chapter 2 test review Flashcards
define
tissue
a group of similar cells that work togther to perform a function
question
what do the terms simple and stratified mean in terms of epithelium?
1 layer vs mutiple layers
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In terms of blood supply what is so unique about epithelium?
no blood capillaries
lungs
question
where in the body is simple squamous epithelium found?
makes up tissue of lungs
sac aorund heart
question
how is the stratified squamous epithelium of your skin diffrent than that lining your orifices?
it is layered
keratin
6 functions
Connective tissue
support,flexibility,bining of tissue,transport/storage of material
question
Of all 4 basic tissue
Epithelium Tissue
Muscle cells do one thing, what is it
Contract (shorten)
List the three types of muscle and where they are founf
Skeletal-bones
Smooth- digestive tract, organs and blood
Cardicle- heart
What do the terms involuntary, strated, nonstriated; and voluntary mean in terms of muscle?
How they move
What is the function of cilia in epithelal tissue?
Psudo stratified, respiratory + fallopian tubes
List the 3 types of cells found in connective tissue and their functions?
Fibroblast - makes tigers macrophages - big cells that eats
Mast-immunity
Cells Of nervous tissue is called
Neurons
List the functions of neurons and neuroglial cells.
Send messages and decode
List the 2 primary fibers found in connective tissue.
elastin + Collages
List the 6 types of connective tissue and one function of each.
Bone-
Cartliage -
LCT - nourishment
FCT- ligaments
Blood-
Adi- Protective | cushion
What is extracellular matrix in connective tissue.
an intricate network composed of an array of multidomain macromolecules organized in a cell/tissue-specific manner
Cells which line, protect, nourish, and support neurons are called?
neurological
cells
What are the functions of adipose tissue?
Energy storage and release. Insulation from cold and heat. Cushioning around soft organs.
Name the two organs composed of nervous tissue.
Brain + spinal cord
What is the function of cartilage?
very rigid, supports, provides framewark, series as attachment for muscles + protects
Define cancer
Uncontrolled cell growth
What is meant by the term malignant?
cancerous
Where in the body is simple cuboidal epithelium?
glands, tubules of kidney, + ovaries
Where in the body is pseudo stratified epithelium found?
respiratory tract + rallopian tubes
what are the functions of simple columnar epithelium
protection,secretion, and absorption
where is smooth muscle found in the body
hallow organs and walls of blood vessels
define histology:
study of tissue
what are the functions pf loose connective tissue
fills in space
What are the functions of simple squamous epithelium?
absorption/derision|secretion
What structures are composed of fibrous connective tissue?
ligaments, tendons, outer membrance of the eye
