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are the basic functional and structural units of living
organisms.

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CELL

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Has a true nucleus
surrounded by
nuclear membrane

basic cell type

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EUKARYOTIC CELL

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  • Lacks a nuclear envelope
  • Nuclear substance is mixed
    or in direct contact with
    the rest of the protoplasm.

basic cell type

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prokaryotic cell

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what cells can be found in the cytoplasm?
4 toh

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o Organelles
o Inclusions
o Cytoskeletons
o Cytoplasmic matrix

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what are thecells located in the NUCLEUS

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o Chromatin
o Nucleolus
o Nuclear envelope
o Nucleoplasm

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A CELL WHICH
➜ Modified fluid-mosaic model
➜ Membrane
* Lipids
o Phospholipids
o Cholesterols
* Proteins
* Carbohydrates
➜ Amphipathic lipid
bilayer

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PLASMA MEMBRANE

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  • Gives shape to the cell.
  • Regulates the passage of ions and macromolecules
    in and out of the cell, selective permeability
  • It contains devices for cell attachment.
  • Involved in cell-to-cell communication.
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PLASMA MEMBRANE

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  • Has antigenic molecules that are the basis of
    recognition and tissue specificity.
  • Involved in ion pumps for regulating the internal
    environment.
  • Contains receptors for hormones.
  • Generates messenger molecules that activate the
    cell’s physiological responses to stimuli
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PLASMA MEMBRANE

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Type of JUNCTIONAL COMPLEXES which function:
Couples intermediate
filaments to plasma
membrane at regions
of cell-to-cell adhesion

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macula adherens

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Couples actin
cytoskeleton to plasma
membrane at regions
of cell-to-cell adhesion
(type of juncrional complexes)

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zonula adherens

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Seals adjacent cells
together to inhibit
passage of molecules
between them (control
of permeability)

(type of junctional complexes)

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zonula occludens

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Creates a conduit
between two adjacent
cells for passage of
small ions and
informational
macromolecules

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nexus/gap junction

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  • Finger-like cytoplasmic projections on apical surface
    of most epithelial cells
  • Greatly increase the free cell surface area
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microvili

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These are Examplesof what cell
o Striated borders – epithelium of the GIT
o Brush borders – epithelium of PCT of the
kidneys

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microvili

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  • Extremely long processes that extend from the apical
    surface of the cell
  • Facilitate absorption
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Stereocilia

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example of stereocilia

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epididymis

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  • Motile cytoplasmic processes
  • Move fluid and particles
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Cilia

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respiratory passages are example of what cell

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cilia

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➜ Interconnected membrane-limited flattened sacs
called cisternae (also found in SER)
➜ Studded particles called ribosomes
➜ Site of protein synthesis and modification of newly
synthesized proteins (protein synthesis)

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rough-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum

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➜ Cisternae appear as interconnected channels of
variable shapes and sizes
➜ Without attached ribosomes
➜ Involved in lipid and steroid synthesis

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smooth-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum

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➜ Series of stacked, flattened, membrane-limited sacs
or cisternae and tubular extensions
➜ Often adjacent to one side of the cell
➜ Posttranslational modifying, sorting, and packaging
proteins and lipids for intercellular and extracellular
transport.

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golgi apparatus

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➜ Small organelles that contain digestive enzymes
➜ Generally spherical membrane-enclosed vesicles
➜ Degradation of macromolecules to micromolecules
➜ Sites of intracellular digestion
➜ Particularly numerous in cells active in various types of
endocytosis.

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Lysosomes

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➜ Two-membrane system
➜ Outer membrane and inner membrane arranged in
numerous folds called cristae
➜ In steroid-producing cells, inner membrane is in
tubular cristae
➜ Provide most of the energy to the cell in the form of
ATP

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mitochondria

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➜ AKA Microbodies
➜ Small spherical, membranous organelles
➜ Crystalloid inclusion, nucleoid
➜ Production and degradation of H2O2
➜ Degradation of fatty acids

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peroxisomes

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➜ Short, paired, rod-like cylindrical structures ➜ Found in close proximity to the nucleus ➜ Basal body formation (necessary for the assembly of cilia and flagella) ➜ Mitotic spindle formation
centrioles
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➜ Very small dark dots ➜ Often associated with rER (attached) ➜ Free ribosomes in cytoplasm ➜ Synthesis of proteins
ribosomes
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➜ Membrane-bound vesicles often with a protein coat ➜ Transport materials between different cell compartments and to plasma membrane for export
TRANSPORT VESICLES
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➜ Phagosomes ➜ Membrane-bound vesicles containing materials imported into the cell ➜ Phagocytosis – inside the cell ➜ Endocytosis – small contents ➜ Transport of cargo to intracellular destination
ENDOSOMES
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Functions: * Maintenance of cell shape * Stabilization of cell attachments * Play a role in endocytosis * Movement of local specializations of the cell * Cell motility
CYTOSKELETONS
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_________ filaments o Rope-like fibers o Strong and stable o Provide mechanical strength and resistance to shearing forces
Intermediate FILAMENTS
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o Non-branching long, hollow cylinders o Provide network “railroad tracks” for movement of organelles within the cell o Provide movement for cilia o Provide movement for chromosomes during cell division
MICROTUBULES
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➜ A concentrated aqueous gel ➜ Site of physiologic processes fundamental to cell’s existence
CYTOPLASMIC MATRIX
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➜ Control center of the cell ➜ Contains the blueprint
NUCLEUS
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➜ Nuclear material organized as euchromatin and heterochromatin ➜ Contains DNA, histones, proteins necessary for DNA to function
CHROMATIN
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➜ A small dense area within the nucleus that contains RNA and proteins ➜ Site of rRNA synthesis and ribosome assembly
NUCLEOLUS
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➜ Membrane system that surrounds the nucleus ➜ Consists of inner and outer membranes separated by a perinuclear cisternal space perforated by nuclear pores
NUCLEAR ENVELOPE
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➜ Amorphous matrix ➜ Fills the space between the chromatin and the nucleoli in the nucleus
NUCLEOPLASM
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______ cells may be classified according to their mitotic activity (cell division)
SOMATIC CELLS
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o Smooth muscle cells of hollow organs o Fibroblasts of uterine wall o Epithelial cells of lens of the eye are ___________ renewing
slowly or rapidly renewing
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* Accidental cell death * A pathologic process * Cells are exposed to unfavorable physical or chemical environment * Rapid cell swelling and lysis
necrosis
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* Programmed cell death * A physiologic process * Activation of an internally encoded suicide program * Controlled autodigestion
apoptosis
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* Functionally specialized cells * Principal, characteristic cells of the organ
parenhyma
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* Less specialized supporting tissues * Other cells and fibers that forms the framework of tissues and organs
stroma
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- The study of the human body structures with the aid of a microscope.
Microscopic HSB
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* The ability of a microscope lens or optical system * To produce separate images of closely positioned objects * Smallest distance between two particles that can be distinguished from each other
resolving power
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* The product of the separate magnification powers of the objective lens and ocular lens (OL X OL)
total magnification of the object
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* Simple * Compound * An instrument that allows visualization of greater detail * Principle: use or refraction of light; * Eyepiece - usually 10x magnification (multiply it to the low power magnification to get the total magnification)
light microscope
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________ MICROSCOPE * Uses electricity * With power cord
electric microscope
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* Uses the interaction of a beam of electrons with a specimen to produce an image * Beams emitted by tungsten filaments * Higher resolution type of microscope
electron microscope
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__________ Microscope * Enables examination of unstained cells and tissues * Especially useful for living cells
Phase Contrast MICROSCOPE
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* A modification of phase contrast *Allows quantification of tissue mass microscope toh
INTERFRENCE MICROSCOPE
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* Makes use of the ability of certain molecules to fluoresce under ultraviolet light
FLUORESCENT MICROSCOPE
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* Highly ordered molecules or arrays of molecules can rotate the angle of the plane of polarized light
POLARIZING MICROSCOPE
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* Uses quartz lenses with an ultraviolet light source
ULTRAVIOLET MICROSCOPE
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* No direct light from the light source is gathered by the objective lens
DARK FIELD MICROSCOPE
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LIVER Parenchyma: HEPATOCYTES (liver cells) Shape: ________ Arrangement: ____________________ Number of Nucleus: ______________ Location of Nucleus: CENTRAL
Organ: LIVER Parenchyma: HEPATOCYTES (liver cells) Shape: POLYGONAL Arrangement: CORDS/CHAINS/ROWS/COLUMNS Number of Nucleus: MONO OR BINUCLEATED Location of Nucleus: CENTRAL
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Organ: skeletal muscle Parenchyma: ? Shape: ? Arrangement: ? Number of Nucleus: multinucleated Location of Nucleus: peripheral
Organ: skeletal muscle Parenchyma: Skeletal myocytes Shape: tubular/elongated/ cylindrical with blunt ends Arrangement: Bundles/fascicles Number of Nucleus: multinucleated Location of Nucleus: peripheral
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parenchyma of spinal cord
neuron (nerve cells)
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no. of nucleus of spinal cord
mononucleated
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what organ is being described Number of Nucleus: mononucleated Location of Nucleus: central
compact bone spinal cord liver (note: mononucleated or binucleated sya)
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are groups of cells similar in structure and intercellular substance performing a specific function
tissues
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* External or internal covering/ lining of body * Gland a fundamental type of tissue
epithelial tissue
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give the 4 fundamental types of tissues
epithelial connective muscular nervous
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Supporting/ binding tissue
connective tissue
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* Contraction/ movement * Skeletal, Cardiac, Smooth
muscular tissue
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* Interpretation of stimulus * Nerve cell/neuron
nervouse tissue
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- Aggregated polyhedral cells -Small amount extracellular matrix -Lining of surface or body cavities; glandular secretion what type of tissue is this !!
epithelial :)
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Several types of fixed and wandering cells extracellular matrix has an Abundant amount Support and protection of tissues/organ
connective tissue
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Elongated contractile cells Moderate amount extracellular matrix Strong contraction; body movements type of ttisue
muscle
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Elongated with extremely fine processes Very small amount extracellular matrix Transmission of nerve impulses
nervous tissue
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Epithelial tissues are formed of ______ cells.
epithelial cells
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Epithelial cells are provided with basement membranes. tru? false?
true!
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______ cells are extremely cohesive. It is also avascular
epithelial cells
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3 germ layers of the epithelial tissues
ectoderm endoderm mesoderm
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* Lined by single layer of cells * According to cell shape: o Simple squamous o Simple cuboidal o Simple columnar
simple epithelium
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single layer of flat cells o ENDOTHELIUM of blood vessels o MESOTHELIUM of body cavities o Parietal layer of Bowman's capsule o Corneal endothelium o Well- adapted for exchange and filtration purposes
simple squamous
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- single layer of tall, columnar cells - lining epithelium of intestines
Simple Columnar
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* Lined by several layers of cells * Well adapted for protective / barrier purposes
stratified epithelium
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under stratified epithelium Maturation from cuboidal basal layer to flattened surface layer. o Stratified squamous keratinized (cornified) o Stratified squamous non-keratinized (non-cornified)
stratified squamous
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under stratified epithelium Maturation from cuboidal basal layer to flattened surface layer. o Stratified squamous keratinized (cornified) o Stratified squamous non-keratinized (non-cornified)
stratified squamous
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under stratified epithelium excretory ducts of salivary and sweat glands.
stratified cuboidal
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under stratified epithelium conjunctiva lining the eyelids.
Stratified columnar
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* A variety of stratified epithelium where the number of cell layers varies according to the functional state of the organ * Superficial layers of cells are either flattened or cuboidal depending on the degree of distention of the organ.
transitional epithelium
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* Uroepithelium * Modification of Stratified epithelium * Lining epithelium of excretory passages of urinary
transitional epithelium
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* Modification of simple epithelium * All cells are in contact with the basal lamina but not all of them reach the apical surface. * Nuclei are found at different levels of the broadest portion of the cytoplasm.
pseudostratified epithelium
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* Cell shapes are variable * False stratification * Respiratory passages in the trachea and bronchi.
pseudostratified epithelium
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tightly packed, microscopic projections of the apical surface of intestinal absorptive cells; give the apical portion of the cell a striated / brush border appearance; INCREASE the cell's surface area
microvili
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* Actively MOTILE processes that propel substances along their surfaces * Respiratory epithelium
cilia
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* Long microvilli in the epididymis and vas deferens of the male reproductive tract * NON-MOTILE
STEREOCILIA
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* Modified columnar epithelial cells * Synthesize and secrete mucus * Scattered amongst many simple epithelial linings * Respiratory and GI tract
goblet cells
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➜ GLANDS - hormones ➜ Derived from epithelium ➜ Cells specialized in producing a secretion that differs in composition from blood or intercellular fluid. ➜ May synthesize, store and secrete. type of epithelium
glandular epithelium
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_______ gland o with ducts o Release their products of secretion into the system of ducts
exocrine gland
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_________ gland o ductless o Release their products of secretion into the blood or lymph o Examples: pituitary gland, adrenal gland
ENDOCRINE
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_______ gland o Paraneurons o Release their products into extracellular spaces for simple diffusion to target cells in the immediate vicinity o Example: Merkel's cells
Paracrine
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______ gland o Glands whose secretions are not discharged from the cells producing it o Examples: phagocytes, granular leucocytes
Accrine
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______ gland o Secretion is thin and watery o Examples: sweat glands, parotid gland
Serous
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______ gland o Secretion is thick and viscous o Examples: sebaceous glands, esophageal glands
Mucous
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_____ gland o Mucous serous gland o Secretion is both watery and viscous o Examples: tracheal gland, sublingual gland,
Mixed
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_______ gland o Secretion release through a cell membrane with the cell remaining intact. o Example: sweat gland
Merocrine
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______ gland o Involves the loss of parts of the apical cytoplasm along with the material secreted o Partial destruction of cells o Examples: mammary glands, apocrine sweat gland
Apocrine
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______ gland o Release of the whole cell into the excretory ducts or there is o Complete destruction o Example: sebaceous gland
Holocrine
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- " Deeper portion of the tubule divides into branches that are lined with secreting cells - Open into a superficial portion which serves as a duct - Example: uterine gland
Simple branched tubular
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- Does not occur in man - Simplest form of alveolar gland containing a single sac with a dilated lumen and connected with the surface by a constricted portion
Simple acinar (simple alveolar)
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- The terminal portions of the smallest tubules are more or less coiled tubules, usually branching - Examples: pure mucous gland or oral cavity. cardiac glands of stomach, some Brunners glands, Bulbourethral glands, renal tubules
compound tubular
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- Composed of sac-like structures that branch and divide into numerous dilated segments - Example: Some portions of mammary glands
Compound alveolar
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specific subtype of the PARIETAL LAYER OF BOWMAN'S CAPSULE
SIMPLE SQUAMOUS
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lining epithelium of the PARIETAL LAYER OF BOWMAN'S CAPSULE
simple squamous epithelium
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what organ is described Lining epithelium: SIMPLE cuboidal epithelium with brush borders
PCT AND DCT OF KIDNEY
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SPECIFIC SUBTYPE OF THYROID
SIMPLE CUBOIDAL
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LINING EPITHELIUM OF ILEUM
SIMPLE COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM WITH GOBLET CELLS
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Subtype: stratified epithelium SPECIFIC SUBTYPE: Strafified squamous Lining epithelium: stratified squamous keratinized (dry) epithelium WHAT ORGAN IS DESCRIBED?
EPIDERMIS OF THE SKIN
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Subtype: stratified epithelium SPECIFIC SUBTYPE: stratified Cuboidal Lining epithelium: stratified cuboidal epithelium WHAT ORGAN?
OVARY
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Lining epithelium OF TRACHEA
Pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells
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Subtype: transitional epithelium Lining epithelium: uroepithelium WHAT ORGAN?
URINARY BLADDER
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Most abundant tissue type in the body ● Major constituent is the extracellular matrix (ECM) ● Made up of 3 structural elements ○ Specialized cells ○ Fibers ○ Ground substance
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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TYPE OF TISSUE THAT Provide general structure, mechanical strength, space filling, physical and metabolic support
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Connective Tissue ● Develop from an embryonic tissue, _________
mesenchyme
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CONNECTIVE TISSUE Derived from the middle layer of the embryo, the _______
mesoderm
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______ Cells ● Undifferentiated ● Large nuclei, prominent nucleoli, fine chromatin ● Spindle-shaped, scant cytoplasm, thin processes
Mesenchymal
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● Surrounded by an ECM ● Capable of transforming into many types of cells ○ All types of CT, bone, cartilage, blood, vascular endothelium, muscle ● Embryological and fetal cells which form CT WHAT CELL IS THIS
MESENCHYMAL CELLS
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● Synthesize and secrete collagen ● Elastin, GAGs, proteoglycans, glycoproteins
Fibroblasts
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● Specialized for storage of fat ● Derived from mesenchyme ● Cytoplasmic storage of lipid ● Production of heat ● Cushion and insulate skin
ADIPOCYTES
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● 20% in males; 25% in females ● Large; contains huge droplet of lipid ● Empty in standard microscopy TYPE OF ADIPOSE TISSUE
WHITE ADIPOSE TISSUE
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● Signet-ring appearance ● Lipid droplet displacing the nucleus ● Structural fill ● Thermal insulator under the skin TYPE OF ADIPOSE TISSUE
WHITE ADIPOSE TISSUE
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● Well-developed phagocytic activity ● Irregular surface with pleats, protrusions, indentations ● 10 to 30 µm, eccentric, oval or kidney-shaped nucleus
MACROPHAGES
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Removal of dead cells, tissue debris, particulate material ● Uptake, processing, and presentation of antigens to lymphocytes ● Early stages of repair after tissue damage ● Histiocytes
MACROPHAGES
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● Oval or irregularly shaped ● 7 to 20 µm ● Basophilic secretory granules, display metachromasia
MAST CELLS
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Local inflammatory response: heparin & histamine ● Innate immunity ● Tissue repair ● Anaphylactic reactions
MAST CELLS
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_____ Cells ● B-lymphocyte-derived, antibody-producing ● Large, ovoid cells, basophilic cytoplasm
PLASMA
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● Nucleus with peripheral clumps of heterochromatin: Clock-face, spokewheel, or cartwheel appearance ● Contain inclusions called “Russell bodies”
PLASMA CELLS
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● Enter CT by process of diapedesis ● Appearance in tissue sections differs from blood smears
Leukocytes
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● Main fiber type ● In most supporting tissues ● Most abundant protein in human body
Collagen
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● Provides tensile strength to resist pulling, stretching, tearing ● 28 different types ○ Fiber-forming ○ Mesh/ network forming ○ Cell-membrane associated
COLLAGEN
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TYPE III COLAGEN
RETICULAR FIBERS
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● Thinner than collagen type I ● Sparse networks in between collagen ● Stretching and elastic recoil
ELASTIN
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● Amorphous, transparent, semi-solid gel ● Profound water-binding ability ● Largely unstained extracellular material
GROUND SUBSTANCE
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Rich in GAGs, proteoglycans, & multiadhesive glycoproteins ● Fills the space between cells and fibers ● Act as lubricant and barrier to penetration by invaders
GROUND SUBSTANCE
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3 TYPES OF MUSCLE
SKELETAL CARDIAC SMOOTH
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: cytoplasm of muscle cells
Sarcoplasm
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cell membrane and external lamina
Sarcolemma:
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Responsible for the release of calcium ions during contraction and relaxation of muscle.
SACROPLASMIC RETICULUM
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All muscle cells are derived from ?
mesoderm
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_______ MUSCLE * Cylindrical muscle cell * Each muscle cell is referred to as “fiber” * Bundles of very long, multinucleated cell
SKELETAL
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________ muscle Contraction: quick, forceful, under voluntary control
skeletal muscle
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cylindrical bundles of thick (myosin) and thin (actin) myofilaments
Myofibrils:
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bisects A BAND
H ZONE
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BISECTS I BAND
Z DISC
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________MUSCLE * Elongated with branching muscle fibers * Bundles of cells, interwoven in spiraling layers * Usually one nucleus, centrally located * 15-30 microns with striated banding pattern * Contraction: involuntary, vigorous, rhythmic
CARDIAC
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_______ MUSCLE * Long & tapering ends; fusiform * Nucleus: single, elongated, centrally located at the cell’s widest part * Bundles * Lack striations * Contraction: slow, involuntary control between cells * Found in hollow organs
SMOOTH
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______ CT * CONTAINS CELLS, FIBERS AND GROUND SUBSTANCE IN ROUGHLY EQUAL PARTS * FIBROBLAST * COLLAGEN FIBERS * MODERATE AMOUNT OF GROUND SUBSTANCE * FLEXIBLE, NOT VERY RESISTANT TO STRESS
LOOSE CT
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______ CONNECTIVE TISSUE * FEWER CELLS * MORE TYPE I COLLAGEN OVER GROUND SUBSTANCE
DENSE
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Specific Subtype OF reticular layer of the dermis
dense irregular Connective Tissue
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Specific Subtype OF PAPILLARY layer of the dermis
LOOSE CT
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Specific Subtype OF TENDON
DENSE REGULAR CT
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PARENCHY,A OF TENDON
TENDONICYTES
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_____TISSUE * PRINCIPAL COMPONENT OF FETAL UMBILICAL CORD (WHARTON’S JELLY) * ABUNDANT GROUND SUBSTANCE * SPARSE COLLAGEN FIBERS * SCATTERED FIBROBLASTS
MUCOID
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SUBTYPE OF UMBILICAL CORD
EMBRYONAL CT
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PARENCHYMA OF UMBILICAL CORD
FIBROBLASTS
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SPECIFIC SUBTYPE OF SKIN HYPODERMIS
BROWN AND YELLOW ADIPOSE TISSUE
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PARENCHYMA OF SKIN HYPODERMIS
ADIPOCYTES
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SIGNET RING IS PRESENT IN
SKIN HYPODERMIS
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what is the location of nuclei in skeletal muscle?
it is peripheral
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a connective tissue surrounding a bundle of muscle fibers
perimysium
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SHAPE OF PARENCHYMA OF CARDIAC MUSCLE
CYLINDRICAL WITH BRANCHING ENDS