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Ch 1: Basic Tissues Flashcards

1
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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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3
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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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4
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What tissue has a limited intercellular matrix?

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epithelial tissue

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5
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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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6
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This tissue prevents dehydration and fluid loss

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epithelial tissue

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7
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This tissue can have glands, cilia, and absorb

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epithelial tissue

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8
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hair-like protrusions that move matter from one location to another

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cilia

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9
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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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10
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This is the most complex and abundant tissue

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connective tissue

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11
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This tissue is primarily composed of intercellular matrix

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connective tissue

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12
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This tissue binds together and supports tissues and organs

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connective tissue

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13
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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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14
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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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15
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Thin connective fibers in connective tissue

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reticular fibers

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16
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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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17
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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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18
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This tissue can be solid, liquid, or gel

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connective tissue

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19
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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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20
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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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21
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areolar and adipose are subtypes of what tissue?

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loose connective tissue

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22
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Subtype of connective tissue that is dense/fibrous tissue

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tendons

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23
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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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24
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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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25
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This dense connective (loose) tissue binds structures together

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White fibrous (ligaments)

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26
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This connective tissue connects bone to bone, bone to cartilage, and cartilage to cartilage

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White fibrous (ligaments)

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27
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This subtype of connective tissue is a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue with matted fibers

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Fascia

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28
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This connective tissue surrounds muscles and organs

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Fascia

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29
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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

30
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Subtype of cartilage that provides surface for articulation of bone or other cartilage (specifically helps with joints)

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Hyaline cartilage

31
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The trachea, larynx, bronchial passageway, and cartilaginous portion of the rib cage are all examples of what subtype of cartilage?

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Hyaline cartilage

32
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Subtype of cartilage that is shock absorbing cartilage that acts as a cushion between bones

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Fibrocartilage

33
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Subtype of cartilage that has less collagen and more elastic fibers than other cartilage types

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Yellow (elastic) cartilage

34
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Pinna, nose, and epiglottis are all examples of what type of cartilage?

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Yellow (elastic) cartilage

35
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Hardest connective tissue

36
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Fluid connective tissue

37
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What are the four types of cells in connective tissue?

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Fibroblasts, macrophages, lymphocytes, mast cells

38
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The connective tissue cell produces extracellular matrix - synthesize and secrete protein, wound repair

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Fibroblasts

39
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Collection of waste or dead (necrotic) tissue

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Macrophages

40
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Defend against viral attacks and destroy viral agents

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Lymphocytes

41
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Cell type for inflammation for protection

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Mast cells

42
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What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

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  1. striated/skeletal
  2. smooth
  3. cardiac
43
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This muscle type moves the bones at the joints when contracted

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striated/skeletal

44
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This muscle tissue is voluntary

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striated/skeletal

45
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This muscle type moves blood in vessels and material down the digestive tract

46
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This muscle tissue is involuntary

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smooth and cardiac

47
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Nervous tissue that is neuron to neuron

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interneuron

48
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Nervous tissue that is neuron to muscle

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motor neuron

49
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Nervous tissue that is sensory receptors to other neural structures

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sensory neuron

50
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A _____ is a group of organs that function together for some purpose

51
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Sheet like tendon

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aponeurosis

52
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point of union between two structures

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articulation

53
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fleshy portion of a muscle

54
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major portion of a structure

55
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rounded prominence on a bone

56
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small smooth surface, often a point of articulation

57
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fibrous tissue encasing muscle

58
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opening, hole

59
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opening, passageway

60
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depression, groove, often for articulation

61
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proximal portion of a bone, closer to the point of attachment

62
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constricted portion of a structure

63
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aggregates of tissues with functional unity

64
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prominence from a structure

65
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bulge or prominence from the surface of a structure

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protuberance

66
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covering

67
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immobile articulation

68
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immobile articulation fused in early development

69
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connective tissue attaching muscle to bone or cartilage

70
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_______ connective tissue is loose and thin

71
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________ tissue is areolar tissue with significant fat deposits

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