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Location of Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Mesothelium (epithelial layer of serous membranes)

Alveoli (air sacs of lungs)

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Function of Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Secretion of serous fluid into serous cavity.

Single layer of squamous cells creates a short distance for
diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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Characteristics of Simple Squamous Epithelium

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single layer of flat, scale-like cells. These cells are very thin, which allows them to facilitate the passage of materials across the tissue.

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Location of Selected Siple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Walls of Kidney Tubules

Glands

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Function of Selected Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Modify urine filtrate by absorption of substances from the filtrate and secretion of other substances into the filtrate.

Secretion of products made by the simple cuboidal epithelial cells.

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Characteristics of Simple Cuboidal cells

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Cells are roughly equal in height and width

arge, spherical nuclei, typically located near the center of the cell

May have microvilli on the apical surface for increased surface are

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Location of Selected Simple Columnar Epithelium

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Lining of stomach and intestines (nonciliated simple columnar epithelium)

Lining of Uterine tubes (ciliated simple columnar epithelium)

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Characterstics of Simple Columnar epithelium

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Cells are taller than they are wide

Nuclei are typically oval-shaped and located near the base of the cell

May have microvilli on the apical surface for increased surface area

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Function of Selected Simple Columnar Epithelium

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Secretion of digestive juices by epithelial cells and secretion of mucus by goblet cells. In the small intestine the epithelial cells have
microvilli (micro- = small; villi = shaggy hair) to increase surface area for absorption of nutrients.

Epithelial cells have cilia that help move the egg to the uterus.

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Location of Selected Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Surface of skin (keratinized stratified squamous epithelium)

Lining of mouth, esophagus, anus, and vagina (nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium)

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Function of Selected Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Epithelial layer of skin is a tough, dry, waterproof outer surface that forms a protective barrier.

Moist epithelial layer that forms a protective barrier in areas subject to abrasion and friction.

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Characters of Selected Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Multiple layers of cells, with the shape of the cells varying depending on the layer

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Location of Urothelium (Transitional Epithelium)

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Provides a protective barrier that permits distension.

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Characteristis of Urothelium

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Ability to transition from Squamous to Columnar when necessary.

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Location of Selected Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

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Lining of nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi (pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium)

Lines larger ducts of many glands, epididimis and part of male urethra (pseudostratified nonciliated columnar epithelium)

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Function of Selected Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

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Secretion of mucus by goblet cells. The epithelial cells have cilia, which move mucus toward the pharynx.

Epithelial cells are involved in absorption, secretion, and protection

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Characteristics of Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is a unique type of epithelium that creates an illusion of being multilayered while actually being a single layer of cells

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Connective Tissue

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The most abundant and widely distributed tissue in the body

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Functions of Connective Tissue

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  • binds together / supports
  • strengthens other body tissues
  • protects and insulates internal organs
  • compartmentalizes structures such as muscles
  • major transport system eg. blood
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Five major kinds of connective tissue:

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a) Loose C.T. – areolar, adipose, reticular
b) Dense C.T. – dense regular, dense irregular, elastic
c) Cartilage – 3 types
d) Bone – compact and spongy
e) Blood

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Basic elements of CT?

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Cells, Ground Substance, Fibers

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What are Ground Substance?

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– is usually amorphous
– no shape
- produced by cells (fibroblasts) {not blood}
- supports cells / contains large molecules of
hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate.
- medium through which substances exchanged
- active in tissue development, proliferation and
metabolic functions

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What are fibers?

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secreted by fibroblasts and provide
Strength and support for tissues.

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Types of fiberrs?

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1) Collagen 2) Elastic 3) Reticular

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What makes Connective Tissue unique?

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  • Is highly vascular except for cartilage and tendons
  • Has a nerve supply except for cartilage
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Types of Cartilage?

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hyaline (most abundant),
Fibrocartilage (strongest), and elastic (most flexible

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Cartilage Characteristics?

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  • Endures considerable stress
  • No blood or nerve supply except for perichondrium
  • Dense network of collagen and elastic fibers
  • Strength due to collagen fibers
  • Resilience due to chondroitin sulfate
  • Cells are chondrocytes in spaces called
    lacunae
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LOOSE CONNECTIVE
TISSUE TYPE

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Areolar, Adipose and Reticular

28
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Location of Loose Connective Tissues

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Beneath all epithelial tissues
Under skin and surrounding organs
Liver, spleen, lymph nodes

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Function of Loose Connective Tissues

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Binds epithelium to underlying tissues and allows nutrients to diffuse to epithelial cells.

Stores lipids for fuel and thermal insulation; cushioning organs.

Forms support (framework) of these soft organs.

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DENSE CONNECTIVE
TISSUE TYPE

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Dense regular
Dense irregular Elastic

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Location of Dense Connective Tissues

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Forms ligaments (connects bone to bone), tendons (connects muscle to bone), and aponeuroses (sheet- like tendons that connect muscle to muscle or muscle to bone)

Skin

Lungs, trachea, and bronchi Aorta and other elastic arteries

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Function of Dense Connective Tissues

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Resists pulling forces at attachment points.

Resists pulling forces from many different directions that would tear skin when skin is stretched.

Allows respiratory organs to recoil after inhalation.

Recoil of elastic tissue helps push blood through cardiovascular system.

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Location of Hyaline Cartilage

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Hyaline
Ends of long bones (articular cartilage)
Trachea and bronchi
Anterior ends of ribs (costal cartilage)

Fiborus:
Embryonic skeleton Intervertebral discs
Cartilage pads in knee Pubic symphysis

Elastic:
External ear
Auditory tube
Epiglottis of larynx

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Function of Hyaline Cartilage

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Smooth surface that is resilient and reduces friction at joint.

Provide support and flexibility to ensure an open airway. Connect ribs to sternum with flexible joint (breastplate).

Provides template for bone formation.

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Function of Fibrous cartilage

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Provide strength to discs that form joints between vertebrae and act as shock absorbers.

Provide cushioning for bones forming knee joints.

Forms strong, flexible joint between hip bones.

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Function of Elastic Cartilage

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Provides support and maintains shape of external ear.

Provides support and elasticity to auditory tube as it changes diameter to equalize pressure in middle ear (ear pops).

Provides support and elasticity to epiglottis as it folds to block entrance to trachea while swallowing food and liquid.

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Location of Fibrous Cartilage

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Fiborus:
Embryonic skeleton Intervertebral discs
Cartilage pads in knee Pubic symphysis

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Location of Elastic Catilage

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Elastic:
External ear
Auditory tube
Epiglottis of larynx

39
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Location of Compact Bone

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Exterior of bones

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Location of spongy bones

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interior of bones

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What are the functions of the Osseous Tissue? (Both Spongy and Compact)

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Support, protection, storage of minerals.

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Location of Plasma

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Liquid part of blood in arteries, capillaries, veins

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Function of Plasma

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Transport of nutrients, blood gases, wastes, chemical messengers, blood cells and platelets.

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Location of RBC

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Formed element of blood in arteries, capillaries, veins

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Function of RBC

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Transport of blood gases.

46
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Location of WBC

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Formed element of blood in arteries, capillaries, veins. WBCs can also leave blood vessels and enter infected tissues.

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Function of WBC

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Attack pathogens and other substances that invade the body.

48
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Location of Platelets

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Also formed element of blood in arteries, capillaries, veins

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Function of Platelets

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Participate in blood clotting.

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What is Muscle Tissue?

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Muscle tissue is very cellular, with most of the tissue con- sisting of muscle cells

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Characteristics of Muscles Tissue?

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All muscle tissues are highly vascularized and are innervated.

Muscle cells are elongated cells called fibers that shorten (contract) when stimulated, causing movement.

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Location of Skeletal Muscle

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Attached to bones and skin

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Function of Skeletal

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Movement of bones and skin. Contraction generates heat.

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Location of Cardiac Muscle

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Wall of heart

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Function of Cardiac Muscle

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Movement of blood through cardiovascular system.

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Location of Smooth Muscle Tissue

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Walls of digestive tract organs Walls of arteries and veins

Walls of ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra

Intrinsic muscles of eye

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What is Nervous Tissue?

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forms the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, is very cellular.

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Function of Smooth Muscle Tissue

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Movement of food through digestive tract.

Contraction and relaxation controls blood flow and blood pressure.

Movement of urine through urinary tract. Contraction and relaxation controls pupil size.

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The two basic types of Nervous Cells.

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neurons and neuroglia

60
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What are dendrites?

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processes that receive signals from sensory receptors or other neurons.

61
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What is an Axon?

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a process that sends signals to other neurons, muscles, or glands

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Summarize the differences in structure and function of each of the following tissues: epithelium of the skin with epithelium of the intestine

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The epithelium in your skin is like a tough suit of armor, protecting you from the outside world.

The epithelium in your intestine is more like a work crew, efficiently absorbing nutrients and keeping things moving smoothly.

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Summarize the differences in structure and function of each of the following tissues:

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Think of your nose cartilage as a bendy straw, providing some shape but easily manipulated.

The intervertebral discs are more like tough shock absorbers in your spine, strong enough to handle pressure but with some give.

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Explain why blood is considered to be a type of connective tissue.

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Blood may be a fluid connective tissue, lacking the typical fibers of other connective tissues like bone or tendon.

However, its cellular components, fluid matrix, and connective functions solidify its place as a member of the connective tissue family.

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