O Flashcards

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What is the primary function of unicellular organisms?

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All functions like digestion, respiration, and reproduction are performed by a single cell.

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What is tissue in multicellular animals?

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A group of similar cells along with intercellular substances that perform a specific function.

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How are tissues categorized based on cell structure and function?

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Four types:
* Epithelial
* Connective
* Muscular
* Neural

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What is an organ?

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A structure formed by organized tissues to perform a specific function.

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What constitutes an organ system?

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Two or more organs that perform a common function through interaction.

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What are the two types of epithelial tissues?

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Simple epithelium and compound epithelium.

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What is the characteristic of epithelial tissue?

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Cells are compactly packed with little intercellular space.

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What is the basement membrane?

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A non-cellular layer made of glycoprotein, mucopolysaccharide, and collagen fibers.

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Why is epithelial tissue avascular?

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Due to minimal intercellular space, blood vessels cannot penetrate it.

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What is simple epithelium?

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Composed of a single layer of cells that lines body cavities, ducts, and tubes.

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What is compound epithelium?

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Consists of two or more cell layers and has a protective function.

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What are the three types of simple epithelium?

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  1. Squamous
  2. Cuboidal
  3. Columnar
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What is squamous epithelium?

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Made of a single thin layer of flattened cells.

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What is the function of simple squamous epithelium?

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Forms a diffusion boundary and aids in filtration.

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What is the cuboidal epithelium?

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Composed of a single layer of cube-like cells.

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What is the function of cuboidal epithelium?

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Secretion and absorption.

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What is columnar epithelium?

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Composed of a single layer of tall and slender cells.

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What modifications occur in cuboidal and columnar epithelium?

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Microvilli and cilia may be present on their free surface.

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What are microvilli?

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Finger-like structures that increase surface area for absorption.

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What is brush-bordered epithelium?

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Cuboidal or columnar epithelium with microvilli on the free surface.

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What is ciliated epithelium?

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Cuboidal or columnar cells with cilia on their free surface.

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What are the types of glands based on cell composition?

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Unicellular and multicellular glands.

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What is an exocrine gland?

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Glands that release products through ducts to specific locations.

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What is an endocrine gland?

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Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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What is a heterocrine gland?
A mixed gland with both exocrine and endocrine functions.
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What is the primary function of compound epithelium?
To provide protection against chemical and mechanical stress.
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What are the types of compound epithelium?
1. Transitional epithelium 2. Stratified epithelium
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What are cell junctions?
Structures made of proteins that link individual cells.
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What are the three types of cell junctions?
1. Tight junction 2. Adherent junction 3. Gap junction
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What is the function of tight junctions?
Prevent substances from leaking across a tissue.
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What do adherent junctions do?
Help in cementing neighboring cells together.
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What is the role of gap junctions?
Facilitate communication between adjacent cells.