Epithelial Tissue - Introduction Flashcards

1
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What are tissues made of?

A

Cells and cell products that share a common function in a structure

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2
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How many types of tissues are there?

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There are four types of tissues

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3
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Name the four different types of tissues.

A

Epithelial
Connective
Muscular
Nervous

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4
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What is the role of epithelial tissue?

A

Forms barriers/linings and coverings

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5
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What are the two main roles of connective tissue?

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Provide structure and support

Link and protect organs

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6
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What are the two main roles of muscular tissue?

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Contract to move

Create force

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7
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What are the two main roles of the nervous tissue?

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Control

Communication

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8
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How are epithelial or connective tissues classified?

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By morphology

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9
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What types of tissues are classified through morphology?

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Epithelial tissue

Connective tissue

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10
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How are muscular or nervous tissues classified?

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Muscular and nervous tissue are classified based on the function e.g. muscle tissues have to create force

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11
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List some examples of epithelial tissue.

6

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Skin surface

Lining of heart

Lining of blood vessels

Lining of GI tract

Lining of urinary tract

Lining of body cavities

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12
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What type of specialised cell is included under the epithelial classification?

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Secretary cells and glands

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13
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List the four functions of epithelial tissue.

A

Physical protection

Control permeability

Provide sensation

Produce specialized secretions

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14
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What three epithelial tissues found in the body provide physical protection?

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Outer layer of skin

Lining of the gut

Respiratory tract

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15
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Describe how epithelial tissue controls permeability.

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They allow water, gases and nutrients to cross into and out of the body

They prevent toxins and micro organisms from entering

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16
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List four secretions that epithelial tissue are responsible for providing.

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Hormones
Sweat
Mucous
Joint fluid