HISTOLOGY Lecture 1 – Introduction to Histology Flashcards
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What is histology?
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The microscopic study of tissues and organs through sectioning, staining, and microscopy.
2
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What are the advantages of multicellularity?
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Specialization, adaptability, complexity, longer lifespan, efficient reproduction.
3
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What are the four main types of tissues?
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Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous.
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What is the relationship between surface area and cell size?
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Smaller cells have higher surface area to volume ratios, aiding diffusion.
5
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How is an organ system structured?
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Cells → Tissues → Organs → Organ Systems
