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Ch 1: Basic Tissues Flashcards

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What are the four basic tissues types?

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  1. Epithelial
  2. Connective
  3. Muscular
  4. Nervous
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Superficial layer of mucous membranes

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epithelial tissue

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What are examples of epithelial tissues?

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The skin, linings of major body cavities, “tubes” that pass into and out of the body

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What tissue has a limited intercellular matrix?

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epithelial tissue

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This tissue acts as a barrier against hostile agents (i.e., infectious organisms)

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epithelial tissue

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This tissue prevents dehydration and fluid loss

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epithelial tissue

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This tissue can have glands, cilia, and absorb

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epithelial tissue

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hair-like protrusions that move matter from one location to another

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cilia

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Epithelial tissue has a _______ membrane that lies under the cells and above connective tissue

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basement

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This is the most complex and abundant tissue

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connective tissue

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This tissue is primarily composed of intercellular matrix

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connective tissue

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This tissue binds together and supports tissues and organs

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connective tissue

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What are the three protein fibers of connective tissue?

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  1. reticular
  2. collagenous
  3. elastic
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What are the four types of connective tissues?

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  1. connective tissue (proper/loose)
  2. cartilage
  3. bone
  4. blood
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Thin connective fibers in connective tissue

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reticular fibers

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strongest and most abundant fiber type; allow connective tissue to withstand tension

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collagen fibers

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provide recoil to the tissue to spring back to original shape

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elastic fibers

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This tissue can be solid, liquid, or gel

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connective tissue

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This type of connective tissue is found below the epithelium and surrounds small nerves & blood vessels, and fills interstitial space between organs

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aerolar (loose connective tissue)

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The purpose of this tissue is to support and connect organs and other tissues

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Loose connective tissue

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areolar and adipose are subtypes of what tissue?

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loose connective tissue

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Subtype of connective tissue that is dense/fibrous tissue

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tendons

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This connective tissue connects muscle to bone, muscle to muscle, and muscle to cartilage

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Tendon

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Subtype of connective tissue that is strong, dense, and highly organized. Very helpful for stability with joints.

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White fibrous (ligaments)

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This dense connective (loose) tissue binds structures together
White fibrous (ligaments)
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This connective tissue connects bone to bone, bone to cartilage, and cartilage to cartilage
White fibrous (ligaments)
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This subtype of connective tissue is a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue with matted fibers
Fascia
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This connective tissue surrounds muscles and organs
Fascia
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This is a special type of connective tissue that is strong and elastic. Resistant to being separated when pulled, crushed when compressed
Cartilage
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Subtype of cartilage that provides surface for articulation of bone or other cartilage (specifically helps with joints)
Hyaline cartilage
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The trachea, larynx, bronchial passageway, and cartilaginous portion of the rib cage are all examples of what subtype of cartilage?
Hyaline cartilage
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Subtype of cartilage that is shock absorbing cartilage that acts as a cushion between bones
Fibrocartilage
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Subtype of cartilage that has less collagen and more elastic fibers than other cartilage types
Yellow (elastic) cartilage
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Pinna, nose, and epiglottis are all examples of what type of cartilage?
Yellow (elastic) cartilage
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Hardest connective tissue
Bone
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Fluid connective tissue
Blood
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What are the four types of cells in connective tissue?
Fibroblasts, macrophages, lymphocytes, mast cells
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The connective tissue cell produces extracellular matrix - synthesize and secrete protein, wound repair
Fibroblasts
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Collection of waste or dead (necrotic) tissue
Macrophages
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Defend against viral attacks and destroy viral agents
Lymphocytes
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Cell type for inflammation for protection
Mast cells
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What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
1. striated/skeletal 2. smooth 3. cardiac
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This muscle type moves the bones at the joints when contracted
striated/skeletal
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This muscle tissue is voluntary
striated/skeletal
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This muscle type moves blood in vessels and material down the digestive tract
smooth
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This muscle tissue is involuntary
smooth and cardiac
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Nervous tissue that is neuron to neuron
interneuron
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Nervous tissue that is neuron to muscle
motor neuron
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Nervous tissue that is sensory receptors to other neural structures
sensory neuron
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A _____ is a group of organs that function together for some purpose
system
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Sheet like tendon
aponeurosis
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point of union between two structures
articulation
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fleshy portion of a muscle
belly
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major portion of a structure
body
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rounded prominence on a bone
condyle
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small smooth surface, often a point of articulation
facet
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fibrous tissue encasing muscle
fascia
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opening, hole
fistula
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opening, passageway
foramen
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depression, groove, often for articulation
fossa
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proximal portion of a bone, closer to the point of attachment
head
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constricted portion of a structure
neck
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aggregates of tissues with functional unity
organ
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prominence from a structure
process
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bulge or prominence from the surface of a structure
protuberance
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covering
sheath
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immobile articulation
suture
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immobile articulation fused in early development
symphysis
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connective tissue attaching muscle to bone or cartilage
tendon
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_______ connective tissue is loose and thin
areolar
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________ tissue is areolar tissue with significant fat deposits
adipose

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