Test 1 - lab 2 - Histology I Flashcards
1
Q
tissue
A
group of cells that work together to perform specific function(s)
2
Q
describe striated or skeletal muscle
A
- long, cylindrical fibers in bundles
- multinucleated
- alternating light & dark protein bands (striations)
- VOLUNTARY
3
Q
what are the two cell types in the nervous tissue
A
axons: long processes
dendrites: short processes
4
Q
what are the 3 types of muscle?
A
- skeletal
- cardiac
- smooth
5
Q
body surfaces, lines cavities, glands
A
epithelium
6
Q
- small cells, closely packed
- apical or luminal surface
- avascular (no blood supply)
- basement membrane
A
epithelium
7
Q
connects and supports body parts, fills in spaces
A
connective tissue
8
Q
study of tissues
A
histology
9
Q
connective tissue
A
connects and supports body parts, fills in spaces
10
Q
excitable communication cells
A
nervous
11
Q
nervous
A
excitable communication cells
12
Q
what are the characteristics of nervous tissue
A
- excitable
- able to carry electric potentials
13
Q
cytology
A
study of cells
14
Q
what do non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium line?
A
digestive tract from stomach to colon
15
Q
describe the smooth muscle function
A
- long, smooth fibers
- no striations
- large, central nucleus
- long, sustained contractions
- moves substances thru the stomach, intestines & uterus
- INVOLUNTARY muscle movement
