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Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Tissue

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Group of similar cells that perform a common function

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Matrix

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Nonliving intercellular material

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4 types of tissue

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Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nervous

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Structure of Epithelial tissue

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One or more layers of cells arranged with little extra cellular matrix (sheets or glands)

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Function of Epithelial tissue

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Covers and protects body surface
Lines body cavities
(Absorption,secretion,excretion)

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Structure of Connective tissue

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Scattered and thin cells

Surrounded by extracellular matrix

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Function of Connective tissue

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Supports body structures

Transports substances throughout body

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Structure of Muscle tissue

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Long fiberlike cells
Capable of pulling loads
(Sometimes branched)

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Function of Muscle tissue

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Produces body movements and heart

Produces movements of organs

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Structure of Nervous tissue

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Mixture of many cells including neutrons and neuroglia

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Function of Nervous tissue

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Communication between body parts

Integration/regulation of body functions

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Neurons

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Conducting cells

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13
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Neuroglia

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Supporting cells

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14
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3 Germ layers

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Ectoderm
Mesoderm
Endoderm

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Ectoderm

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Epidermis of the skin

Tooth enamel,nasal cavity,facials bones

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Mesoderm

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Dermis of the skin

Circulatory system, glands,kidneys

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Endoderm

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Lining of
(Lungs, gastrointestinal tract, bladder, medulla)
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Collagen

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Strong, flexible protein fiber

19
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Elastin

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Elastic fibers

20
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Keloid

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Thick scar that develops in the lower layer of skin

21
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Cutaneous membrane

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Skin

Accounts for 16% of body weight

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Serous membrane

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Epithelial sheet and Connective tissue layer

Secrete a thin, watery fluid that lubricates organs

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Pleura

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Surrounds each lung and lines thoracic cavity

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Peritoneum

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Lines abdominal cavity

25
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Mucous membranes

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Line body surfaces opening directly to the exterior

Membranes lining respiratory,digestive,urinary,reproductive

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Linings

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Produce a film of mucus that coats and protects underlying cells
Lubricates food through digestive tract
Traps contaminants and performs other functions

27
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3 types of tissue tumours

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Epithelial
Connective
Miscellaneous

A&P (10 decks)

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