cells and tissues Flashcards

1
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types of simple epithelial tissue

A

squamous, cuboidal, columnar

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2
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2 types of stratified squamous epithelial tissue

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keratinised and non-keratinised

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3
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which simple epithelial tissue looks stratified

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pseudostratified epithelial tissue

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4
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what does areolar tissue contain

A

collagen and elastin fibres. also contains fibroblasts, adipocytes, mast cells, macrophages

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5
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what are fibroblasts

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cells which create the ECM and collagen

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6
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what are adipocytes

A

fat cells

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7
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what are macrophages

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white blood cells which surround and kill microorganisms

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8
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what are the types of adipose tissue

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white adipose tissue (fat)
brown adipose tissue (only found in newborns)

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9
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features and examples of fibrous dense connective tissue

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collagen, fibroblasts, very strong in tension
tendons/ligaments

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10
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features of elastic dense connective tissue

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elastin, fibroblasts, high degree of recoil, in blood vessels/lungs

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11
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hyaline cartilage?

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ends of long bones, shock absorption and reducing friction

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12
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what is cartilage composed of

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chondrocytes in collagen and proteoglycan matrix

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13
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where is fibrocartilage found

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intervertebral disks, menisci of knee, glenoid and acetabular labra

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