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TISSUES Flashcards

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ADIPOSE TISSUE

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areolar connective tissue modified to store nutrients: a chief of fatty cells

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ANAPHASE

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3rd stage of mitosis: daughter chromosomes move toward pole of cell

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ARRECTOR PILI

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tiny, smooth muscles attached to hair follicles; makes hair stand upright

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate)

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organic molecule that stores and releases chemical energy for use in body cells

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CENTRIOLE

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minute body found near the nucleus of the cell: active in cell division

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CELLS

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basic structural and functional unit of living organisms

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CHROMOSOME

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barlike bodies of tightly coiled chromatin; visible during cell division

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CILIA

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tiny, hairlike projections on cell surfaces that move in a wavelike manner

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COLLAGEN FIBERS

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most abundant of 3 fibers found in matrix of connective tissue

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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primary tissue: form, function extensively; functions: support, storage, and protection

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CYTOKINESIS

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division of cytoplasm; occurs after cell nucleus has divided

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CYTOSOL

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viscous, semitransparent fluid of cytoplasm, other elements are suspended

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DERMIS

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layers of skin deep in epidermis; irregular connective tissue

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DIFFUSION

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spreading of particles; kinetic energy

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DNA

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nucleic acid found in all living cells; hereditary info.

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DNA REPLICATION

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process that occurs before cell division; all daughter cells are identical

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ECCRINE GLANDS

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sweat glands on the palms, soles of feet, and forehead

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ELASTIC FIBERS

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fiber formed from protein elastin, gives a rubbery resilient quality to connective tissue

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ENDOCRINE GLANDS

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ductless glands that empty hormonal products into blood

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ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM (ER)

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membranous network of tubular or saclike channels in the cytoplasm cell

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ENDOTHELIUM

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single layer of squamous cells; lines the walls of the heart, blood vessels, lympathic vessels

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EPIDERMIS

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superficial layer of skin; composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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EXOCRINE GLANDS

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glands that have ducts; secretions are carried to a particular site

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EXOCYTOSIS

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substances are moved from cell interior to extracellular space

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HAIR FOLLICLES

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outer and inner root sheaths extends from epidermal surface into dermis; new hair develops

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HYPERTONIC SOLUTIONS

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high concentration; greater osmotic pressure than reference solution (blood plasma)

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HYPODERMIS

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subcutaneous tissue just deep to the skin; has adipose tissue and connective tissue

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HYPOTONIC SOLUTIONS

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solution that is more dilute than reference cell ( fewer nonpenetrating solutes)

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KERATIN

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protein found in epidermis, hair, and nails, makes it hard and water resistant

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LYSOSOMES

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organelles in golgi apparatus, contain strong digestive enzymes

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MAMMARY GLANDS

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milk-producing glands of the breast

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MEIOSES

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nuclear division process, reduces chromosomal # by half forms 4 haploid cells, certain reproductive organs

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METAPHASE

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2nd stage of mitosis

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MICROTUBULES

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hollow tubes made of spherical protein determines cell shape also cellular organelles

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MICROVILLI

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tiny projections on some epithelial cells; increase area of absorption

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MITOCHONDRIA

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cytoplasmic organelles responsible for ATP; cellular activities

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MITOSIS

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chromosomes are redistributed to 2 daughter nuclei

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MUCOUSE MEMBRANE

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forms the linings of body cavities open to the exterior ( digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts)

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NUCLEOLI

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dense spherical bodies in cell nucleus involved with RNA

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ORGANS

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part of the body formed of 2 or more tissues, carries out specific functions; stomach

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OSMOSIS

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diffusion of a solvent through a membrane from a dilute solution to a more concentrated one

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PHAGOCYTOSIS

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engulfing of foreign solids by (phagocytic) cells

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PROPHASE

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1st stage of mitosis

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RIBOSOMES

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cytoplasmic organelles; proteins are synthesized

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RNA

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nucleic acid contains ribose and bases A,G,C,U; DNA’s instructions for protein synthesis

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SEBACEOUS GLANDS

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epidermal glands produce oily secretion called sebum

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SEROUS MEMBRANE (SEROSA)

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moist membrane found in closed ventral body cavities

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SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS

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epidermal gland that produces sweat

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TELOPHASE

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final stage of mitosis; begins with migration of chromosomes, completes and ends with 2 daughter nuclei

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TISSUES

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similar cells and intercellular substance, performs specific functions

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