Lab 1 Test (Hard Concepts)

Question 1

Fibroblasts

Answer 1

Produce fibers in the matrix of connective tissue

Question 2

Lamina

Answer 2

Basal layer of mucus membranes

Question 3

3 types of Connective Tissue

Answer 3

Tendons, Ligaments, and Aponeurosis

Question 4

Chondrocyte

Answer 4

Produces cartilage in the Hyaline Cartilage

Question 5

Hematopoiesis

Answer 5

Blood cell formation, occurs in bone marrow

Question 6

Haversian (Central) Canal

Answer 6

Central canal where nerves and blood/lymphatic vessels navigate through bone tissue.

Question 7

Lamella

Answer 7

The rings that make up bone tissue (Plural = Lamellae)

Question 8

Three names of Blood gunk

Answer 8

Thrombocytes (Platelets), Erythrocytes (RBCs), and Leukocytes (WBCs).

Question 9

Neuroglial

Answer 9

“Nerve” “Glue”, supporting cells that ensure proper function of neuron

Question 10

Cell organelle responsible for detoxification of hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and other free radicals (O2-)

Answer 10

Peroxisome

Question 11

Cell organelle responsible for drug detoxification

Answer 11

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 12

Ribosomes (R)

Answer 12

Uses (R)NA to produce proteins

Question 13

Melanocytes

Answer 13

The cell responsible for producing melanin

Question 14

Melanin’s main function

Answer 14

To prevent harmful sun radiation from reaching cells actively going through mitosis and any damage from replicating.

Question 15

Synovial Membrane

Answer 15

Membrane composed entirely of connective tissue, no epithelial. Membranes line the cavities surrounding joints, containing a fluid (Synovial fluid) which cushions movement and friction

Question 16

Arrector pili muscle

Answer 16

Small smooth muscle cells responsible for “hair raising” or goosebumps.

Question 17

Pacinian corpuscle

Answer 17

Deep pressure sensor cell, tell deep pressure, indicates sensation and pain.

Question 18

Eccrine sweat gland

Answer 18

Eccrine (Exocrine - Containing a duct) gland produces sweat

Question 19

Sebaceous Gland

Answer 19

Oil gland responsible for production of Sebum (oil)

Question 20

Dermal papillae

Answer 20

Wave-like uppermost section of Dermis, provides ridges in skin or fingerprints

Question 21

Parfocal

Answer 21

When one lens is in focus, all are.

Question 22

Resolution

Answer 22

The ability of the microscope to establish detail.

Question 23

Inversion

Answer 23

Reversal of image, both horizontal and vertical