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Chapter 4- Tissues Flashcards

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Study of tissues

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Histology

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4 Primary Tissues

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Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Nervous Tissue

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Tissue that lines body cavities and cover surfaces

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Epithelial Tissue function

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Epithelial cells adapted to form glands called

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Glandular epithelia

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Type of gland, secretes products onto hollow organs/ducts and secrete onto the surface of the skin

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Exocrine glands

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Exocrine gland that keeps skin plyable by oil secretion

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Sebaceous gland

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Exocrine gland that releases sweat to make you cooler in dry environments

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Sweat gland

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Type of glad, secretes products (hormones) into the blood for distribution in the body

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Endocrine glands

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Epithelial cell Classification is by

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Shapes and Number of layers

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Epithelial cell Shape Classification (3 types)

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1) Squamous 2) Cubidal 3)Columnar

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Epithelial cell type, fattened cell, line vessels, part of lungs, body surface

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Squamous Cells

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Epithelial cell type, cube shaped, form lining of tubules (kidneys), and glands

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Cubidal Cells

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Epithelial Cell Type, column shaped, line respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts

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Columnar Cells

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Epithelial Cell # Layer Classification (2 types)

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1) Simple (single-layered)
2) Stratified (multiple-layered)

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Multiple layered

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Stratified

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Single Layered

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Simple

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Non cellular layer directly beneath epithelial tissue, provides structural support

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Basement Membrane

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Groups of cells with common functions

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Tissues

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Type of tissue, contains cells embedded in non-living extracellular matrix, matrix provides the strength

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Connective Tissues

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Tissue type that supports softer organs of body, connects parts of body, stores fat, and produces blood cells

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Connective tissues

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2 Types of Connective Tissues

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1) Fiberous
2) Specialized

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Type of Connective Tissue, provides strength and elasticity, contains fibers and cells embedded in matrix

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Fibrous Connective Tissue

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Type of Connective Tissue, serves special function and includes cartilage, bone, blood, and adipose

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Specialized Connective Tissue

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Intercellular material giving the connective tissue it’s characteristics

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Matrix

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Gel-like ground substance

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Matrix

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Types of fibers

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Collagen, elastic, and reticular

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In connective tissue, Fibers arranged randomly, not as strong

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Loose

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In connective tissue, primarily collagen fibers going in the same direction, strong

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Dense

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Specialized Connective Tissues (4)

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1) Cartilage
2) Bone
3) Blood
4) Adipose Tissue

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Transitional tissue from which bone develops, lines joint cavities

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Cartilage

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Vertabrael discs are made out of

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Cartilage (specialized connective tissue)

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Specialized connective tissue that forms the skeleton

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Bone

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Specialized connective tissue that is a fluid matrix of plasma, transports materials

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Blood

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Specialized connective tissue that functions in insulation, protection and energy storage

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Adipose Tissue

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Prevents bone from rubbing against bone

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Cartilage

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Type of tissue, contracts to produce movement

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Muscle Tissues

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Types of Muscle Tissues (3)

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1) Skeletal Muscles
2) Cardiac Muscles
3) Smooth Muscles

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Type of muscle tissue, moves body parts VOLUNTARY

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Skeletal Muscles

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Type of Muscle Tissue, has multi- nucleated cells

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Skeletal Muscles

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Type of Muscle Tissue, functions in the heart, and involuntary

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Cardiac Muslces

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Type of Muscle Tissue, single nucleated cells that interconnect with each other and discs (electric signals)

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Cardiac Muscles

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Type of Muscle Tissue, surrounds hollow structures, involuntary

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Smooth Muscles

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Type of Muscle Tissue, single nucleus, cells thin and tapered

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Smooth Muscles

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Type of Tissue, transmits impulses

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Nervous tissues

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Specialized nervous system cell, generates and transmits electrical impulses- tells body what to do

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Neuron

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Structures of a neuron

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Cell body, dendrites, axon

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Specialized nervous system cell, surround and protects and supports neurons (but that’s not all)

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Glial Cells

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Block communication between neurons

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Neurotoxins

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Botulism (botox) - loosens and tetus- contractions
are examples of

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Neurotoxins

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