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Anatomy Chapter 3 Histology Flashcards

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What are the 5 characteristics of epithelial tissue?

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  1. Found in continuous sheets
  2. High mitotic rate
  3. Avascular
  4. Shows polarity (top/apical & bottom/basal)
  5. Underlain by the Basal Lamina (aka Basement Membrane)
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The two main divisions of the epithelial tissue are:

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Covers surfaces/lines cavities, & glandular tissue with secreting cells

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What are the 4 functions of epithelial cells?

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Physical protection, controls permeability, provides sensation, produces specialized secretions

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What are the 2 types of glands in the glandular epithelium? Whats the difference between the 2?

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Exocrine Glands(have ducts), Endocrine Glands(no ducts)

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What are the 3 modes of secretion?

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Holocrine (cell dies), apocrine (apical surface breaks apart and empties into duct), merocrine (exocytosis/sweat)

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What are the general functions of connective tissue?

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Structure, transports fluid throughout body, protection fir body organs, connecting/surrounding tissues, energy storag and blood cell formation, defense from microorganisms

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Which tissue is the most abundant?

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Connective tissue

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What are the 4 characteristics of connective tissue?

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  1. specialized cell + extracellular matrix
  2. Matrix=ground substance + fibers (protein)
  3. Matrix varies from fluid (blood) to gel to solid
  4. Nerve supply + blood supply (usually)
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What are the 3 fibers of connective tissue?

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Collagen fibers, elastic fibers, reticular fibers

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What are the 5 specialized cells of connective tissue?

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  1. Fibroblasts
  2. Adipocytes
  3. Blood Cells
  4. Chondrocytes
  5. Osteocytes
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Describe collagen fibers

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Largest fiber, 3 protein subunits twisted like a rope, flexible, on tendons and ligaments

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The 3 types of connective tissue

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Connective tissue proper (loose and dense ct), supporting connective tissue (bones/cartilage), Fluid connective tissue (blood/lymph)

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What are the 4 characteristics of muscle tissues?

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  1. Elongated cells (fibers)
  2. Cells packed with contractile proteins
  3. Highly contractile
  4. Sensitive to external environment changes
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What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

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Smooth, skeletal, cardiac

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Skeletal Muscle:

  1. Striated?
  2. Shape?
  3. # of nuclei and location
  4. Voluntary or involuntary?
  5. Can it divide?
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  1. Striated
  2. Very large cylindrical fibers
  3. Multiple, peripheral nuclei
  4. Voluntary
  5. Can’t divide
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Smooth Muscle

  1. Striated?
  2. Shape?
  3. # of nuclei and location
  4. Voluntary or involuntary?
  5. Can it divide?
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  1. No
  2. Spindle shaped
  3. Centrally located nuclei
  4. Involuntary control
  5. Can divide
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Cardiac muscle

  1. Striated?
  2. Shape?
  3. # of nuclei and location
  4. Voluntary or involuntary?
  5. Can it divide?
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  1. Yes
  2. Branching fibers
  3. Centrally located nuclei
  4. Involuntary control
  5. Can’t divide
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What are the 3 characteristics of nervous tissue?

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  1. Impulse transmitting cells
  2. Star-like appearance
  3. Highly sensitive to external stimuli

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