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1
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What are the types of Cell Junctions?

A
  • *TAG-DH**
    1) Tight
    2) Adhesive
    3) Gap
    4) Desmosomes
    5) Hemidesmosomes
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What maintains the paracellular barrier of epithelia (barrier in between cells) and controls transport of materials or signals between cells (paracellular transport).

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Cell Junctions

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What type of cell junction forms a barrier against water and antigens?

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Tight Junction

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What type of cell junction can respond changes in their microenvironment?

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Adhesive Junction

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What type of cell junction allows molecules and electrical signals (ions) to pass?

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Gap Junction

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6
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What are the types of muscular tissue?

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Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth

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7
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What type of involuntary muscle tissue is located in the GI tract?

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Smooth Muscle

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Epithelial tissue is broadly categorized as either _____________ or ____________.

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1) Covering and lining epithelium

2) Glandular epithelium

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9
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What is the difference between the Apical Layer and Basal Layer?

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Apical is the most superficial layer of cells, while Basal Layer is the deepest layer of cells and attached to the basement membrane.

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What type of epithelium is thin, flat shape allows rapid passage of substances through them?

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Squamous

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What type of epithelium is found in the lining of the esophagus, mouth, and cervix?

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Squamous

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What type of epithelium is as tall as it is wide?

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Cuboidal

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13
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What type of epithelium is found in the salivary glands and thyroid follicles?

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Cuboidal

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14
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What type of epithelium is taller than it is wide?

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Collumnar

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What type of epithelial cells increase the surface area?

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Microvilli

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What type of epithelial cells help remove contaminates or move particles?

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Cilia

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17
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What type of Epithelium would be found in the urinary bladder?

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Transitional Epithelium

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18
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What are the functions of simple epithelium?

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Secretion, Absorption, Osmosis, Diffusion

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What morphology of epithelium functions to allow rapid passage of substances through them?

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Squamous

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What function of simple epithelial tissue allows movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration?

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Osmosis

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What function of simple epithelial tissue allows movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

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Diffusion

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Definition: Simple epithelium that appears to be stratified because the nuclei lie at different levels & not all cells reach the apical surface, but all cells rest on the basement membrane?

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Psuedostratified Epithelium

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23
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What specialized type of psuedostratified cell secretes mucus?

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Goblet Cell

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What is a highly-insoluble fibrous protein with water proofing qualities & high friction resistance?

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Keratin

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What is the name for epithelial cells that lose their nucleus and organelles to make room for keratin; they are no longer living cells?

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Keratinocytes

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What is type of epithelial cells do not all go to the apical surface but they do all rest on the basement membrane?

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Psuedostratified Epithelium

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27
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Explain the differences between keratinized and non-keratinized epithelium in regards to:

1) Location within the body
2) Funtion

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Non-Keratinized is on wet interior surfaces like the mouth, tongue, etc and is used to protect against wear and tear

Keratinized is on dry outer surfaces and protects against friction AND water

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28
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What are the three components of connective tissue?

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1) Extracellular Matrix
2) Resident Cells
3) Protein Fibers

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29
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What is the extracellular material produced by the connective tissue cells embedded within it?

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Extracellular Matrix

Remember the ECM is like the Jello, around the fruit (connective tissue cells) that are within it

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30
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1) What is the most common cell in connective tissue?

2) What is the most abundant protein within connective tissue?

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1) Fibroblasts

2) Collagen

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31
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What is not a function of fibroblasts?

A) Synthesize Collagen
B) Synthesize Adipose
C) Secrete Elastin
D) Synthesize Reticulin

A

B) Synthesize Adipose

Fibroblasts Synthesize and Secrete Collagen, Elastin, and Reticulin

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32
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What type of connective tissue fiber makes up the supporting FRAMEWORK and make the SHAPE of many soft organs?

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Reticular Tissue

Reticular means “Net-like”

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33
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What connective tissue cell is also known as Fat Cells

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Adipocytes

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34
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What type of connective tissue cells function in localized release of compounds important to inflammatory response?

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Mast Cells

They release Histamines

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35
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Where are Mast Cells located?

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Near small blood vessels in the skin.

36
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What type of connective tissue fiber is very strong and resistant to SHEAR force (Like ripping)?

A

Collagen

37
Q

What are the three types of cell membranes?

A

1) Mucous Membrane
2) Synovial Membrane
3) Serous Membrane

38
Q

What type of cell membrane:

1) Lines the entire GI, respiratory, reproductive, and much of the urinary system.

2) Lines body cavity that doesn’t open directly to exterior & covers organs that lie within the
cavity.

3) Lines Joints

A

1) Mucous
2) Serous
3) Synovial

39
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What is the name for the serous membrane that lines and covers the heart?

A

Pericardium

40
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What is the name for the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and abdominal organs?

A

Peritonium

41
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What is the name for the serous membrane the lines the thoracic cavity?

A

Pleura (Also covers the lungs)

42
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What are the layers of the skin?

A

1) Epidermis

2) Dermis

43
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What layer of skin is “Alive”

A

Dermis

44
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What are the layers of the Epidermis?

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1) Corneum
2) Lucidum
3) Granulosum
4) Spinosum
5) Basale

45
Q

___________ numbers are similar in individuals of different racial backgrounds.

A

Melanocyte

46
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What type of cell are expanded dendritic endings in epidermis of glabrous skin that respond to
sustained pressure and touch?

A

Merkel Cells

47
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What type of cells sample any antigens that attempt to pass through the epidermis and play a large part in the skins adaptive immunity?

A

Dendritic Cells (Langerhan’s Cells)

48
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What type of glands release secretions directly into the bloodstream?

A

Endocrine Glands

49
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What type of glands release secretions onto an epithelial surface?

A

Exocrine Glands

50
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What are the derm specific exocrine glands?

A

1) Sebaceous Glands

2) Sudoriferous Glands

51
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What do Sebaceous Glands open into?

A

Hair follicles

52
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What is secreted by Sebaceous Glands?

A

Sebum

53
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What are the functions of Sebum?

A

1) Lubricate Hair

2) Thermoregulation

54
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What are the two types of Sudoriferous glands?

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1) Eccrine Glands

2) Apocrine Glands

55
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What type of gland is not attached to a hair folicle?

A) Eccrine Glands
B) Apocrine Glands
C) Sebaceous Glands

A

A) Eccrine Glands

Eccrine glands empty directly onto the skin surface, not from a hair follicle.

56
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Where are Sebaceous Glands found?

Where are Eccrine Glands found?

Where are Apocrine Glands found?

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Sabaceous = Everywhere except palms and soles

Eccrine = Everywhere

Apocrine = Mainly hairy areas like the axillae and perineum

57
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What gland doesnt become functional until puberty?

A

Apocrine

58
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What is the “Smelly” gland?

A

Apocrine

59
Q

What are the functions of nails?

A

1) Protect distal phalanx and surrounding tissue
2) Enhance precise movements
3) Enable extended grip strength

60
Q

How long does it take a fingernail to re-grow?

A

3-6 months

61
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How long does it take for a toenail to re-grow?

A

12-18 months

62
Q

What are the 3 main pigments that influence skin color?

A

1) Melanin
2) Carotene
3) Hemoglobin

63
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High ________ = Dark brown to black skin tones

High ________ = Yellow to reddish skin tones

High ________ = Red to pinkish skin tones

A

High Melanin = Dark brown to black skin tones

High Carotene = Yellow/Orange skin tones

High Hemoglobin = Red to pinkish skin tones

64
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What is the primary determinant of skin color, hair color and eye color?

A

Melanin

65
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What stimulates melanin production?

A

Ultraviolet Light

66
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What is a genetic (recessive-inherited) condition characterized by little or no melanin pigment in the eyes, skin or hair?

A

Albinism

67
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What are the complications of Albinism?

A

1) Sunburn easy

2) Increased chance for skin cancer

68
Q

What is an Acquired depigmentation the skin characterized by loss of melanocytes?

A

Vitiligo

69
Q

Are tattoos considered a type of lesion?

A

Yup

70
Q

What are the functions of skin?

A

1) Temperature regulation
2) Protection
3) Cutaneous Sensation
4) Excretion
5) Absorption
6) Synthesis of Vitamin D

71
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How is vitamin D converted to Calcitrol?

A

Exposure of the skin to UV light

72
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What are the 5 signs of inflammation?

A

1) Localized Hyperthermia (Its warm)
2) Erythema
3) Localized Edema
4) Pain
5) Loss of function

73
Q

What form of aging is not preventable and happens to everyone?

A

Intrinsic Aging

74
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What form of aging is a preventable structural & functional change of the skin that occur with exposure to outside sources?

A

Extrinsic Aging

75
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What is the most important source of preventable extrinsic aging?

A

UV Light Exposure (Photo-aging)

76
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What is the cause of weakened cutaneous immunity in the elderly?

A

Reduction in number and responsiveness of Langerhans cells

77
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Reduction in what type of protein during dermal aging causes an increased rate of UV exposure (photodamage)?

A

Collagen Fiber

78
Q

What is the most rapidly regenerating and repairing tissue and has a capacity for continuous renewal?

A

Epithelial Tissue

79
Q

What type of tissue has the poorest capacity for renewal?

A

Nervous Tissue

80
Q

During what phase of healing do platelets and fibrin clots form in the injured space?

A

Inflammatory Phase (1-3 days after injury)

81
Q

What type of cells release chemical mediators causing local capillary vasodilation during the inflammatory phase of healing?

A

Mast Cells

82
Q

What are the major cellular agents in the proliferative phase of healing?

A

Fibroblasts

83
Q

What are the phases of healing?

A

1) Inflammatory Phase (Day 1-3 after injury)
2) Proliferative Phase ( Day 2-10 after)
3) Remodeling Phase (2-3 weeks after)
4) Late Remodeling Phase ( Months- year after)

84
Q

How long after a wound occurs, does the tensile strength return to full strength?

A

It never returns to full strength

85
Q

What are examples of healing by primary intention?

A

Sutures, Staples, Dermal Adhesive

86
Q

What type of healing relies on formation of granulation tissue to fill the space between the wound opening or
edges?

A

Secondary Intention

87
Q

What type of healing relies on dermal edges that are close together and easily approximated?

A

Primary Intention

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