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Tissue Level of Organization Flashcards

1
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A tissue is a group of _____ working together to perform a ________ ________.

A

cells, specific function

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What are the 4 main types of tissue?

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Epithelial, connective, muscle & neural

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Epithelial tissue is a continuous _____ of closely bound cells.

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sheet

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What are the 3 possible shapes of epithelial tissue?

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squamous (long & thin), cuboidal (squares), columnar (tall & thin)

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What are the 3 possible arrangements of epithelial tissue?

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simple (1 layer), stratified (multiple layers), pseudostratified (1 layer that looks like many)

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Where can you find simple squamous epithelial cells?

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Alveoli, capillaries & serous membranes (very thin & permeable).

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Where can you find stratified squamous epithelial cells?

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Skin, mouth, esophagus, etc. (areas often exposed to abrasion or trauma).

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Where can you find simple cuboidal epithelial cells?

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Kidneys, thyroid.

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Where can you find stratified cuboidal epithelial cells?

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Sweat glands.

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Where can you find simple columnar epithelial cells?

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Digestive system (stomach & intestines), female reproductive system.

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Where can you find stratified columnar epithelial cells?

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Salivary glands.

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12
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Where can you find pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelial cells?

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Urethra, trachea, bronchi, male reproductive system.

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13
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__________ epithelial cells can change shape.

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Transitional.

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14
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Where can you find transitional epithelial cells?

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Bladder, uterus & other structures that often stretch/extend.

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15
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The ______ side of epithelial tissue is exposed to an internal or external environment.

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apical

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16
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Epithelial tissue is rich in _______ ______ but has no _____ _______.

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Sensory nerves (well innervated), blood vessels (avascular).

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17
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How do epithelial tissue get their nutrients if they don’t have blood vessels?

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Nutrients are diffused or absorbed from the apical or basilar surface.

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18
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What are the 4 functions of epithelial tissue?

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  1. Protect underlying surfaces (stratified squamous).
  2. Control permeability (simple squamous).
  3. Provides sensation.
  4. Produces secretions (glandular epithelia).
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19
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Where can you generally find epithelial tissue?

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Covers all exposed surfaces, internal passages, hollow organs, cavities & ducts.

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20
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What are the 3 components of connective tissue?

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Cells, extracellular fibres & ground substance.

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21
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What are the 3 types of extracellular fibres in connective tissue?

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Collagen, elastic fibres & reticular fibres.

22
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_____________ ______ and ______ _________ make up the matrix between cells.

A

Extracellular fibres, ground substance.

23
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What are the 4 functions of connective tissue?

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  1. Provide structure to the body.
  2. Transport (blood).
  3. Supports & protects organs (bone).
  4. Interconnects other types of tissues.
24
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What are the 6 different types of connective tissue?

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Loose, dense (connective tissue proper).
Blood, lymph (fluid connective tissue).
Cartilage, bone (supporting connective tissue).

25
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Where can you generally find connective tissue?

A

Everywhere in the body, between other tissue.

26
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What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

A

Skeletal, cardiac & smooth.

27
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Is skeletal muscle tissue mono- or multi-nucleated?

A

Multinucleated.

28
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Skeletal muscles are usually under _________ control.

A

voluntary

29
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Is skeletal muscle tissue striated or non-striated?

A

Striated (due to actin & myosin).

30
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Are cardiac muscle tissues mono- or multi-nucleated?

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Mononucleated.

31
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Is cardiac muscle tissue striated or non-striated?

A

Striated.

32
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Cardiac muscle cells are under ___________ control and the heart has its own _________.

A

involuntary, pacemaker

33
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Is smooth muscle tissue mono- or multi-nucleated?

A

Mononucleated.

34
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Is smooth muscle tissue striated or non-striated?

A

Non-striated.

35
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Smooth muscles are usually under ___________ control.

A

involuntary

36
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What are 3 functions of muscle tissue?

A

Movement, heat & posture.

37
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Where is skeletal muscle tissue found?

A

Anywhere there is movement.

38
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Where is cardiac muscle tissue found?

A

The heart.

39
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Where can smooth muscle tissue be found?

A

Around hollow organs (bladder, stomach, bowel) & passageways to the exterior (respiratory & digestive tracts).

40
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What is neural tissue made out of?

A

Neurons.

41
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What is the function of neural tissue?

A

Transmits electrical impulses between different regions of the body.

42
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Where can you find neural tissue?

A

Throughout the entire body.

43
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Membranes are made up of a layer of __________ tissue over a layer of __________ tissue.

A

epithelial, connective

44
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What are the 4 types of membranes in our bodies?

A

Mucous, serous, cutaneous & synovial membranes.

45
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Where can you find mucous membranes?

A

Respiratory & GI tract.

46
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What types of tissue are mucous membranes made of?

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Simple columnar epithelial cell & loose connective tissue.

47
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Where can you find serous membranes?

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Ventral body cavity (parietal) & organs (visceral).

48
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What types of tissue are serous membranes made out of?

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Simple squamous epithelial cells & loose connective tissue.

49
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What is the main cutaneous membrane in the body?

A

Skin.

50
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What is cutaneous membrane made of?

A

Stratified squamous epithelial cells & dense connective tissue.

51
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Where can you find synovial membranes?

A

Lining of joint cavities.

52
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What are the 3 types of cartilage?

A

Hyaline, elastic & fibrous.

NURS 106 (22 decks)

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