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Lecture 4 - Tissues Flashcards

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4 types of Tissues

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Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Neural

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2 types of Epithelial tissue layers

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Simple
Stratified

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4 types of Epithelial tissue shapes

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Squamous
Cubodial
Columnar
Transitional

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6 Parts of Epithelial Cells

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Cilia
Microvilli
Apical Surface
Cell Junction
Basement Membrane
Basal Surface

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Squamous Definition

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Squashed cells

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Simple Tissue Definition

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1 layer thick

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Stratified Tissue Definition

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Multiple layers thick

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2 types of Squamous Epithelia Tissue

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Simple Squamous Epithelium
Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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2 Examples of Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Blood Vessel and Alveoli Walls

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Examples of Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Skin

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2 Functions of Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Reduces friction
Surface of absorption and secretion

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Function of Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Physical Protection against Abrasion, Pathogens and Chemical attack

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2 types of Cuboidal Epithelia Tissue

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

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2 Examples of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Glands
Ducts

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Example of Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

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Lining of some ducts

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3 Functions of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Limited Protection
Secretion
Absorption

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3 Functions of Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

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Protection
Secretion
Absorption

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Example of Transitional Epithelium

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Urinary Bladder (UB can change volume)

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Function of Transitional Epithelium

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Permits expansion and relaxation

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3 types of Columnar Epithelia Tissue

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Simple Columnar Epithelium
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium
Stratified Columnar Epithelium

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Example of Simple Columnar Epithelium

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Lining of stomach/intestines

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Example of Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

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Lining of nasal cavity/trachea/bronchi

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Example of Stratified Columnar Epithelium

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Areas of the Pharynx

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Functions of Simple Columnar Epithelium

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Protection
Secretion
Absorption

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Functions of Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

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Protection
Secretion
Move mucus with cilia

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Functions of Stratified Columnar Epithelium

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Protection

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Definition of Pseudostratified

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Not clear layers

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5 Types of Simple Exocrine Glands

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Simple Tubular
Simple Coiled Tubular
Simple Branch Tubular
Simple Alveolar (Acinar)
Simple Branched Alveolar

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3 Types of Compound Exocrine Glands

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Compound Tubular
Compound Alveolar (Acinar)
Compound Tubuloalveolar

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Difference between Simple and Compound Glands

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Simple = One Gland
Compound = Multiple Gland

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3 modes of Glandular Secretion

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Merocrine
Apocrine
Holocrine

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Mode of Merocrine Secretion

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Vesicles are discharged

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Mode of Apocrine Secretion

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Substance gathers at top of cell
Portion of cytoplasm shed

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Mode of Holocrine Secretion

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Whole cell bursts - cells must be replaced

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Definition of fibroblast

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Cell producing fibres - e.g. collagen

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Definition of Adipocyte

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Components of Connective Tissue

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Cells - e.g. fibroblasts, adipocytes
Fibres
Ground Substance

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3 Types of Fibre in Connective Tissue

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Collagen
Reticular
Elastic

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Components of Ground Substance

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Blood/Lymph
Cartilage
Bone

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Definition of ground substance

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Gel-like substance in extracellular space containing components of Extracellular Matrix

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3 types of blood cells in ground substance

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Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
Platelets

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2 types of Loose Connective Tissues

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Adipose Tissue
Reticular Tissue

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4 Examples of Adipose Tissue

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Buttocks
Breasts
Padding around eyes
Padding around kidney

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5 Examples of Reticular Tissue

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Liver
Kidney
Spleen
Lymph Nodes
Bone Marrow

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3 Functions of Adipose Tissue

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Provides padding
Insulation
Energy Storage

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Function of Reticular Tissue

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Provides supporting framework

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3 types of Dense Connective Tissue

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Dense Regular Connective Tissue
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Elastic Tissue

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2 Examples of Dense Regular Connective Tissue

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Tendons
Ligaments

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4 Examples of Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

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Visceral Organ Capsules
Periostea/Perichondria
Nerve/Muscle Sheaths
Dermis

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2 Examples of Elastic Tissue

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Ligamentum Flavum/Nuchae
Blood Vessel Walls

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3 Functions of Dense Regular Connective Tissue

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Firm attachment
Muscle Pull
Bone Stabilization

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2 Functions of Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

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Helps resist multidirectional force
Helps prevents overexpansion of organs

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3 Functions of Elastic Tissue

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Stabilization
Cushions shock
Permits expansion/contraction

54
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3 Types of Cartilage

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Hyaline
Elastic
Fibrocartilage

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3 Examples of Hyaline Cartilage

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Between rib tips and bones of sternum
Covers bone surfaces at synovial joints
Forms part of nasal septum

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2 Examples of Elastic Cartilage

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Auricle of external ear
Epiglottis (flap between tongue and throat)

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2 Examples of Fibrocartilage

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Pads between knee joints
Intervertebral discs

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2 Functions of Hyaline Cartilage

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Provides support
Reduces friction between bony structures

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2 Functions of Elastic Cartilage

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Provides support
Tolerates distortion

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3 Functions of Fibrocartilage

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Resists compression
Prevents bone to bone contact
Limits movement

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Osteon Definition

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Cylindrical system in bone tissue

62
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Components of Osteons

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Canaliculi
Osteocytes
Matrix
Central Canal
Blood Vessels
Periosteum

63
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2 Layers of the Periosteum

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Fibrous Layer
Cellular Layer

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3 layers of Fasciae

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Superficial Fascia
Deep Fascia
Subserous Fascia

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Tissues in Superficial Fascia

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Areolar Tissue
Adipose Tissue

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Tissues in Deep Fascia

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Dense Connective Tissue

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Tissues in Subserous Fascia

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Areolar Tissue

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3 types of Muscle Tissues

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Skeletal Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
Smooth Muscle

69
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Muscle Tissue under voluntary control

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Skeletal Muscle

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Muscle Tissue under involuntary control

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Cardiac Muscle
Smooth Muscle

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