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Exam One- Gen/Hist/Integ/Bone Flashcards

1
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Describe Nervous tissue

A

Branching cells called axons and support glial cells

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What is inflammation?

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The collection of fluids in damaged tissues.

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The main function of Areolar Loose CT

CBP

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Cushioning, Binding and Packing

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What is the basic function of a white blood cell?

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immune function

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What is the function of Strat. Squam. ET

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Protection from friction/abrasion

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What is the function of Dense Irregular CT?

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Offers support and strength in areas move in multiple directions.

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7
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What is the matrix within Blood CT?

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Blood Plasma

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Describe reticular fibers and how they present in CT

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Small, delicate collagen fibers that branch out and form networks. Create jungle-gym structures within some glands and organs to allow ample occupation of cells

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9
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How does elastin present in CT?

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As a branched network or sheets

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10
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Describe bone tissue

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Tree rings

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11
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What cells are located in the stratum basale?

Their orientation?

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A single cell row of young kertinocytes
and the basement membrane
melanocytes to protect the reproducing cells

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12
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Name two locations where you could find Sim. Colum ET

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(non-ciliated) lining of the GI tract
Gallbladder, ducts of some glands
(ciliated)Lining of the bronchi
lining of the uterine tubes

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13
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What type of cell produces cartilage matrix?

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Chondrocytes

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14
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What is the function of Hyaline cartilage?

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Support and reinforcement.
Cushion of joints
Allows resistance from compression

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What are the three types of Cartilage?

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Hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic

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16
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What is Cartilage?

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A dense network of collagen and elastic fibers.

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17
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A cell ending in -cyte is a

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mature cell

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18
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What type of junctions do Keratinocytes use?

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desmosomes

Cells linked by filaments

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19
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What are Keratohyaline granules?

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keratin released from the cells

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20
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What is the function of Adipose Loose CT?

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Insulation, energy reserve, shock absorbtion

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21
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What are the two main layers of the Skin?

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Epidermis

Dermis

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22
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A cell ending with -blast is a

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Young, bud/germs

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23
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Where is connective tissue located?
examples of CT?
Basic functions?
Is it alive?

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All over the body
Blood
Protection, binding of organs, transport of nutrition.
Some of it is but mostly it is matrix

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24
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Where can strat colum. Et be found?

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pharynx, male urethra, transition areas between two types of et

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25
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The study of tissues is also know as_____

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Histology

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26
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What fiber types are withing the matrix of Areolar Loose CT

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Collagen

Elastin

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27
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Where is Skeletal muscle CT found?

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attached to bones and occasionally skin

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28
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Dendritic cells are also known as?

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Langerhans cells

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29
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What is the ground substance of CT?

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The majority of CT. This forms an acellular mass that makes up the matrix of CT when combined with fibers

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30
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What is the general function of Cartilage?

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forms a supporting framework of some organs, articulating surfaces of joints, and forms most of the fetal skeletons

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31
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ET does not have a direct blood supply this is called _____

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Avascular

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32
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What properties does collagen give to fiber.

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Offers strength. Resists pulling forces but is still flexible
Just like a rope

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33
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What layer of the epidermis is only present in thick skin on the heels and palms?

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The stratum Lucidum

Lucid-Above

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34
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What are some functions of CT?

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Support-bones
Defense-blood/muscle/bones/cartilage
Movement-muscle/cartilage

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35
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Where can Strat CUBE ET be found?

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Some sweat glads and in mammary glands

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36
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Reticular loose connective tissue form what structures?

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Bone marrow
Stroma of lymphatic structures
spleen
liver

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37
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Areolar Loose CT holds a reservior of ____ and ___ equal to circulatory volume

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Water and Salts

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38
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How is elastin different from collagen?

A

It is much smaller in diameter

It is very elastic. It can stretch 150% and recoil

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39
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Where are melanocytes found?

What layer?

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The basale layer of the epidermis

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40
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What is the basic composition of bone CT?

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Cells in a calcified matrix

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41
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Describe fibrocartilage.

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thinner strips of collagen that is similar to hyaline but thinner and stacked

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42
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Epithelial tissue is polar. What does this mean?

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ET has defined upper and lower portions

The Apical free side and the Basal surfaces

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43
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What is the stratum basale attached to?

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the dermis.

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44
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What is the basic function of a red blood cell?

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Oxygen transport

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45
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Collagen is cushiony. How does it become cushiony?

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it attracts and absorbs water

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46
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What are merkel cells?

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Touch receptors. that send information to nerve cells

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47
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What is the function of Bone CT?

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Support, protection, movement, Mineral and fat storage, site of hematopoiesis

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Apart from support, what is another function of reticular fiber? happens in the spleen and lymph nodes

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Filtration of blood via presence of macrophages

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49
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What are the three stages of tissue repair?

CMM

A

Clotting of blood
Multiplication of Epi cells-over granulation tissue
Restored cells mature and contracts

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50
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How many layers in the stratum spinosum?
What are the layers composed of?
what occurs at this level?

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8-10 layers of Kertinocytes

At this level they are forming pre-keratin filaments and filling with lipids

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51
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Where can trans. ET be found?

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the bladder

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52
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What are the three major types of ET Membranes? Where can they be found? (MSC)

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Mucous-Lining the nasal cavity/esophag/bronchi
Serous-The outter surface/lining of visera
Cutaneous- Forms the skin

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53
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What are the three layers of the gastrula

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Ectoderm
Mesenchyme
Endoderm

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54
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How is the ET attached to surfaces?

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ET connects to CT via a basement membrane

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55
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What is a epidermal dendritic cell?
Describe.
Its function?

A

Immune cells produced in bone marrow
Epidermal phagocytic macrophages
star-shaped
They wander the epidermis and eat dead cells, activate immune system, eat invading microbes

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56
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What is the strongest type of cartilage CT found in the body? its function?

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Fibrocartilage

Tensile strength with the ability to absorb compression forces.

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57
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What is the dominant CT fiber type?

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Collagen

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58
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Describe the stratum lucidum

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A thin transparent band. Rows of flat, dead keratinocytes

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59
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What is granulation tissue?

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A network of Fibers and restored blood vessels.

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60
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What is the basic function of nervous connective tissue?

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Send and receive electrical communications

61
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Describe Skeletal muscle.

A

Multi-nucleated, long and cylindrical cells, striated

62
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What is the general function of ET?

A

To protect, Diffuse, Secrete, Absorb

63
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What are the CT 4 tissue types.

A

Ct proper
Blood
Nervous
Bone

64
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The most abundant tissue type in the body is?

A

Connective

65
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_____tissue covers body surfaces and lines hollow organs, cavities, and ducts. Forms glands

A

Epithelial Tissue

66
Q

What substance other than water makes up the cartilage matrix?
Con S

A

Chrondroitin Sulfate

67
Q

What is the epidermis? how many layers thick is it?

A

The outer layer of your cutaneous membrane.

Can be 4-5 layers thick depending on location.

68
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Main location of Areolar loose CT

A

Under the skin.

69
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What makes the Stratum Corneum waterproof

A

Interlocking dehydrated dead keratinocytes with intercellular lipids.

70
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What are the functional attributes of Dense elastic CT?

A

Allows maximum stretch and recoil

71
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What is the function of transitional ET

A

Specialized to allow for distention

72
Q

What are the classifications of ET?

A

Simple/Strat/ Psuedo/ trans

73
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What are the three types of CT cell types?

A

Ground substance
Fibers
Cells

74
Q

The stratum Corneum accounts for _ % of the thickness of the epidermis. this equates to around _ layers

A

75%

25-30 layers

75
Q

What is the world average Body Fat Average?

A

18%

76
Q

Describe Elastic cartilage CT

A

Predominant Elastic fibers “creepy ghosts”

77
Q

_____tissue is sensitive to and responsive to changed in homeostasis by generating nerve impulses

A

Nervous tissue

78
Q

What are the two layers of the ET basement membrane? Their functions?

A

the basal lamina (glue) and the recticular Lamina (binding fibers)

79
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Describe Cardiac muscle CT

A

Branched, striated, with intercalated disks

80
Q

Where are Melanin granules and Langerhans cells most abundant?

A

The stratum Spinosum

81
Q

What are the three types of CT in Loose CT?

A

Areolar
Adipose
Reticular

82
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What is the function of simp colum ET

A

Absorption, Mucus/enzyme secretion, If ciliated it functions to propel mucus by ciliary action

83
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What is the function of elastic cartilage?

A

Allows flexibility while maintaining shape

84
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What is Dense Irregular CT

A

Irregularly arranged bundles of collagen and possibility some elastin and recticular fibers often found in sheets

85
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Where is elastin more abundant?

SBL

A

Skin
Blood Vessels
Lungs
Anythign that stretches

86
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What are the four categories of CT?

A

CT Proper
Cartilage
Bone
Blood

87
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What body parts does Dense regular CT form?

A

Tendons/Ligaments

88
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What is the function of Pseudo. strat colum ET

A

secretion of mucus, propulsion of mucus via cilia

89
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What are the primary functions of the epidermis

A

water proof Protection from invaders and toxins.

Protection from abrasion and friction.

90
Q

What is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body?

A

Hyaline

91
Q

Damaged tissue repairs itself by replicating cells via _____

A

mitosis

92
Q

What are the three types of fibers in CT?

A

Collagen, recticular, elastin

93
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What level of the epidermis do cells being to deteriorate? what is the process called? are these cells still alive?

A

The stratum Granulosum
apoptosis is what occurs
Yes

94
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What is dense regular/fibrous dense CT?

A

A composition of think, tight, parallel arrays of collagen fibers. or elastic fibers (if suspension ligaments)

95
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What are Lamellated granules?

A

Waterproofing glycolipid released from the cells

96
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The two types of bone tissue are?

A

Compact and spongy

97
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What is the function of Dense regular CT?

A

Attachment of muscles to bones (tendons)

Attachment of bones to bones (ligaments)

98
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Form = ___

A

function

99
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Where can hyaline cartilage be found?

A

At the articular surface of bones
C rings of the trachea
costal and nasal regions

100
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Describe Smooth muscle CT

A

Spindle shaped cells. Central Nucleus, not striated, forms sheets

101
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Where does mitosis occur in the epidermis? What happens in it is damaged?

A

In the stratum Basale.

If it is damaged, the skin can not regenerate

102
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What is the function of smooth Muscle CT?

A

Involuntary muscle movements

103
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Name two locations where you could find Pseu. Strat. colum ET

A

Trachea
upper respiratory tract
(non-ciliated)- male sperm carrying ducts

104
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What is apoptosis?

A

Deterioration of nuclei due to loss of nutrients.

105
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Describe a merkel cell.

A

Spiky ball in a cup

106
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What occurs after Keratinocyte cells die?

A

They harden and release lipids and keratin.

107
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Where can Dense Elastic Ct be found? Why those locations specifically

A

Walls of arteries
lung tissue
because they need to hold and withstand large amounts of pressure

108
Q

What is the benefit of the keratinocytes releasing lipids and keratin granules?

A

The cells harden and form an envelop of protein with with lipid layers between cells. This forms a waterproof layer.

109
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What are melanocytes?

Their functions?

A

Cells that produce the pigment melanin.
Melanin is absorbed by nearby keratinocytes
They protect reproducing cells from harmful radiation that could disrupt genetic replication.

110
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Name two locations where you could find Sim. Squ. ET

A

Lining the inside of blood vessels
The alveoli of the lungs
Lining of lymphatic vessels

111
Q

What are Keratinocytes? strat Squam

A

The primary cells of the epidermis.

Form the outer layers

112
Q

What level of the epidermis is waterproof?

A

The stratum corneum

113
Q

What is nervous CT found in the body?

A

Brain, spinal cord, nerves

114
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Describe Elastic Dense CT

A

Sheets of Elastin fibers in line. Allows extra stretch

115
Q

_____tissue protects and supports the body/organs, binds organs together, stores energy as fat

A

Connective

116
Q

What are the four types of tissue in the body?

A

Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, nervous

117
Q

What are the Layers of the epidermis?

Baby Skin Gets Loving Care

A 
Stratum Basale 1 Deepest
Stratum Spinosum 2
Stratum Granulosm 3
Stratum  Lucidum 5 *only in thick skin* most superficial
Stratum Corneum 4 Most superficial
118
Q

What type of protein surrounds recticular

A

Glycoprotein

119
Q

What is the stratum Basale?

A

The bottom most layer of the epidermis

120
Q

What is the function of Skeletal muscle CT?

A

Voluntary movements

121
Q

The three classifications of glandular ET?

SUP

A

Site of release (endo/exo)
Uni/multi-cellular
Presence/absence of duct

122
Q

What is the common tissue origin of all CT?

A

the stem cell know as Mesenchyme

123
Q

When an embryo is cup shaped with three layers of cells this is called the?
(True Gas Bubble)

A

The gastrula

124
Q

Define Differentiation in regards to cells.

A

When a cell has no particular function and is then directed to function in a specific why
example-Mesenchyme spreads throughout the body and differentiates into all the different types of CT

125
Q

What are the three main components of Adipose Loose Connective Tissue?
ARB

A

Adipocytes-Lipid storage
Reticular fibers
Blood supplies

126
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Name two locations where you could find Strat squam et

A

If keratinized then it forms the epidermis as a dry membrane

If non keratinized then it forms the linings of the esophagus, mouth, and vagina/anal canal

127
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Where are the two main locations of Elastic cartilage?

A

the ears and the epiglottis

128
Q

What is blood plasma?

A

Watery substance with dissolved nutrients, waste, enzymes, protein, gasses, ions etc…

129
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What is the main function of Recticular loose CT?

A

supports other cell types

130
Q

Does the epidermis have nerve cells?

A

no it has merkel cells.

131
Q

What are the three types of protection offered by the stratum corneum

A

Waterproofing
Protection from penetration/abrasion
Biological, physical,chemical barrier

132
Q

What do keratinocytes produce?

Its function?

A

Keratin

Hardens dead cells

133
Q

What is the main function of Simple Squa. ET?

A

Filtration, diffusion, secretion of lubricating substances in serosae

134
Q

ET doesnt have direct blood supply, does it have nervous connection?

A

yes

135
Q

Where is Adipose tissue found in the body?

A 
Hypodermis
Around the kidneys
the eyes
Around the abdomen
The breasts
136
Q

What are three types of fibers in CT

A

Collagen, Elastin, Recticular

137
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_____tissue generates force to allow body movement

A

Muscle tissue

138
Q

Name two locations where you could find Sim. Cube ET

A

Kidney tubules
Ducts and secretory portions of small glands
Ovary surface

139
Q

What is the dermis

A

A strong flexible CT comprised of collagen and elastic fibers.

140
Q

Where can Dense Irregular CT be found?

A

The dermis of the skin
the submucosa of the GI tract
Fibrous capsules of joints

141
Q 
What are the 6 types of cells in CT
Fuck
My
Life
Polly's
magnificent 
Apples
A 
Fibroblasts
Mast cells
Leukocytes
Plasma
Macrophages
Adipocytes
142
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What is the function of Cardiac Muscle CT?

A

Forms the involuntary muscles of the heart. Controls heartbeat

143
Q

Describe Hyaline cartilage

A

Appears as a Bluish white gel with small cell “capsules”

Like seeds in jell-o

144
Q

Cartilage has no innervation and is also _____

A

Avascular

145
Q

What is the function of Sim Cube ET

A

Secretion and absorbtion

146
Q

How often does your epidermis renew?

A

every 25-45 days

147
Q

What types of junctions can epithelial tissue use?

A

Tight junctions and desmosomes

148
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What are the two layers of the dermis?

PR

A

Papillary and reticular

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