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Histology Flashcards

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Histology

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The study of tissues

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Tissue

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A collection of specialized cells that perform a common function.

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Four main types of cells

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Epithelial, connective,muscle , and neural

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Epithelial tissue

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Layers of cells that cover exposed surfaces and line internal passage ways.

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4 Functions

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Provide physical protection,
controlling permeability,
providing sensation,
specialized secretions

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Exocrine

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Discharge onto the epithelial surface

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Endocrine

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Released into the surrounding tissues and blood

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Hormones

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Regulate the activities of the other tissue, organs, and organ systems

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The 8 types of tissue

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Simple squamous 
Simple cuboidal
Simple columnar
Pseudostratified ciliated
Stratified squamous 
Stratified cuboidal
Stratified columnar 
Transitional epithelium
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Where is a Simple squamous found

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Lines inside of blood and lymph muscles

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Simple cuboidal

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Lines pancreas and liver

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Simple columnar

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Ciliated

Lines female reproductive tract

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Non ciliated simple columnar

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Uterus and digestive tract

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Pseudostratified ciliated

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Lines the respiratory system

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Stratified squamous

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Lines the oral cavity

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Stratified cuboidal

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Mammary glands and sweat glands

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Stratified columnar

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Male urethra

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Connective tissue

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Bone, tendon, ligaments, cartilage, blood fat.

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Connective tissue function

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Provides support and protection
Transports materials
Storing energy
Defending the body

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Components of connective tissue

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Specialized cells
Extra cellular fibers
Ground substance

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Connective cells

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Bone and blood

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Extra cellular fibers

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H

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Ground substance

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Fluid that varies in consistency

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Three types of connective tissue

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Connective tissue proper
Fluid connective tissue
Supporting connective tissue

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Connective tissue proper

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Connective tissues help connect

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