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PRACTICALS 3 Flashcards

1
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Shape of the nerve cell and its nucleus

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Stellate & Fish eye nucleus

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Special structure in nerve cell

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Nissl Bodies

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Function of Nissl Bodies

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Protein Synthesis

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Function of Ovum

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For reproduction

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Occurrence of Ovum

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Adult Ovary

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Function of Granulosa Lutein cells

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Secrete progesterone, inhibin & estrogen

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Function of Theca Lutein cells

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secrete androstenedione & progesterone

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Shape of Liver cells

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Polyhedral

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Cell arrangement of the liver cells

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Radiating, cord-like

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Function of Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Protection & Filtration

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Function of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Secretion & absorption

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Occurence of the Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Urineferous tubules of the kidney
Thyroid follicle

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Function of the Simple Columnar Plain Epithelium

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Secretion & absorption

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Occurrence of the Simple Columnar Plain Epithelium

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Colon
Ileum
Stomach

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Function of Simple Columnar Ciliated Epithelium

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Facilitate the movement of
egg cell during fertilization

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Occurrence of Simple Columnar Ciliated Epithelium

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Uterus
Oviduct

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Occurrence of Pseudostratified Columnar Ciliated
Epithelium

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Trachea
Bronchi
Larynx

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18
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function of Trachea

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conduction of air

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19
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Function of cilia

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move dust particles
and mucus

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20
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Distinguishing Feature of Pseudostratified Columnar Ciliated
Epithelium

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Prominent Basement Membrane

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21
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Occurrence of Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
with Stereocilia

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Ductus Deferens
Ductus Epididymis

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function of Stereocilia

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absorption

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Function of Stratified Squamous Keratinized Epithelium

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Barrier & Protection

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Occurrence of Squamous Keratinized Epithelium

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Thin & Thick Skin

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Function of Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinized Epithelium

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Protection

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Occurrence of Squamous Non-Keratinized Epithelium

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Epiglottis,
Esophagus,
Vagina, Tongue

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27
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Occurrence of transitional Epithelium

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Urinary Bladder,
Ureter,
Renal Calyces,
Renal Pelvis

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Function of Transitional Epithelium (Urothelium)

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Protection against
harmful environment of urine

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29
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Occurence of MUCOUS GLANDULAR EPITHELIUM

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Submaxillary/
Sublingual Gland

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Distinct characteristics of Mucous glandular Epithelium

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Cytoplasm: Basophilic & Reticular
Nucleus: Flattened; Periphery
Lumen: Large

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Occurence of SEROUS GLANDULAR EPITHELIUM

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Pancreas,
Parotid
Gland

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32
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Distinct characteristics of Serous Glandular Epithelium

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Cytoplasm: Acidophilic &
Granular
Nucleus: Round; Near the
base
Lumen: Small

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33
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Shape & nucleus of Skeletal Muscle Tissue

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Cell shape: solitary band (tubular)
Nucleus: multiple; peripherally located

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34
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Structural Functional Unit of Skeletal Muscle Tissue

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Sarcomere

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35
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Occurrence of Skeletal Muscle Tissue

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Tongue,
Larynx,
Gastro-esophageal
junction,
Diaphragm

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cell shape & nucleus of Cardiac Muscle Tissue

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Cell shape: branching, anastamosing
Nucleus: single (sometimes binucleated); centrally
located

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37
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Occurrence of Cardiac Muscle Tissue

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Heart,
Superior & Inferior Vena Cava,
Pulmonary Veins

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Cell Shape & nucleus of Smooth Muscle Tissue

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Cell shape: spindle-shaped
Nucleus: single, centrally located (cork-screw
appearance)

39
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Structural unit of Smooth Muscle Tissue

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Muscle Fiber

40
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Occurrence of Smooth Muscle Tissue

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Ileum,
Urinary Bladder,
Stomach,
Esophagus,

41
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Cell & Fiber of Mesenchymal Connective Tissue

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Preponderant Cell: Undifferentiated Mesenchymal
Cells
Preponderant Fiber:Collagen Fibers

42
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Function of Mesenchymal CT

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gives rise to other tissue

43
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Structures of Mesenchymal CT

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Neural Tube
Neural Crest
Notochord

44
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Specimen of Mesenchyme CT

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Pig embryo

45
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Cell & Fibers in Mucous Connective Tissue

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Preponderant Cell: Fibroblasts
Preponderant Fiber:Collagen Fibers

46
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Function of Mucous CT

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fibrogelatinous support

47
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Occurrence of Mucous CT

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Dental Pulp,
Vitreous Humor

48
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Structures of Mucous CT

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2 arteries
1 vein

49
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Cell and fibers of Areolar Connective Tissue

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Preponderant Cell: Fibroblasts
Preponderant Fiber:Collagen Fibers (thin & sparse)

  • Collagen: Pink/ Red stained
50
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Function of Areolar CT

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packing tissue of adults
body defense
mechanical suppor

51
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Occurence of Areolar CT

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all over the body; lamina propria

52
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Cell & fiber Reticular Connective Tissue

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Preponderant Cell: Reticular cells
Preponderant Fiber:Reticular Fibers (Type III Collagen Fibers)

53
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Function of Reticular CT

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framework for supporting tissue of these organs

54
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Occurence of reticular CT

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bone marrow,
liver, lymphoid tissue
and organs (except thymus)

55
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Staining characteristic in Reticular CT

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Argyrophilic (Black)

56
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Cell & Fibers in Lymphoid Connective Tissue

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Preponderant Cell: Lymphocytes
Preponderant Fiber: Reticular Fibers (Type III Collagen Fibers)

57
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Function of Lymphoid CT

A

framework for supporting tissue of these
organs

58
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Occurrence of Lymphoid CT

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palatine tonsils,
lymph nodes

59
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Function of germinal center of flemming

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production of lymphopcytes

60
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Characteristics of Plasma Cell

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spoke of a wheel appearance
clock-face pattern

61
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Cell & Fiber in Adipose Connective Tissue

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Preponderant Cell: Adipocytes
Preponderant Fiber: Reticular Fibers & Collagen
Fibers (Type III & Type IV)

62
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function of adipose CT

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storage and synthesis of fat;
mechanical support (shock absorber);
body insulator;
cosmetic purposes

63
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occurrence of Adipose CT

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subcutaneous layer, omentum,
axillary,
cervical,
inguinal regions

64
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Distinguishing features of Adipose CT

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signet ring appearance

65
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Absent of Adipose CT

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Scrotum, Labia minora, Eyelids, Penis

66
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Cell & Fiber in Dense Irregular CT

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Preponderant Cell: Fibroblast (sparse)
Preponderant Fiber: Collagen Fibers (abundant & arranged in bundles; oriented in various directions)

67
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Occurrence of Dense Irregular CT

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sheaths
blood vessels
nerves
septae
trabeculae of organs

68
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Function of Dense Irregular CT

A

withstand tension
provide structural
strength

69
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Cell & Fiber of Dense Collagenous Regular CT

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Preponderant Cell: Fibroblast (packed and aligned between fiber bundles)
Preponderant Fiber: Collagen Fibers (arranged in parallel array and densely packed to provide
maximum tensile strength)

70
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Occurence of Dense Collageneous Regular CT

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Tendons
Ligaments
Aponeurosis

71
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Cell & Fiber of Dense Elastic Connective Tissue

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Preponderant Cell: Fibroblast
Preponderant Fiber: Elastic Fibers

72
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Function of Dense Elastic Connective Tissue

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mechanical support where flexibility is necessary
allows tissues to respond to stretch and distortion

73
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Occurrence of Dense Elastic Connective Tissue

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Ligamentum nuchae, ligamentum flava
(spinal column)
Large Arteries

74
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Cell & fiber in Hyaline Cartilage

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Preponderant Cell: Chondrocyte
Preponderant Fiber: Type II Collagen Fiber

74
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Cell & Fiber in Elastic Cartilage

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Preponderant Cell: Chondrocyte
Preponderant Fiber: Elastic Fibers,Type II
Collagen Fiber

75
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Occurrence & Function of Hyaline cartilage

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Larynx,
Trachea,
Nose,
Ribs (costal cartilage)

*Resist compression

76
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Function of Elastic cartilage

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provides flexible support

77
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Occurrence of Elastic Cartilage

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Epiglottis,
Eustachian Tube,
External Auditory Meatus, Pinna of the Ear

78
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Distinct feature of Elastic Cartilage

A

Area of Fatty Degeneration-no adipocyte,
cell present is chondrocyte

79
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Cell & Fibers in Fibrocartilage

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Preponderant Cell: Chondrocyte
Preponderant Fiber: Type I Collagen (more),
Type II Collagen Fiber

80
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function in Fibrocartilage

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Resists deformation under stress

81
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Occurrence in Fibrocartilage

A

Annulus fibrosus (intervertebral
disc),
Meniscus of the knee, Symphysis Pubis

82
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Function of osteocyte

A

Bone resorption

83
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Function of osteoblast

A

Bone formation

84
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function of osteocytes

A

maintain bone metabolism

85
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Function of Vater Pacinian Corpuscle

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Deep pressure sensor

86
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Occurrence of Vater Pacinian Corpuscle

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Palm of the skin

87
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Normal count of THROMBOCYTES

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150,000 - 450,000

88
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Function of neutrophil

A

Increased in bacterial infections

89
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Function of Eosinophil

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increased in parasitic infection & asthma

90
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Function of basophil

A

increased in allergic reactions
(Type I Hypersensitivity)

91
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function of lymphocytes

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increased in viral infections

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