Tissues, Bones, Muscles and Nerves Flashcards

Human Anatomy & Physiology

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Squamous Epithelium

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Single cell layer, adapted for diffusion, eg. alveoli

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Cubodial Epithelium

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eg. kidney tubules

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Columnar Epithelium

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eg. alimentary tract lining

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Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

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eg. lining uterine tubes and respiratory tract

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Transitional Epithelium

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Allows stretching, eg. bladder

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Stratified Epithelium

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Protects from war and tear, eg. skin

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Connective Tissue

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Binding and support
Protection
Transport
Insulation

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Bone

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Connective tissue

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Blood

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Connective tissue

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Lymphoid Tissue

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Lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, intestine

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Hyaline cartilage

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Firm
Surface of joints
Ribs join sternum
Larynx, trachea, bronchi

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Fibrocartilage

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Tough, flexible
Intervertebral discs
Hip, shoulder, knee joint
Ligaments

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Elastic Cartilage

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Pinna (ear lobe)
Epiglottis
Blood vessels

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Areolar Tissue

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Under skin
Between muscles
Supports blood vessels, nerves and secretory cells
Alimentary canal

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Adipose tissue

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Fat cells
White: Kidney an eyes, subcutaneous
Brown: Between scapulae. nape of neck

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Fibrous tissue

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Ligaments, tendons, periosteum, muscle sheaths

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Elastic tissue

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Elastic fibres
Few cells
Facilitate alteration of shape
Epiglottis
External ear
Walls of blood vessels