7. Animal Tissue, Reproduction And Development Flashcards
What is a fusiform shape?
A spindle-like shape that tapers at both ends.
The body shape of the fur seal is fusiform. Skeletal muscle cells are fusiform.
Diversity in animal anatomy is due to…?
- Natural selection.
- Adaption.
- Sexual reproduction ensuring mixing of DNA.
What is divergent evolution?
A common ancestor over time gives rise to different species with distinct features.
What is convergent evolution?
Different species independently evolve similar features due to having a similar environment.
What are homologue structures?
Structures that share a similar common ancestor despite potentially serving different functions in different species.
What are analogue structures?
Structures that serve a similar function but do not share a common evolutionary origin.
Why can hydras perform gas exchange directly?
They are only two cells thick, with each cell in direct contact with its environment.
Why can’t many multicellular organisms diffuse with their environment?
Many multicellular organisms have complex internal structure and a low surface area to volume ratio (SA:V ratio).
How do multicellular organisms increase surface area for gas exchange?
The cells in multicellular organisms have evolved to have folded or branched surfaces located in a protected and moist environment.
What hydrates the space between cells?
Interstitial fluid.
What are the 4 main types of animal tissues?
- Epithelial tissue.
- Connective tissue.
- Muscular tissue.
- Nervous tissue.
What are epithelial tissues?
Tightly packed cells that line organs, body cavities, and external surfaces.
E.g. skin.
What are connective tissues?
Tissues that bind and support other tissues with a sparse population of cells scattered through an extracellular matrix.
E.g. cartilage of the knee.
What are muscular tissues?
Tissues comprised of long cells that can contract on their own or when stimulated by nerve impulses.
E.g. biceps muscle.
What are nervous tissues?
Tissues comprised of neurons and support cells.
What are the 3 shapes of epithelial cells?
- Squamous.
- Cuboidal.
- Columnar.
What are squamous cells?
Egg-shaped, thin cells with a flattened centrally located nuclei parallel to the cell surface.
Involved in diffusion - well suited to fluid and gas exchange.
What are cuboidal cells?
Cells that are approximately equal in height, length, and width, with nuclei that are normally spherical and centrally located.
Involved in secretion or protection.
What are columnar cells?
Tall column shaped cells with an ovoid basallly located nucleus.
Involved in absorption and secretion - well suited to protecting the underlying tissue.
What type of columnar cells are involved in absorption?
Simple columnar epithelial cells.
What type of columnar cells are involved in secretion?
Goblet cells.
What is simple epithelium?
A single layer of closely packed epithelial cells that form a lining on various surfaces and cavities in the body.
What is stratified epithelium?
Multiple layers of epithelial cells, with only the bottom layer touching the basement membrane.
The apical surface often faces the lumen.
What is the lumen?
The internal cavity of a tubular structure.
Mainly used to transport gases, fluids, nutrients, and waste around the body.
E.g. the lumen of the aorta, the lumen of the intestines, or the lumen of the arteries.
What is pseudostratified epithelium?
A single layer of epithelial cells that appear to be multiple layers of epithelium, but all cells reach the basement membrane.
What type of cells line the human respiratory tract?
Pseudostratified columnar cells with interspersed mucous secreting goblet cells.
What is ciliated epithelium?
Epithelial cells with hair-like structures (cilia) on their surface.
What is non-ciliated epithelium?
Epithelial cells that lack cilia and function in absorption, secretion, or protection.
What is polarised epithelium?
Individual cells that have a specialised apical surface open to the internal environment and a basal surface housed inside the organ.
All typical epithelial cells are polarised.
What are the 3 types of connective tissue fibres?
- Collagenous fibres.
- Reticular fibres.
- Elastic fibres.
What do collagenous fibres do?
Provide strength, structure, support, and flexibility.
What do reticular fibres do?
Join connective tissues to other adjacent tissues.
What do elastic fibres do?
Make tissues more elastic.
Which type of connective tissue fibre is highly organised?
Collagenous fibres.
Which type of connective tissue fibre forms mesh networks?
Reticular fibres.
What are 6 types of connective tissues?
- Loose connective tissue.
- Dense/ fibrous connective tissue.
- Adipose tissue.
- Blood tissue.
- Bone tissue.
- Cartilage tissue.
What is loose connective tissue?
The most common type of connective tissue, characterised by loosely woven collagen fibres.
Binds epithelia to underlying tissues and holds organs in place.
What is dense connective tissue?
Also known as fibrous connective tissue.
Characterised by densely packed collagenous fibres.
Includes ligaments and tendons.
What are the 2 types of dense connective tissue?
- Dense regular connective tissue.
- Dense irregular connective tissue.
What are adipocytes?
Cells that produce and store fat.
What is adipose connective tissue?
A martix with adipocytes throughout, specialised for fat storage.
What is blood connective tissue?
Cells (erythrocytes, lymphocytes, and platelets) suspended in an extracellular fluid called plasma.