Basic Histology Terms Flashcards
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Eosin
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acidic dye, stains proteins pink
2
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Hematoxylin
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basophilic, stains DNA/RNA blue to bluish-purple to black
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Heterochromatic nucleus
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cell not actively dividing
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Heterochromatin
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tightly bound chromosomes, dye black
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Euchromatic nucleus
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relaxed chromatin
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Euchromatin
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actively transcribing cells, light purple
7
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4 types of basic tissue-
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epithelium, connective, nervous and muscle
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Epithelium
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covers body surfaces, lines body cavities, and forms glands
9
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Connective
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supports the other basic tissues functionally and structurally
10
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Muscle
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made of contractile cells, responsible for movements
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Nervous
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carries signals from outside and inside the body to control it
