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Tissue Flashcards

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have a free surface exposed to the outside, to a body cavity or lining of an internal organ

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Epithelial tissue

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2
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usually function for
secretion & absorption

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cuboidal epithelium

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3
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may have microvilli or cilia on free surface

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columnar epithelium

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4
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found in organs that can stretch

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transitional epithelium

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5
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air sacs/alveoli (lungs),
capillaries, glomeruli (kidneys)

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simple squamous epithelium

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6
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kidney tubules, ducts of thyroid gland & pancreas

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simple cuboidal epithelium

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7
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single layer of tall cells;
may contain goblet cells that
secrete mucus &/or microvilli

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simple columnal non-ciliated epithelium

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8
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lining of stomach & intestines

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simple columnar non-ciliated epithelium

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9
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single layer of tall cells w/ cilia; may contain goblet cells

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single columnar ciliated epithelium

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10
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lining of upper respiratory tract & uterine/fallopian tubes

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single columnar ciliated epithelium

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11
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appears stratified (nuclei at various levels); may contain
goblet cells

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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12
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multiple layers of cells w/ flat, keratinized/“dead” surface cells

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Stratified Squamous Keratinized epithelium

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13
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multiple layers of cells w/ flat, non-keratinized/“living” surface
cells

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Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium

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14
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lining of “wet” surfaces (mouth, vagina)

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stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium

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15
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if a transitional epithelium is stretched it is

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squamous

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16
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if transitional epithelium is not stretched it is

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columnar

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17
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lining of urinary bladder & ureters

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transitional epithelium

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18
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secrete various substances (enzymes, hormones, perspiration, milk, saliva, mucus, etc.)

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glandular epithelium

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19
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have ducts (tubes) that take secretions away from the gland to the site of its functio

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exocrine

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20
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ductless
secrete hormones released into capillaries where blood brings it from the gland to the site of its function

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endocrine glands

21
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matrix of blood

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plasma

22
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enables transport of substances & gases

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blood

23
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protein fiber-producing cells

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fibroblasts

24
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what is the matrix of areolar connective tissue

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collagen fibers and elastic fibers

25
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release inflammatory chemicals

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mast cells

26
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provides strength, elasticity, & support

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areolar connective tissue

27
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fat-storing cells

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adipocytes

28
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what is the matrix of adipose tissue

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little

29
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thermal insulation, provide energy reserve, cushioning

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adipose tissue

30
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provides strong attachments
• location: tendons; ligaments

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fibrous (regular)

31
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provides strength
• location: dermis of skin; fascia around muscles

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fibrous (irreg)

32
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allows stretching of various organs
• location: arterial walls

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elastic tissue

33
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provides mechanical support; calcium & phosphate storage;
blood cell productio

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bones

34
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provides smooth surface for movement; provide support
• location: wall of trachea; joint surfaces of bones; tip of nose & outer ear;
between vertebrae

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cartilage

35
Q

striated
long, cylindrical
several nuclei per cell (peripherally-
located)

voluntary

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skeletal muscle

36
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striated
cylindrical, branched
single nucleus per cell (centrally-
located)
connected by intercalated discs
involuntary

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cardiac muscle

37
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not striated
spindle-shaped (tapered at each end)
single nucleus per cell (centrally-
located)
involuntary

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Smooth muscle

38
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sheets of tissue that cover or line surfaces or that separate organs or parts of organs from one another

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membranes

39
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what are the two epithelial membrane?

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Serous and mucous membrane

40
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mostly made up of simple squamous
epithelium

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serous membrane

41
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lines a body cavity that does not open directly to the outside

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serous membrane

42
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a serous membrane that covers the abdominal cavity

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peritoneum

43
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serous membrane that covers the
a. heart
b. lungs

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a. pericardium
b. pleural

44
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What are the two parts of serous membrane?

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parietal and visceral

45
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a serous membrane layer that is attached to the cavity wall

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parietal

46
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covers & attaches to the organs inside the cavity

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visceral layer

47
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lines a body cavity that opens directly to
the outside

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mucous membrane

48
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What do mucous membrane contain?

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goblet cells

49
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Mucous membrane can be found?

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digestive tract
respiratory tract
urinary tract
reproductive tract

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