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1
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Define tissue

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a group of 2 or more cells functioning together for a specific task

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2
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What are the four types of tissues?

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connective, muscle, epithelial, neural (CMEN)

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3
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What are the 2 types of epithelial tissue?

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covering & lining, glandular

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4
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T/F: epithelial tissue contains blood vessels

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False; epithelial tissue is avascular

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5
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T/F: epithelial tissue does not need blood supply since it is avascular

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False; epithelial tissue gets its blood supply from the connective tissue beneath it

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6
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What are the functions of epithelial tissue?

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secretion, absorption, boundaries, excretion, sensory reception, protection, filtration (SABE SPF)

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7
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Why is secretion an important function for epithelial tissue?

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secrete things that go places (glands)

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8
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Why is absorption an important function for epithelial tissue?

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allows things to enter into our bodies

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9
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Why are boundaries an important function for epithelial tissue?

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help to divide/separate internal and external environments

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10
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Why is excretion an important function for epithelial tissue?

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exiting process

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Why is sensory reception an important function for epithelial tissue?

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epithelial tissue can detect stimuli (nervous stimulation)

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12
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Why is protection an important function for epithelial tissue?

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first line of defense against pathogens

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Why is filtration an important function for epithelial tissue?

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only certain things are allowed to cross into the body

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14
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What is an apical surface?

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the upper free surface that is exposed to the external environment

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15
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What is the basal surface?

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the deeper attached surface that is exposed to the underlying layers

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16
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What 2 layers make up the basement membrane?

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basal lamina, reticular lamina

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17
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What is the basal lamina made of?

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a non-cellular sheet of glycoproteins (proteins attached to a carbohydrate) that is anchored to the basement membrane

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18
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T/F: the basal lamina does not have cells

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T; it is acellular

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19
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What is the basal lamina’s function?

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to act as a selective filter between the epithelial and connective tissues

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20
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Where is the basal lamina located?

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immediately deep to to the basal surface layer

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21
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Where is the reticular lamina located?

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immediately deep to the basal lamina layer

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22
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What is the reticular lamina comprised of?

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an extracellular network of collagen fibers

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23
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What is the function of the reticular lamina?

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to provide strength and help things stay together (AKA integrity)

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24
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Where are covering & lining epithelial tissues found?

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across all free surfaces of the body - line the inside of the body and those that are open to the external environment

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25
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What are some examples of places that would contain covering & lining epithelial tissues?

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reproductive tract, esophagus, digestive tract

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26
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There are 3 classifications for coverings and lining epithelial tissues. Name them:

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simple, stratified, pseudostratified

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27
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How many cell layers are present in simple epithelial tissue?

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one

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28
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What is the function of a simple epithelial tissue?

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absorption and filtration

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29
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Where can simple epithelial tissue be found?

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in low friction areas/areas that are not prone to wear and tear (ex: respiratory tract, alveoli in the lungs, etc.)

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30
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How many cell layers are present in stratified epithelial tissue?

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2 or more

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31
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What is the function of stratified epithelial tissue?

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protection

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32
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Where can stratified epithelial tissue be found?

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in high friction areas that experiences lots of wear and tear (ex: soles of feet, hands, anus, lining of vagina, etc.)

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33
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How many cell layers are present in pseudostratified epithelial tissue?

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one, but it appears like there is more - the nuclei don’t line up which gives away that is is pseudostratified epithelial tissue

34
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Where can pseudostratified epithelial tissue be found?

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areas with limited movement (ex: respiratory tract, female reproductive tract, etc.)

35
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There are 4 subtypes of epithelial tissue - name them:

A

squamous, cuboidal, columnar, transitional

36
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What is transitional epithelial tissue used for?

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can change shape and become flat to help with storage (ex: a bladder holding urine)

37
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What is glandular tissue used for?

A

composes our glands

38
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T/F: there are no desmosomes in glandular epithelium

39
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Define glands

A

a cell or group of cells that secrete substances into ducts, onto surfaces, or into the blood

40
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T/F: secretion does not require energy

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False; secretion requires energy

41
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What is the difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

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exocrine secrete substances either into a duct, or onto a surface, whereas endocrine glands secrete substances directly into the bloodstream

42
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Which type of gland contains goblet cells?

A

exocrine glands

43
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How many cells comprise a goblet cell?

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one - they are unicellular

44
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What are some examples of exocrine glands?

A

sweat, gallbladder, pancreas, etc.

45
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What are some examples of endocrine glands?

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pancreas, thyroid (think of hormones)

46
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T/F: parts of the body are limited to only one type of gland

A

False; some places have both exocrine and endocrine glands (ex: pancreas)

47
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Exocrine glands can be structurally classified in 2 ways:

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unicellular vs. multicellular

48
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What is the only type of unicellular gland?

A

goblet cells

49
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Where can unicellular glands be found?

A

generally located with PCCE, line digestive and respiratory tract

50
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Multicellular glands contain _______

51
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What are some examples of multicellular glands?

A

mammary, salivary, sebaceous (oil) glands, etc.

52
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Exocrine glands can be functionally classified in 2 ways:

A

merocrine glands, holocrine glands

53
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Explain how a merocrine gland works

A

cells package the product into a sac and release it into the duct via exocytosis - the cell is not harmed during this process

54
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Explain how a holocrine gland works

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the entire cell enters the duct and lyses in order to release the product inside - cell is destroyed in the process so must continuously replicate these cells

55
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What are some examples of merocrine glands?

A

salivary glands, sweat glands, milk production glands, parts of the pancreas, etc.

56
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What are some examples of holocrine glands?

A

sebaceous glands

57
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What are the 3 layers of embryonic tissue?

A

ectoderm (outer), mesoderm (middle), endoderm (inner)

58
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What are the 4 classes of connective tissue?

A

connective tissue, cartilage, bone, blood

59
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What are the 6 types of connective tissue?

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areolar (loose), dense regular, dense irregular, elastic, reticular, adipose

60
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What are the 3 types of cartilage connective tissue?

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hyaline, fibro, elastic

61
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What are the 2 types of bone connective tissue?

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spongy, compact

62
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All connective tissues have what 3 structural elements?

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ground substance, fibers, cells

63
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What is a ground substance?

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a background substance that contains everything; typically composed of interstitial fluids with proteins

64
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What 3 fibers can be present in connective tissue?

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elastic fibers, collagen fibers, reticular fibers

65
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What are some examples of types of cells that can be found in connective tissues?

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osteocytes, chondrocytes, fibrocytes

66
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Fibers + Ground Substance = ?

A

extracellular matrix

67
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When a muscle contracts, it creates _____ as a by-product

68
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All muscle cells have:

A

sarcolemma and sarcoplasm

69
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What is the sarcolemma?

A

plasma membrane of a muscle cell?

70
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What is the sarcoplasm?

A

cytoplasm of a muscle cell

71
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How many nuclei are present in skeletal muscle?

72
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Where is skeletal muscle located?

A

attaches to bone

73
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How many nuclei are present in cardiac muscle?

74
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How many nuclei are present in smooth muscle?

75
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Where is smooth muscle located?

A

in the walls of visceral organs (ex: liver, pancreas, intestines, etc.)

76
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Neurons make up ___% of nervous tissue

77
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Neuroglia make up ___% of nervous tissue

78
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What is the function of neuroglia?

A

to support, protect, and nourish the neurons

79
Q

What is a nickname used to describe neuroglia?

A

“nerve glue”

80
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T/F: neuroglia carry the electrical signals

A&P Unit 2 (6 decks)

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