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1
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tissue that covers surfaces

lines internal surfaces

forms glands

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epithelial tissue

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2
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tissue that fills internal spaces

provides support

stores energy

transports materials

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connective tissue

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3
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tissue contracts to produce movement

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muscle tissue

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4
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tissue carries information as electrical impulses

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nervous tissue

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5
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layers of cells that cover and line all surfaces of the body

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epithelia

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6
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structures that produce fluid secretions

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glands

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-provide physical protection
-control permeability
-provide sensation
-produce specialized secretions

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functions of epithelial tissue

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-polarity
-cellularity
-attachment
-avascularity
-regeneration

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characteristics of epithelial tissue

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-move fluids over the epithelium (protection/lubrication)

-move fluids through the epithelium (permeability)

-produce secretions (protection and messaging)

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specializations of epithelial cells

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10
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epithelial cell is divided into two functional groups

apical surface - exposed to internal or external environment (contains microvilli and cilia)

basolateral surface - includes base (where cell attaches) and sides (where cell contacts neighbors)

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polarity of epithelial tissue

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11
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many epithelial cells that line internal passageways have this

increase absorption or secretion

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microvilli

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12
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moves fluids

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cilia

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13
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integrity is epithelia is maintained by

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-intercellular connections
-attachment to basement membrane
-epithelial maintenance and repair

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opposing plasma membranes are interconnected by transmembrane proteins called cell adhesion molecules

cell junctions

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intercellular connections

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15
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specialized areas of plasma membrane that attach a cell

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cell junctions

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16
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this junction permits free diffusion of ions and small molecules between cells

2 cells held together by transmembrane proteins

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gap junction

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17
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this junction is formed by the fusion of the outer layers of 2 plasma membranes

prevents diffusion of fluids and solutes between cells

adhesion belt lies deep to this junction and is tied to microfillaments of the terminal web

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tight junction

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18
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this junction ties adjacent cells together

dense area is connected to cytoskeleton

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spot desmosome

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19
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this junction attaches a cell to extracellular structures in the basement membrane

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hemidesmosome

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20
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layer closer to epithelium which restricts movement of proteins and other large molecules from the underlying connective tissue into the epithelium

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basal lamina

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21
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deeper portion of basement membrane which gives strength and acts as a filter

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reticular lamina

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22
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the only way the epithelium can maintain structure in extreme environment is by continual division of stem cells

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epithelial maintenance and repair

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epithelia that contain gland cells specialized for secretion

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glandular epithelia

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24
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collections of epithelial cells that produce secretions

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glands

25
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secrete directly into blood

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endocrine glands

26
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secrete into body cavity or onto body surface

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exocrine glands

27
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merocrine
apocrine
holocrine

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3 types of secretion

28
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product is released from exocrine cell by vesicles through exocytosis

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merocrine secretion method

29
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apical portion of cytoplasm packs with vesicles and is then shed

involves loss of cytoplasm and secretory product

gland cell regrows and repairs itself

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apocrine secretion method

30
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superficial/apical cells in stratified glandular epithelium packs with secretory vesicles and then bursts

kills the cell

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holocrine secretion method

31
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-structural framework
-transports fluids
-protect organs
-supports, surrounds, and connects other tissues
-stores energy
-immunity

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connective tissue functions

32
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extracellular fibers in a ground substance (solid)

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connective tissue proper

33
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cells suspended in a watery matrix

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fluid connective tissue (blood and lymph)

34
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limited cell population and densely packed fibers (cartilage and bone)

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supporting connective tissue

35
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collagen, reticular, and elastic fibers

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connective tissue proper fibers

36
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long straight collagen fibers that are strong and flexible (tendons and ligaments)

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collagen fibers

37
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branching interwoven collagen fibers that stabilize organs

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reticular fibers

38
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elastin, branched and wavy fibers located where stretch and recoil needed

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elastic fiber

39
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fibroblast
fibrocytes
adipocytes
mesenchymal cells
macrophage
mast cell
lymphocytes
melanocytes

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connective tissue proper cells

40
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produce fiber

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fibroblast

41
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maintain fibers

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fibrocytes

42
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adipocytes

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fat cels

43
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mesenchymal cells

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stem cells

44
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macrophage

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phagocytic cells

45
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contain heparin and histamine (promotes inflammation)

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mast cell

46
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lymphocytes

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white blood cells (immune)

47
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melanocytes

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produce melanin

48
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mucous membrane
serous membranes
cutaneous membrane
synovial membrane

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4 types of membrane

49
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line passageways that open to the exterior

function: protection through secretion of mucous

lines digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts

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mucous membranes

50
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lines cavities not open to exterior (pleural, perotineal, pericardial)

function: reduce friction by secreting serous fluid

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serous membrane

51
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skin, thick and waterproof covers the surface of the body

function: protection, secreted sweat and sebum

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cutaneous membrane

52
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line joint cavities

function: reduce friction, secrete synovial fluid

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synovial membrane

53
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stages in tissue repair following injury

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clotting
inflammation
proliferation
remodeling

54
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can be triggered by trauma (physical injury) or infection (pathogens)

damaged cells release prostaglandins, proteins, and potassium ions

damaged connective tissue activates mast cells (secrete histamine)

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inflammatory repsonse

55
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damaged cells release enzymes that destroy injured cells (tissue destruction)

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necrosis

56
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necrotic tissue and cellular debris (pus) accumulate in the wound. if it is trapped in it is called an

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abscess

57
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what tissues regenerate well

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epithelia
connective tissue (except cartilage)
smooth muscle

58
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what tissues do not regenerate well

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skeletal muscle
cardiac muscle
nervous tissue

59
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damaged cardiac muscles are replaced by what through fibrosis

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fibrous tissue

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