratified epithelium- location
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- nonciliated type in male’s sperm-carrying ducts
- ducts of large gland
- ciliated lines trachea and most of the upper respiratory tract
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stratified squamous
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- thick membrane composed of several cell layers
- basal cells are cuboidal or columnar and metabolically active
- surface cells are flattened
- in the keratinised type, the surface cells are full of keratin and dead
- basal cells are active in mitosis and produce the cells of the more superficial layers
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stratified squamous- function
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protect underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion
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stratified squamous- location
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- nonkeraitinised type form the moist linings of the esophagus, mouth, vagina
- keratinised forms the epidermis of the skin, a dry membrane
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connective tissue
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- most abundant tissue type in body
- 4 classes: connective tissue proper, cartilage, bone, blood
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connective tissue- functions
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- binding and support of other tissues
- protection of organs
- insulation of organs
- storage of energy reserves(fat)
- transporting substances within the body
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connective tissues- fibres
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- provide support
- collagen fibres: strength
- elastic fibres: stretch and recoil
- reticular fibres: similar to collagen, finer fibres
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Connective tissue cells
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- fibroblast- secrets the fibres
- mast cells: activate the inflammatory response
- macrophages:dispose of dead cells and foreign substances
- fat cells:energy reserve
- WBC: migrate to site in response to infection or injury
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connective tissue: ground substance
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- unstructured material that fills the space between the fibres and cells
- contains fluid that enables nutrients and substances to diffuse between blood vessels and cells
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Loose CT
Loose irregular arrangement of the fibres
- areolar: cushions organs, holds fluid
- adipose: energy reservoir
- reticular: reticular
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Dense CT
- closely packaged fibres arranged in one direction
- high strength and resistance to tension
(tendon)
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Dense irregular CT
- bundles of CT arranged irregularly
| - endure pulling forces from different directions
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Dense elastic CT
- dense regular arrangement of elastic fibres
- walls of some blood vessels
- endure stretch to return blood vessel to original shape
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integumentary system
- skin
| - accessory structures(hair, nails, various glands)
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Epidermis
- keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
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Cells of epidermis- Keratinocytes
- most numerous cell in epidermis
| - produce keratin & lamellar ganules (protects the skin)
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Cells of epidermis- melanocytes
- located in basal layer
- produce pigment melanin
- protects nucleus of keratinocytes from UV radiation damage
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Cells of epidermis- langerhans cells
- ingest foreign substances
- located in stratum spinosum
- easily damaged by UV radiation
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Cells of epidermis- merkel cells
- tactile cell
- located in basal layer
- detect sensation of touch
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Dermis
- deep to epidermis
- bundles of collagen & elastic fibres
- endure pulling action from multiple directions
- rich supply of blood vessels and nerves
- hair follicles, sweat and oil glands present
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Dermis- papillary layer
- top region
- areolar CT
- macrophages easily wander through the dermis
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Dermis- reticular layer
- deeper region
- dense irregular CT
- endured pulling action from multiple directions
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Skin colour
melanin:
- produced by melanocytes
- same number of malanocytes in most people
- amount of melanin produced differs
carotene: yellow/orange pigment
hemoglobin: pink colour to skin
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Hair- layers
medulla- core
cortex- several layers of flattened cells
cuticle- single layer of overlapping cells
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Skin glands
- sudiferous(sweat) glands- produce sweat
- sebaceous glands produce oil
- ceruminous glands produce ear wax
- mammary glands produce milk
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Sudiferous glands
Eccrine sweat glands
- abundant on palms, soles of feet & forehead
- secrete sweat
- 99% water, NaCl and other wastes
- pH 4-6
- body temperature regulation
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Sudiferous glands
Apocrine sweat glands
- located in axillary & anogenital regions
- sweat that contains fat and proteins
- codourless, however bacteria decompose the proteins in the sweat to produce an unpleasant body odour
- become active at puberty
- not involved in body temperature regulation
- function unknown
- suggested to be equivalent to animals sexual scent glands
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Sebaceous glands
- absent on palms and soles of feet
- open in to hair follicles
- secretes oily product (sebum)
- softens hair and skin
- prevents hair becoming brittle
- prevents excess water evaporation
- inhibits certain bacterial growth on skin
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Functions of skin - protection
Physical barrier - continuous layer of keratinised epithelium that is impenetrable and waterproof
Chemical barrier:
- sebum contains antibacterial substances
- acidic pH prevents bacterial growth
- melanin protects against UV radiation
Biological barrier
- langerhans cells
- dermal macrophages
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Functions of skin - body temperature regulation
Increaseing body temp
- sweat production and blood vessel dilation
- removal of ecess body heat
decrease body temp:
- vasoconstriction
- conservation of body heat
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Functions of skin- cutaneous sensation
- abundance of sensory receptors
touch
pain
temperature
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functions of skin - vit D synthesis , excretion
- important in calcium storage in bones
| - elimination of small amounts of wastes via sweating
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Integumentary system across lifespan- newborn
- skin is very thin, prone to injury& possible infections
- born with vernix caseosa
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integumentary system across lifespan- infancy and childhood
- skin thickens and subcuateous fat deposits increase
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integumentary system across lifespan- adolescence
- increase sebaceous gland activity
| - appearance of acne
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integumantary system across the lifespan- pregnancy
- pigmentation on skin of face (chloasma)
- striae gravidarum
- linea nigra
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integumentary system across lifespan- elderly
- reduced melanin production (grey hair)
- decreased cell replacement in epidermis (skin thins)
- reduced melanocytes and langerhan cells (risk of cancer)
- reduced hair follicle activity (thinning of hair)
- reduced production and qual of collagen and elastic fibres in dermis (wrinkles)
- reduced sebaceous gland activity (skin and hair become dry and brittle)
- reduced subcutaneous fat (intolerance to cold)
