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1.2 epithelium and connective tissue Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 basic tissue types?

A
  • Epithelial
  • Connective
  • Muscle
  • Nervous
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2
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Define cell.

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The basic living structural and functional unit of the body

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3
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Define tissue.

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A group of cells that have a common embryonic origin and a common function.

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4
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What is an organ?

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Functional units of the body that consist of a group of different tissues.

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5
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What are the two main components of organ structure?

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  • Stroma: supporting connective tissue
  • Parenchyma: tissue for specific organ function
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6
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Are epithelia vascular or avascular?

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Avascular

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7
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Do epithelial cells divide?

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Yes, rapidly, constantly replaced / remade

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8
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What are the primary functions of connective tissues?

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  • Binding
  • Support
  • Protection
  • Insulation
  • Transportation
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9
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What cell types are found in connective tissues?

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  • Fibroblast
  • Macrophages
  • Mast cells
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10
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What are the 3 types of cartilage?

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  • Hyaline
  • Fibrocartilage
  • Elastic cartilage
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What are the 3 types of loose connective tissue?

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  • Areolar
  • Adipose
  • Reticular
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12
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Fill in the blank: The superficial part of an epithelial cell is called the _______.

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apical

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13
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Fill in the blank: Connective tissue is well vascularized, except for _______.

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cartilage, tendons & ligaments

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14
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What are the characteristics of the matrix in connective tissue?

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  • Fibers
  • Ground substance
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15
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What is the role of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

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Cells that make fibers.

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16
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True or False: All connective tissues have a direct blood supply.

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False

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17
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What type of epithelial tissue is classified as having false layers?

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Pseudostratified

18
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What type of epithelial tissue is distensible (stretchy) and has a domed surface layer?

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Transitional

19
Q

What are the two classifications of epithelial tissue based on layers?

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  • Simple (1 layer)
  • Stratified (> 1 layer)
20
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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

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  • Protection
  • Secretion
  • Absorption
  • Filtration
21
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What are the shapes of epithelial cells?

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  • Squamous (flat)
  • Cuboidal (cubes)
  • Columnar (columns)
22
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What is the function of macrophages in connective tissue?

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Resident white blood cells important for immune defense.

23
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What does the ground substance in connective tissue refer to?

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Fluid to solid material that varies from very firm to gel to fluid.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The connective tissue that provides insulation is called _______.

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adipose

25
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What is the role of mast cells in connective tissue?

A

Make heparin (anti-clotting) & histamine.

26
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What is the classification of connective tissue based on decreasing density?

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  • Bone
  • Cartilage
  • Dense
  • Loose
  • Liquid
27
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What do stroma do?

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Supportive connective tissue, holds organs together

28
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What to parenchyma do?

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Tissue specific to organ function, does function of organ

29
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What factors are used to classify epithilia

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Shape, # of layers

30
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Identify the regions of an epithelial cell

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Apical : superficial part
Nuclei
Basement membrane: anchors deep part of cell

31
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How to epithelial cells get O2?

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Diffuses from capillary bed to/from connective tissue

32
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What does the epithelium do internally and externally

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Internally: lines cavities
Externally: forms epidermis of skin

33
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How are epithelium layers named?

A

For the shape of the surface layer

34
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Describe pseudostratified epithelium

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All cells attached to basement, cell nuclei appear at different levels

35
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Where might transitional epithelium be found

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In the bladder, where stretch is needed

36
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What does the fiber in connective tissue refer to

A

Proteins

37
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Where does ground substance in connective tissue come from?

A

Complex macromolecules secreted by cells within the connective tissue

38
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Describe the general structure of connective tissue

A

Cells suspended in matrix, matrix composed of fibers and ground substance

39
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What are the 3 types of dense connective tissue?

A

Dense regular
Dense irregular
Elastic

40
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What are the 2 types of liquid connective tissue?

A

Blood
Lymph

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