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Lab Exam 1 Flashcards

Histology

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Histology

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The study of tissue structure and function

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4 Tissue types

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Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nerve

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2 primary components of tissue

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Cells of similar function

Non-living “Extracellular-Matrix”

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Epithelial basic properties

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Highly cellular (Composed almost entirely of cells)
Little extracellular matrix
Avascular
Innervated
Regenerative
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Regenerative

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Easily replaces lost cells by cell division

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Avascular

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Lack of blood cells

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Innervated

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supplied by nerve fibers

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Complexity Classification of Epithelial

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Simple or Stratified

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Shape Classification of Epithelial

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Squamous
Cuboidal
Culumnar

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Epithelial Important functions

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Lines the body cavities and structures (Protection & Lubrication)
Secretion of substances (Sweat)
Absorption of substances (Intestines, kidneys)

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What is Simple Squamous epithelial

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single layer of flattened cells with a disc shaped nuclei

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Functions of simple squamous epithelial

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diffusion and filtration

provide a slick, friction-reducing lining in lymphatic and cardiovascular systems

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location of simple squamous epithelial

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Lining of the heart
Blood vessels
Lining of ventral body cavities
Air sacs of lungs

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What is the simple cuboidal epithelial

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Single layer of cube-like cells with large, circular central nuclei

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Function of simple cuboidal epithelial

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Absorption and Secretion

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Location of simple cuboidal epithelial

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Ducts & secretory glands

Ovary surface

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What is simple culumnar epithelial

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Single layer of tall cells with an oval nuclei; many contain cilia

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Function of simple culumnar epithelial

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secretion and absorption

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Location of simple culumnar epithelial

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Most of the digestive tract
Gallbladder
Some regions of the uterus

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What is pseudostratified columnar epithelial

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Single layer of cells of differing heights

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What is stratified squamous epithelial

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Thick membrane composed of several layers of cells, (Basal cells are cuboidal or culumnar)

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Function of stratified squamous epithelial

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Protection of underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion

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Where is stratifies squamous epithelial located

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Linings of esophagus, mouth, and vagina

Epidermis of the skin

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stratified cuboidal and culumnar epithelial

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very rare in the body, typically 2 layers thick

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What cells make up Nervous tissue

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Neurons

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Neurons

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Neurons are branching cells

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Nervous tissue function

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Transmits electrical signals from sensory receptors to effectors

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Location of Nervous Tissue

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Brain
Spinal cord
Nerves

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Types of Connective tissue

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Loose Connective

Dense Connective

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Types of Loose connective tissue

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Aerolar

Adipose

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Types of Dense connective tissue

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Dense regular

Dense irregular

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What is Aerolar loose connective tissue

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Gel-like matrix with all three connective tissue fibers

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Function of Aerolar loose connective tissue

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Wraps and cushions organs
Plays an important role in Inflammation
Holds and conveys tissue fluid

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Location of aeorlar loose connective tissue

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Widely distributed under epithelial of body.

Packages organs

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What is adipose loose connective tissue

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Closely packaged fat cells

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Function of adipose loose connective tissue

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Provides reserve food fuel
Insulation
Supports and protects organs

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Loaction of adipose loose connective tissue

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Under skin
Around kidneys and eyeballs
Abdomen
Breasts

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What is dense regular dense connective tissue

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Primarily parallel collagen fibers, a few elastic fibers
Tightly packed together
Organized

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Function of dense regular dense connective tissue

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Attaches muscles to bones
Attaches bones to bones
Good Tensile strength

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Location of dense regular dense connective tissue

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Tendons, most ligaments, aponeuroses

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What is dense irregular dense connective tissue

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Irregularly arranged collagen fibers(Unorganized)

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Function of dense irregular dense connective tissue

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Able to withstand tension exerted in many directions

Structural strength

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Location of dense irregular dense connective tissue

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Dermis of the skin

Fibrous capsules of organs and joints

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Types of cartilage connective tissue

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Hyaline

Elastic

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What is hyaline cartilage connective tissue

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No distinct shape
Halos around cell
Most common form of cartilage in the body

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Location of Hyaline cartilage

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Between joints
Ribs
Nose
Trachea
Larynx
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Function of Hyaline cartilage

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Supports and reinforces

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What is Elastic cartilage connective tissue

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Similar to Hyaline but more elastic fibers

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Function of Elastic cartilage

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Maintains the shape and structure while allowing flexability

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Location of elastic cartilage

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External ear

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What is Bone (Osseous Tissue)

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Hard, Calcified matrix with collagen fibers

Looks like tree rings

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Function of bone

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Supports, protects, and provides levers for muscular action

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Hematopoiesis

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Production of blood cells

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Where does hematopoiesis occur

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bone marrow

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Location of bone

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What is blood tissue

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Red and White blood cells in a fluid matrix

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Function of blood tissue

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Transport of respiratory gases, nutrients, waste, and other substances

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Location of blood tissue

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Within blood vessels

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Types of Muscle tissue

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Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth

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What is Skeletal muscle tissue

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Long, cylindrical multinucleate cells with obvious ridges

Looks like stripes

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Function of skeletal muscle

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Voluntary movement
Facial expression
Voluntary control

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Location of skeletal muscle

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in muscles attached to bones or occasionally skin

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What is cardiac muscle

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Unorganized strips that branch off, ridges, interlocking at discs

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Function of cardiac muscle

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as it contracts it propels blood into circulation

INVOLUNTARY

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Location of cardiac muscle

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The walls of the heart

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What is smooth muscle

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spindle shaped cells with central nuclei.

Left to right

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Function of smooth muscle

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Propels substances or objects along internal passageways

INVOLUNTARY

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Location of smooth muscle

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Walls of hollow organs

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cephalic

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whole head

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Frontal

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Buccal

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Occipital

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Base of skull

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Orbital

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nasal

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oral

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mental

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acromial

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brachial

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antebrachial

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cubital

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palmar

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palm of hand

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digital

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cervical

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pectoral

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upper chest

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sternal

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breast bone

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mammary

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lower chest

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axillary

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abdominal

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vertebral

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dorsal

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lumbar

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lower back

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sacral

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back pelvic

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coxal

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inguinal

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gluteal

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femoral

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patellar

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front of knee

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popliteal

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back of knee

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sural

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tarsal

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pedal

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plantar

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sole of foot

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Surface towards the bottom

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Surface towards the top

Anatomy & Physiology Lec. & Lab Exam 1 (16 decks)

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