cell/tissue Flashcards
what is a cell?
cell is the smallest structural/functional unit of an organism consisting of many working components
homeostasis
process by which an internal environment is kept constant despite a constantly changing external environment
organelles
subcellular structure that has one or more specific functions within a cell
things to know about cells:
-not all cells are created equal
-different types and numbers of organelles (muscle cells contain high levels of mitochondria for energy)
-different organelles entirely (plant v animal cells)
cell division
mitosis
cells reproduce through this process im which the cell cleaves in two after key components have been duplicated
what do cells initially begin in?
interphase
cell grow and DNA is duplicated
cell division
four stages
prophase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase
prophase
-dna condenses into 23 distinct pairs of chromosomes
-nuclear membranes disperses
-each pair is joined together by a protein bridge called a centromere
metaphase
chromosomes align themselves midway between poles
anaphase
chromosome pairs separate and move toward opposite poles
telophase
-nuclear membrane begins to form and chromosomes decondense into chromatin
-cell membrane begins to pinch eventually cleaving in two (cytokinesis)
chromatin
a mixture of DNA and proteins that form the chromosomes found in the cells of humans and other higher organisms
cytokinesis
part of the cell division process during which the cytoplasm of a single eukaryotic cell divides into two daughter cells
tissues
4 types of tissues
- epithelial
- connective
- muscular
- nervous
epithelial tissue
shapes
- squamous
- cuboidal
- columnar
epithelial tissue
layers
- simple
- stratified
epithelial tissue
squamous function
forms a membrane that allows selective diffusion of materials
epithelial tissue
cuboidal function
-help with absorption, secretion, and excretion
-found in kidneys, pancreas, and salivary glands
epithelial tissue
columnar function
-primarily for protection / sometimes excretion, secretion, and excretion
-found in digestive, reproductive, and respiratory tracts, and more
epithelial tissue
ciliated columnar function
- aid with movement of substances
- found mostly in respiratory tract to help push mucous and air through
epithelial tissue
how many layers is simple?
one layer
epithelial tissue
how many layers is stratified?
numerous layers
epithelial tissue
difference between simple v stratified in terms of function
simple is very thin and good for filtration and absorbtion while stratified allows for more protection
epithelial tissue
how to name:
number of layers + shape + epithelial tissue
epithelial tissue
location of epithelial tissue
lines body cavities and parts of body exposed to outside world
location of simple columnar
found in intestinal tract and the lumens of some secretory ducts, lines bronchi and uterine tubes
connective tissue
how many times of connective tissue?
4 basic types with subcategories:
-connective tissue proper
-cartilage
-bone
-blood
connective tissue proper
three types of loose connective tissue
-adipose
-areolar
-reticular
connective tissue proper
loose
lymphocytes, mast cells, macrophages, fibroblasts, leukocytes, and adipocytes
connective tissue proper
loose areolar
cell type: fibroblast
fiber type: collagen, reticular, and elastic
function: wraps and cushions organs; holds and conveys tissue fluid during inflammation
location: under epithelia, packages organs, surrounds capillaries
connective tissue proper
loose adipose
cell type: adipocytes
function: Energy
storage; soft padding
between moving
organs and joints;
heat conservation
location: Surrounds
organs/joints; dermis
of the skin; female
breast
connective tissue proper
loose reticular
fiber type: reticular
function: Fibers
create a skeleton-
like framework to
support other cell
types
location: Spleen,
lymph nodes, bone
marrow, liver
connective tissue proper
dense types
regular and irregular
connective tissue proper
what does dense tissue have?
has fibroblasts
connective tissue proper
dense regular
cell types: fibroblasts
fiber type: collagen
function: Forms
tendons and
ligaments; withstands
great tensile strength
in one direction
location: endons,
ligaments,
aponeuroses
connective tissue proper
dense irregular
cell type: fibroblasts
fiber type: collagen
function: withstands tensile strength from many directions
location: dermis of skin, joint capsules, vessels
connective tissue
types of cartilage
-hyaline
-elastic
-fibrocartilage
connective tissue
what does cartilage have?
has chondrocytes
connective tissue
hyaline cartilage
cell type: chondrocytes
function: support and protection
location: trachea, larynx, costal cartilage, nose, ends of long bones
connective tissue
elastic cartilage
cell type: chondrocytes
function: provides support with flexibility
locaiton: external ear and epiglottis
connective tissue
fibrocartilage
cell type: fibroblast
function: absorb compressive shock
location: intevertebral discs, pubic symphisis, meniscus of knee joint
connective tissue
bone
cell type: osteocytes
function: support for the body; protection; storage of minerals
location: skeleton
connective tissue
blood
cell type: erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes/platelets
function: transport of nutrients and waste products
location: within blood vessels
muscle tissue
three types of muscle tissue
skeletal, cardiac, and smooth