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The Body: Tissues Flashcards

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4 types of tissues

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Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nervous

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Functions of epithelial cells

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Specialised secretion
Provide sensation
Control permeability
Physical protection

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What does epithelial do?

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Covers every surface in the body + lines all parts that come into contact with outside world

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List special features of epithelial cells,

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Avascular
High rate of regeneration
Attached to basement membrane
Connected to each o ther/other cells
Polarity ( distinct basal/ apical membranes)

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Types of epithelial cells

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Simple and stratified:
Squamous
Cuboidal
Columnar

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Tissue important for support, protection, transport + storing energy reserves

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Connective tissue

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Type of connective tissue for blood + lymph

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Fluid connective tissue

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Type of connective tissue for loose or dense e.g. Fat + tendons

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Connective tissue proper

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Type of connective tissue for cartilage + bone

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Supporting connective tissue

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Function of connective tissue list

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Defence
Transport funds + dissolved materials
Storage of energy reserves
Support, surround + connect other types of tissues
Protect delicate organs
Structural framework

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Specialised cells in connective tissue

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Adipocytes
Mast cells
WBC

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What membrane found in digestive, urinary, respiratory and reproductive systems

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Mucous

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Why must a mucous membrane be moist?

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To reduce friction and facilitate absorption and secretion

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14
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Serous membrane that encases the heart?

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Pericardial

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Serous membrane that encases the lung?

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Pleural

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Serous membrane that encases? Everything but heart and lungs

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Peritoneal

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Types of muscles

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Cardiac, skeletal, smooth

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Function of muscles

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Respond to chemical, mechanical and electrical stimuli
Generate heat
Produce movement (Voluntary and involuntary )

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Types of nerves?

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Motor, integration, sensory, relay

20
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Functions of neurones

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Respond to chemical, mechanical + electrical stimuli

21
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What tissues form GI tract?

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Epithelial, connective, music, nervous

22
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Role of epithelial tissue in GI tract?

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Lines the stomach, absorb nutrient, secretes stomach acid to break down food, protective barrier

23
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Role of connective tissue in GI tract?

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Provides overall structure of stomach and connects epithelial tissue to muscle tissue

24
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Role of muscle tissue in GI tract?

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Contraction

25
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Role of nervous tissue in GI tract?

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Detect and send signals

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