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Tissue Test Flashcards

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tissue

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collection of specialized cells and extracellular matrix that perform limited, specialized functions

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histology

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study of tissues

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4 main tissue types

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-epithelial -connective -muscle -nervous

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epithelial

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-lines the external surface of all organs -lines interior of all hollow organs -skin surface (epidermis) -makes up all glands

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connective

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-provide structure and support -provide transport

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muscle

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provides movement

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nervous

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-provides flow of information and control through electrical signaling

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main functions of epithelium

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-protection -absorption -filtration -secretion -sensation

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protection (function of epithelium)

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protects of all exposed and internal surfaces

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control permeability (function of epithelium)

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-different in different areas of the body -by absorption and filtration

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provide sensation (function of epithelium)

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through specialized epithelial cells

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secrete and excrete (function of epithelium)

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-through specialized gland cells -exocrine and endocrine

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epithelial characteristics

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-location -orientation -cellular arrangement -avascular -regenerate

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location (epithelial characteristic)

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-on all free body surfaces -outside of organs -lining cavities, chambers, and hollow membranes

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orientation (epithelial characteristic)

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-all have an apical part of a membrane -attatched to a basal surface or basement membrane connecting it to the underlying connective tissue

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cellular arrangment (epithelial characteristic)

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-cells arranged in close proximity and often attached in sheets -little to no matrix

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avascular (epithelial characteristic)

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no direct connection to the vascular system (rely on adjacent tissue for nutritient)

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regenerate (epithelial characteristic)

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constantly regenerated due to presence of specialized stem cells

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classification of epithelia

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-layers -shape

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layers (classification of epithelia)

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-simple -stratified -pseudostratified -transitional

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shape (classification of epithelia)

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-squamos -cuboidal -columnar

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simple squamos

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-diffusion and rapid filtration -secretion in serous membranes

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simple cuboidal

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-secretion and absorption -ciliated types propel mucus or reproductive cells -covers surface of ovaries

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simple columnar

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-secretion and regulated slower absorption -ciliated types propel mucus or reproductive cells -lines entire digestive system from stomach through large intestine (forms a mucosa membrane) -goblet cells dispersed throughout

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simple transitional

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doesn’t exist

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stratified squamos

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-protection -found where mechanical stress is high

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stratified cuboidal/columnar

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-protection -rare -found in ducts of very large glands

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stratified transitional

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-protection -stretches to accomodate disension of urinary structures -only epithelial tissue to have more than 3-4 layers (in a resting state) -specialized squamos

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pseudostratified columnar

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-all cells on the basement membrane but vary in height (nuclei appear at different heights) -secretion and regulated slower absorption -lines respiratory tree (forming a mucosa) -goblet cells dispersed throughout -apical cilia provide movement of mucus

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pseudostratified columnar

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-all cells on the basement membrane but vary in height (nuclei appear at different heights) -secretion and regulated slower absorption -lines respiratory tree (forming a mucosa) -goblet cells dispersed throughout -apical cilia provide movement of mucus

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types of glandular epithelia

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-endocrine -exocrine

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endocrine

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-secretions released to surrounding tissue and blood -ductless -ex: hormones

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exocrine

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-secretions released to the surface of the epithelium -many ducts -ex: sweat

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functions of connective tissue

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-support and protect -transport -energy storage -defense/immunity

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characteristics of connective tissue

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-vascularity -made of cells, fibers, and extracellular matric

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vascularity of connective tissue

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-most CT is highly vascular -tendons, ligaments, cartilage are poorly vascular

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cells, fiber, extracellular matrix of connective tissue

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-extracellular matric = ground substance + fibers -ground substance = water + specialized sticky proteins (act like glue); consistency varies

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cells, fiber, extracellular matrix of connective tissue

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-extracellular matric = ground substance + fibers -ground substance = water + specialized sticky proteins (act like glue); consistency varies

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3 types of fibers in CT

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-collagen -elastic -reticular

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collagen fiber

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-most abundant -strongest

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elastic fiber

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-stretchy -retain shape

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reticular fiber

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-tiny, collagen fibers -make up the skeleton of soft organs (liver, spleen, glands)

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CT structures

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-cell types -fibers -ground substance

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cell types of CT

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-fibroblasts -macrophages -fat cells -mast cells

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types of CT

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-bone -cartilage -dense CT -areolar CT -adipose -reticular CT -blood

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bone (osseous tissue)

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-highly vascular -cells = osteocytes -cells exist in pockets of liquid matrix, lacunae -surrounded by hard dense matrix of collagen fibers and calcium salts

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cartilage

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-more flexible than bones -avascular -cells = chondrocytes

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3 types of cartilage

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-hyaline -elastic -fibrocartilage

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fiber of hyaline cartilage

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collagen

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function of hyaline cartilage

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-supports/protects -flexibility/movement -growth reduce friction

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location of hyaline cartilage

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-ribs -ends of bones at articulating joints -larynx/trachea -end of nose

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fiber of elastic cartilage

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collagen elastic

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functions of of elastic cartilage

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-maintain shape and flexibility -support

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locations of elastic cartilage

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-ear -epiglottis -larynx

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fiber of fibrocartilage

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woven collagen bundles

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functions of fibrocartilage

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-shock absorbance -provides sturdiness and allows flexibility -deepens sockets

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locations of fibrocartilage

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-between vertebrae -pelvic bones -ridge of ball-socket joints

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locations of fibrocartilage

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-between vertebrae -pelvic bones -ridge of ball-socket joints

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dense CT (dense fibrous tissue)

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-avascular -cells = fibroblasts -matrix = collagen fibers and elastic -fibers aligned parallel to make tendons and ligaments -fibers woven like a carpet or base of skin

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loose CT

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-fibers are loosely arranged -highly vascular -many cell types

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3 types of loose CT

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-areolar -adipose -reticular

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areolar CT

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-most widely distributed -highly vascular -cobweb like appearance -most membranes -holds excess fluid in injury, expands in edema

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adipose CT

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-fat -cells = adipocytes -main storage of energy -cushions and insulates

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reticular CT

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-delicate fibers -cell = reticulocytes (tiny fibroblasts) -forms internal framework of some organs and glands

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fluid CT

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-blood (vascular) -cells = blood cells -matrix = fluid plasma -main function = transport -lymph fluid of lymphatic system circulates immune white blood cells

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types of muscle tissue

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-skeletal -smooth -cardiac

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skeletal muscle tissue

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majority of large musclature

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smooth muscle tissue

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walls of blood vessels and hollow organs

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cardiac muscle tissue

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heart muscle

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muscle tissue

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-specialized contractile tissue -produce movement -special actin and myosin filments

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neural tissue

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-cell types = neuron, neuroglia -conducts electrical impulses, transfers, processes, stores information

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neuron cell (neural tissue)

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conduct electrical commation

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neurolgia (neural tissue)

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provide structural support

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tissue injury and repair

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-injury causes damage to tissue -reponse by all tissues through chemical signaling -response is to restore to homeostasis

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nervous tissue

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-cell types = neuron, neuroglia -conducts electrical impulses, transfers, processes, stores information -brain, spinal cord, nerves

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inflammation

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-isolate injured area (swelling) -cleanup damaged tissue (macrophages) -signs of inflammation = warmth, redness, swelling, pain

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inflammation

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-isolate injured area (swelling) -cleanup damaged tissue (macrophages) -signs of inflammation = warmth, redness, swelling, pain

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regeneration

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-repair/replace damaged tissue with stem cells -restoration of tissue function -fibrosis = replacement of normal tissue by fibrous connective tissue (scar tissue)

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what has good regeneration

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-epithelia -most CT -smooth muscle

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what has poor regeneration

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-cartilage -nerve -other muscle

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what has poor regeneration

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-cartilage -nerve -other muscle

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aging tissue

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-repair and maintenance rate decreases -metabolic decline due to lifestyle/hormonal changes -CT becomes more fragile -epithelial tissue thins as the rate of cell death increases and repair/replacement decreases -cancer risk rate increases 25% -most cancers due to environmental factors

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