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Tissues

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A group of cells that have similar structure and function together as a unit = form organs

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Histology

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The study of tissues

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Epithelial Tissue

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Covers exposed surfaces, lines internal passageways and chambers, and forms glands

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Connective Tissue

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Fills internal spaces, provides structural support for other tissues, transports materials within the body, and stores energy

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Muscle Tissue

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Specialized for contraction, including skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle

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Nervous Tissue

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Carries information from one part of the body to another in the form of electrical impulses

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Epithelia

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Layers of cells covering internal or external surfaces

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Glands

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Structures that produce fluid secretions

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Physical Protection

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One of the essential functions of epithelial tissue, protecting from abrasion and destruction by chemical/biological agents

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Control Permeability

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Any substance that enters or leaves the body must cross an epithelium

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Provide Sensation

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Epithelial tissue is sensitive to stimulation because it has a large sensory nervous supply

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Produce Specialized Secretions

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Epithelial tissue produces secretions, also known as glands

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Polarity

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Presence of structural and functional differences between the exposed surface (apical) and attached surface (basal)

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Cellularity

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Interconnections that bind epithelial cells closely together

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Attachment

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Epithelial cells adhere to the basal surface and underlying tissues to establish cell border and resist stretching

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Avascularity

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Epithelial tissue lacks blood supply; nutrients are obtained by diffusion or absorption

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Regeneration

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Epithelial tissue is continuously replaced through stem cell division, with a higher rate of cell division than other tissues

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Apical Surface

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The part of the epithelial cell exposed to an internal or external environment

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Basolateral Surface

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The base (basal surface) where the cell attaches to underlying cells and the sides (lateral surfaces) where the cell contacts its neighbors

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Intercellular Connections

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Support and communication between epithelial cells

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Cell Adhesion Molecules (CAMs)

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Transmembrane proteins that bind epithelial plasma membranes to each other and to extracellular materials

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Gap Junctions

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Allow rapid communication and passageway for small molecules and ions to pass from cell to cell

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Tight Junctions

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Encircle the apical regions of epithelial cells, acting as a barrier to maintain structure and permeability

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Desmosomes

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Provide anchorage sites for intermediate filaments and maintain tissue architecture

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Basement Membrane
A two-part structure that epithelial cells must attach to, consisting of basal lamina and reticular lamina
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Basal Lamina
Restricts movement of proteins and other large molecules from the underlying connective tissue to the epithelium
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Reticular Lamina
The deeper portion of the basement membrane that provides strength and acts as a filter
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Classification of Epithelia
Based on shape: Squamous (thin and flat), Cuboidal (square shaped), Columnar (tall, slender); based on layers: Simple (single layer), Stratified (several layers)
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Squamous
Thin and flat - like scales
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Cuboidal
Square shaped - little boxes
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Columnar
Tall, slender rectangles
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Simple epithelium
Single layer of cells
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Stratified epithelium
Several layers of cells
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Simple squamous epithelium
Body's most delicate type of epithelium, located where absorption or diffusion takes place or slick surface reduces friction
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Mesothelium
Lines body cavities: enclosing lungs, heart, abdominal organs
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Endothelium
Inner surface of heart and all blood vessels
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Stratified squamous epithelium
Located where mechanical stresses are severe, such as the surface of skin, lining of the mouth, esophagus
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Simple cuboidal epithelium
Secretion and absorption found in glands and portions of kidney tubules
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Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Located in ducts of sweat glands and mammary glands
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Transitional epithelia
Unusual stratified epithelium because it can change between being squamous and cuboidal in shape
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Simple columnar epithelium
Absorption and secretion found in stomach, small intestine, large intestine
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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Appears to be layered or stratified, typically have cilia, found in nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi
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Stratified columnar epithelium
Provides protection in pharynx, anus, urethra
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Glandular epithelia
Epithelia that contain gland cells
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Gland
Organ that makes substances such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, milk
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Endocrine glands
Release substances that enter bloodstream, have no ducts
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Exocrine glands
Release substances into a duct that opens onto an epithelial surface
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Unicellular glands
Individual secretory cells called goblet cells found in epithelia of large and small intestines
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Multicellular exocrine glands
Classified by structure of the duct, shape of secretory portion, and relationship between ducts and glandular areas
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Merocrine secretion
Released by secretory vesicles (exocytosis), vesicle formed in the cell fuses with and becomes part of the plasma membrane
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Apocrine secretion
Released by shedding cytoplasm
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Holocrine secretion
Method of secretion involving the entire cell
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Sebaceous glands
Example of holocrine secretion in skin.
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Serous glands
Produce watery secretions, e.g., parotid glands.
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Mucous glands
Secrete mucins, e.g., sublingual glands.
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Mixed exocrine glands
Produce both serous and mucous secretions.
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Connective tissue
Supports, connects, and protects body structures.
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Extracellular matrix
Composed of fibers and ground substance.
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Fibroblasts
Most abundant cells in connective tissue proper.
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Adipocytes
Fat cells storing large fat droplets.
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Macrophages
Phagocytic cells engulfing pathogens and debris.
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Mast cells
Release histamine and heparin during inflammation.
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Lymphocytes
White blood cells producing antibodies.
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Collagen fibers
Strong fibers resisting force in one direction.
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Elastic fibers
Branched fibers returning to original length.
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Reticular fibers
Form networks stabilizing blood vessels and nerves.
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Ground substance
Viscous fluid filling spaces in connective tissue.
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Loose connective tissue
Fills spaces, cushions organs, supports epithelia.
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Areolar tissue
Beneath skin, allows movement and supports organs.
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Adipose tissue
Stores energy, insulates, and cushions organs.
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White fat
Common fat type, stores energy and insulates.
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Brown fat
Found in infants, generates heat via metabolism.
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Mesenchymal cells
Stem cells differentiating into various connective cells.
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Microphages
Small phagocytic blood cells responding to signals.
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Stem cells
Undifferentiated cells replacing lost tissue.
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Connective tissue proper
Connects and protects; includes loose and dense types.
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Fluid connective tissues
Transport substances, e.g., blood and lymph.
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Supporting connective tissues
Provide structural strength, e.g., cartilage and bone.
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Adipose Tissue
Connective tissue storing energy and insulating body.
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Reticular Tissue
Connective tissue providing a 3D framework for organs.
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Reticular Fibers
Thin fibers forming a supportive network in tissues.
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Dense Connective Tissue
Tissue with high collagen fiber density for strength.
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Dense Regular Connective Tissue
Tightly packed collagen fibers aligned in one direction.
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Tendons
Connective tissue attaching muscles to bones.
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Ligaments
Connective tissue connecting bones to other bones.
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Aponeuroses
Broad, flat tendinous sheets connecting muscles.
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Elastic Tissue
Dense tissue with elastic fibers for flexibility.
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Elastic Ligaments
Ligaments allowing expansion and contraction of organs.
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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Collagen fibers arranged in multiple directions for strength.
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Fasciae
Connective tissue layers supporting and surrounding organs.
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Superficial Fascia
Layer separating skin from underlying tissues.
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Deep Fascia
Dense connective tissue forming internal frameworks.
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Subserous Fascia
Tissue between serous membranes and deep fascia.
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Blood
Fluid connective tissue transporting cells and materials.
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Plasma
Liquid matrix of blood containing dissolved substances.
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Erythrocytes
Red blood cells transporting oxygen in blood.
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Leukocytes
White blood cells defending against infections.
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Platelets
Cell fragments aiding in blood clotting.
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Lymph
Colorless fluid containing white blood cells.
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Chondrocytes
Cartilage cells located in lacunae.
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Hyaline Cartilage
Most common cartilage reducing friction between bones.
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Elastic Cartilage
Flexible cartilage found in ear and epiglottis.
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Fibrocartilage
Cartilage providing tough support and shock absorption.
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Avascular
Describes tissues with poor blood supply and healing.
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Stroma
Supporting framework of reticular tissue.
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Matrix
Extracellular material providing structure to tissues.
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Bone (Osseous Tissue)
Calcified matrix providing strength and structure.
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Osteocytes
Bone cells located in lacunae within the matrix.
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Canaliculi
Small channels for material exchange in bone.
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Periosteum
Covers bone with fibrous and cellular layers.
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Tissue Membranes
Physical barriers lining or covering body surfaces.
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Mucous Membranes
Line passages with external connections; must stay moist.
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Serous Membranes
Line cavities not open to the outside; reduce friction.
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Cutaneous Membrane
Skin; thick, waterproof, and dry covering the body.
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Synovial Membranes
Line joint cavities and produce synovial fluid.
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Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Striated, voluntary muscle responsible for body movement.
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Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Striated, involuntary muscle found only in the heart.
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Smooth Muscle Tissue
Nonstriated, involuntary muscle in hollow organs.
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Neurons
Cells specialized for conducting electrical impulses.
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Neuroglia
Supporting cells that maintain and repair nervous tissue.
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Dendrites
Short branches receiving signals in a neuron.
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Axon
Long extension carrying outgoing signals from neuron.
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Inflammation
Initial tissue response characterized by swelling and pain.
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Fibrous Matrix
Dense connective tissue providing support in fibrocartilage.
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Striations
Banding pattern in skeletal and cardiac muscle.
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Pacemaker Cells
Regulate heart contractions in cardiac muscle.
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Intercalated Discs
Connect cardiac muscle cells for synchronized contraction.
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Myosatellite Cells
Stem cells that repair skeletal muscle fibers.
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Serous Fluid
Reduces friction between serous membranes.
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Epithelial Surfaces
Moist surfaces in mucous membranes for absorption.

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