Grouping things together Ch 2

Question 1

Tissue

Answer 1

A group of specialized cells that is similar in the structure and function (4 types of tissue)

Question 2

Histology

Answer 2

The study of structure, composition and function of tissue

Question 3

Hist/o (combining form)

Answer 3

Tissue

Question 4

Epithelial Tissue (epithelium)

Answer 4

Covers internal and external body surfaces and is made up of tightly packed cells in a variety of arrangements (divided into 2 types)

Question 5

thel/o

Answer 5

nipple (in epithelial it means thin membrane)

Question 6

Mesothelium

Answer 6

The cellular covering that forms the lining of serious membranes , such as peritoneum

Question 7

Endothelium

Answer 7

The cellular covering that forms the lining of the internal organs, including the blood vessels

Question 8

Meso

Answer 8

Middle

Question 9

Connective Tissue

Answer 9

Adds support and structure to the body by holding the organs in place and binding body parts together (Examples: Bone, cartilage, dense connective tissue, loose connective tissue and blood)

Question 10

Adipose Tissue

Answer 10

Fat, a form of connective tissue

Question 11

Adip/o (combining form)

Answer 11

Fat

Question 12

Muscle Tissue

Answer 12

A tissue type that contains cell material with the specialized ability to contract and relax (Three types - skeletal, smooth and cardiac)

Question 13

Nervous Tissue

Answer 13

Tissue that contains cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and conduct electrical impulses

Question 14

Plasia

Answer 14

Used to describe formation, development and growth in the number of cells in an organ or tissue

Question 15

-Trophy (suffix)

Answer 15

The formation, development and growth in the size of an organ or a tissue or individual cells

Question 16

Anaplasia

Answer 16

Change in the structure of cell and their orientation to each other

Question 17

Aplasia

Answer 17

Lack of development of an organ or a tissue or a cell

Question 18

Dysplasia

Answer 18

Abnormal growth or development of an organ or a tissue or a cell

Question 19

Hyperplasia

Answer 19

Abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in normal arrangement in an organ or a tissue

Question 20

Hypoplasia

Answer 20

Incomplete or less than normal development of an organ or tissue or cell

Question 21

Neoplasia

Answer 21

Any abnormal new growth of tissue in which multiplication of cells in uncontrolled, more rapid than normal, and progressive

Question 22

Tumor

Answer 22

Distinct mass of tissues (formed from neoplasms)

Question 23

Benign

Answer 23

Non recurring

Question 24

Malignant

Answer 24

Tending to spread and be life threatening

Question 25

-Oma

Answer 25

Tumor or neoplasm

Question 26

Atrophy

Answer 26

Decrease in size or complete wasting of an organ or tissue or cell

Question 27

Dystrophy

Answer 27

Defective growth in the size of an organ or tissue or cell

Question 28

Hypertrophy

Answer 28

Increase in the size of an organ or tissue or cell

Question 29

Neo

Answer 29

new

Question 30

Glands

Answer 30

Groups of specialized cells that secrete material used elsewhere in the body

Question 31

Aden/o (combining form)

Answer 31

glands

Question 32

Exocrine glands

Answer 32

Group of cells that secrete their chemical substances into the ducts that lead out of the body or to another organ (Examples: sweat glands, sebaceous glands and the portion of the pancreas that secretes digestive chemicals)

Question 33

Endocrine glands (ductless)

Answer 33

Groups of cells that secrete their chemical substances directly into the bloodstream, which transports them throughout the body (Examples: Thyroid gland, the pituitary gland and the portion of the pancreas that secretes insulin)

Question 34

Organ

Answer 34

Part of the body that performs a special function or functions

Question 35

Unilateral

Answer 35

Pertaining to one side

Question 36

Bilaterial

Answer 36

Pertaining to two sides