Ch 4 Tissue Level of Organization Flashcards
Lipid storage cells
Adipocytes
Adipocytes
Lipid storage cells
Adipose Tissue
Specialized areolar tissue rich in stored fat
Specialized areolar tissue rich in stored fat
Adipose Tissue
Anchoring Junction
Mechanically attaches adjacent cells to each other or to the basement membrane
Mechanically attaches adjacent cells to each other or to the basement membrane
Anchoring junction
Apical
That part of a cell or tissue which, in general, faces an open space
That part of a cell or tissue which, in general, faces an open space
Apical
Release of a substance along with the apical portion of the cell
Apocrine secretion
Apoptosis
Programmed cell death
Programmed cell death
Apoptosis
Areolar Tissue another name
Loose connective Tissue
Loose connective tissue - another name
Areolar Tissue
Astrocyte
Star-shaped cell in the central nervous system that regulates ions and uptake, breakdown of some neurotransmitters, contributes to the formation of the blood-brain barrier
Star-shaped cell in the central nervous system that regulates ions and uptake, breakdown of some neurotransmitters, contributes to the formation of the blood-brain barrier
Astrocyte
Atrophy
Loss of mass and function
Loss of mass and function
Atrophy
Basal Lamina
Thin extracellular layer that lies underneath epithelial cells and separates from other tissues
Thin extracellular layer that lies underneath epithelial cells and separates from other tissues
Basal lamina
Basement membrane
Made up of Basel lamina and reticular lamina. Thin layer of fibrous material that anchors the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue
Made up of Basel lamina and reticular lamina. Thin layer of fibrous material that anchors the epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue
Basement Membrane
Cardiac Muscle
Heart muscle that contracts autonomously
Heart muscle that contracts autonomously
Cardiac muscle
Cell Junction
cell-to-cell contact that connects one cell to another
cell-to-cell contact that connects one cell to another
Cell Junction
Chondrocytes
Cells in cartilidge
Cells in cartilidge
Chondrocytes
Clotting
Also called coagulation, complex processes by which blood components form a plug to stop bleeding
Also called coagulation, complex processes by which blood components form a plug to stop bleeding
Clotting
Clotting aka
Coagulation
Coagulation aka
Clotting
Collagen Fiber
Flexible proteins that give connective tissue strength
Flexible proteins that give connective tissue strength
Collagen Fiber
Connective Tissue
Tissue to hold in place, connect, and integrate the body’s organs and systems
Tissue to hold in place, connect, and integrate the body’s organs and systems
Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue Membrane
Tissue that covers organs and lines movable joints
Tissue that covers organs and lines movable joints
Connective Tissue Membrane
Connective Tissue Proper
Tissue containing a viscous matrix, fibers, and cells
Tissue containing a viscous matrix, fibers, and cells
Connective Tissue Proper
Cutaneous Membrane
Skin, tissue made of stratified squamous epithelial cells
Skin, tissue made of stratified squamous epithelial cells
Cutaneous Membrane
Dense Connective Tissue
Tissue Proper that contains fibers, provides elasticity and protection
Tissue Proper that contains fibers, provides elasticity and protection
Dense Connective Tissue
Ectoderm
Outermost embryonic germ layer from which the epidermis and nervous tissue derive
Outermost embryonic germ layer from which the epidermis and nervous tissue derive
Ectoderm
Elastic Cartilage
Elastin as main protein, rigid support + elasticity
Elastin as main protein, rigid support + elasticity
Elastic Cartilage
Elastic Fiber
Protein with connective tissue, allows fibers to stretch and return to size
Protein with connective tissue, allows fibers to stretch and return to size
Elastic Fiber
Endocrine Gland
Group of cells that release chemical signals into the intercellular fluid to be picked up and transported to their target organs by blood
Group of cells that release chemical signals into the intercellular fluid to be picked up and transported to their target organs by blood
Endocrine Gland
Endoderm
Innermost embryonic germ layer from which the digestive and lower respiratory systems derive
Innermost embryonic germ layer from which the digestive and lower respiratory systems derive
Endoderm
Endothelium
Tissue that lines vessels of lymph and cardio systems, made of simple squamous epithelium
Tissue that lines vessels of lymph and cardio systems, made of simple squamous epithelium
Endothelium
Epithelial Membrane
Epithelium attached to connective tissue
Epithelium attached to connective tissue
Epithelial Membrane
Epithelial Tissue
Tissue that serves as covering of body parts, protects, functions in absorption, transport, secretion
Tissue that serves as covering of body parts, protects, functions in absorption, transport, secretion
Epithelial Tissue
Exocrine Gland
Group of epithelial cells that secrete substances through ducts that open to skin or internal body surfaces to exerior
Group of epithelial cells that secrete substances through ducts that open to skin or internal body surfaces to exerior
Exocrine Gland
Fibroblast
Most abundant cell type in connective tissue, secretes protein fibers and matrix into extracellular space
Most abundant cell type in connective tissue, secretes protein fibers and matrix into extracellular space
Fibroblast
Fibrocartilage
Tough cartilage made of thick bundles of collagen embedded in chondroitin substance
Tough cartilage made of thick bundles of collagen embedded in chondroitin substance
Fibrocartilage
Fibrocyte
Less active form of fibroblast
Less active form of fibroblast
Fibrocyte
Fluid connective tissue
Specialized cells that circulate in fluid w/salt, nutrients, proteins
Specialized cells that circulate in fluid w/salt, nutrients, proteins
Fluid connective tissue
Gap Junction
Allows cytoplasmic communications to occur between cells
Allows cytoplasmic communications to occur between cells
Gap Junction
Goblet Cell
Unicellular gland found in columnar epithelium that secretes mucous
Unicellular gland found in columnar epithelium that secretes mucous
Goblet Cell
Ground Substance
Fluid or semi-fluid portion of the matrix
Fluid or semi-fluid portion of the matrix
Ground Substance
Histamine
Chemical compound released by mast cells in response to injury that causes vasodilation and endothelium permeability
Chemical compound released by mast cells in response to injury that causes vasodilation and endothelium permeability
Histamine
Histology
Study of tissue function
Study of tissue function
Histology
Holocrine secretion
Release of substance caused by rupture of a gland
Release of substance caused by rupture of a gland
Holocrine secretion
Hyaline Cartilage
Common type of cartilage, smooth and made of collagen fibers in chondroitin substance