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histology

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study of tissues

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tissues

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cluster of cells similar to each other & work together to perform function

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name the 4 types of cells

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epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous

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how many different types of cells in body

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200

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somatic cell

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all body cells except sex cells

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histology

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microscopic study of tissue appearance, organization, function

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epithelial tissue function/place

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sheets of cells cover exterior surface, internal cavities, forms certain glands

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connective tissue function

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binds cells & organs & functions in protection, support, integration of all body parts

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muscle tissue function; name the 3 different types

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responds to stimulation & contracting to provide movement; skeletal (voluntary), smooth, cardiac

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nervous tissue

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excitable, allows electrochemical signals as nerve impulses that communicates w/rest of body

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zygote

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fertilized egg

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totipotent

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each embryonic cell has capacity to to divide, differentiate, develop into new organism

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ectoderm function

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“outer”; epidermis, glands on skin, some cranial bones, pituitary & adrenal medulla, nervous system, mouth, anus

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mesoderm

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“middle”; connective tissue, bone, cartilage, blood, endothelium of blood vessels, muscle, synovial membranes, serous membranes lining body cavities, kidneys, lining of gonads

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endoderm

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“inner”; lining of airways/digestive system except mouth & rectum/anus, glands

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tissue membranes

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thin layer of sheet of cells that cover outside of body; connective & epithelial

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connective tissue membrane

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encapsulate organs & line movable joints

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synovial membrane

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connective tissue that lines freely movable joint so they can be lubricated & move freely

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what attaches to connective tissue?

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serous & mucous membranes (types of epithelial membranes)

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examples of synovial membranes

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shoulders, elbow, knee

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synovial membranes release what type of fluid to be a natural lubricant

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hyaluronan `

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serous membrane

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epithelial membrane; line cavities not open to outside, cover organs

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cutaneous membrane (cutaneous membrane)

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squamous epithelial membrane on top of connective tissue, dead keratinized cells are on top of this

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basal lamina

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mix of glycoproteins & collagen; attachment site for epithelium & connective tissue

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reticular lamina

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secreted from connective tissue; basal lamina attaches to this and forms basement membrane

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epithelial characteristics:

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highly cellular, avascular (must get nutrients from diffusion/absorption), capable of secretion

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name the 3 ways epithelia is connected

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tight junction, anchoring junction, gap junction

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tight junction

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no extracellular space between them, which means they are selective barrier since no substance can move between them

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anchoring junction

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3 types; desmosomes, hemidesmosomes, adherens. these junctions influence shape/folding of epithelial tissue

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gap junction

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intercellular passageway between membranes of adjacent cells to facilitate movement of small molecules; allows electrical & metabolic coupling of cells

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name the 3 cell shapes

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squamous (flat/thin), cuboidal (wide/tall), columnar (rectangular, taller than wide).

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name the 2 descriptive terms for cell layers

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simple (1), stratified (multiple)

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simple squamous epithelium appearance & example

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thin scales; ex. endothelium, alveoli

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endothelium

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epithelial tissue that lines vessels of lymphatic & cardiovascular system

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mesothelium

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simple squamous epithelium forms surface layer of serous membrane that lines body cavities & internal organs

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simple cuboidal epithelium

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active in secretion & absorption of molecules, lining of kidney tubules & ducts of glands

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simple columnar epithelium

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nucleus elongated; digestive tract & female reproductive

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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single layer of irregularly shaped columnar cells; found in respiratory tract

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where is stratified epithelium

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epidermis, lining of salivary ducts, male urethra, bladder

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whats the most common type of stratified epithelium in the body

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stratified squamous

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endocrine gland

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ductless gland that releases secretions directly into surrounding tissues & fluids; ex. hormones

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exocrine gland

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secretions leave through a duct that opens directly/indirectly to external environment; ex. mucous, sweat, saliva, breast milk

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name the 2 types of exocrine glands

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serous (watery, blood-plasma like secretions rich in amylase)
mucous gland (watery rich in glycoprotein mucin)

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name the 3 ways a cell releases secretions

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merocrine, apocrine, holocrine

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merocrine secretions

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most common type; secretion enclosed in vesicles that move to surface & released by exocytosis

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apocrine secretion

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secretion pinches off from cell & release; armpits & genitals release fatty secretions that bacteria breaks down=odor

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holocrine secretion

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rupture & destruction of entire gland cell; ex. oils on skin & hair

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stratum basale

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deepest epidermal layer, attaches epidermis to basal lamina

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function of connective tissue

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support/connect other tissues; transport fluid, nutrients, waste, and chemical messengers

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mesenchyme

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first connective tissue to develop in embryo

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whats the second type of connective tissue to form in embryo

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umbilical cord (mucous connective tissue)

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what is the most abundant cell in connective tissue proper

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fibroblast,

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adipocytes

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cells that store lipids as droplets that fill most of the cytoplasm; 2 types (white & brown)

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mesenchymal cell

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multipotent stem cell; can turn into any type of connective tissue

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macrophage cell

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type of blood cell; immune system & release small proteins that act as chemical messengers

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mast cell

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contain signals for histamine & heparin

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collagen fiber

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made from fibrous protein; flexible, strong, give ligaments & tendons resilience

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elastic fiber

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return to normal size after being stretched & compressed, in skin & vertebral column

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reticular fiber

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in liver & spleen; anchor & provide support for parenchyma (functional cells, blood vessels, nerves)

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what is ground substance & what is it made of?

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clear matrix of tissue; polysaccharides & proteins

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where is loose connective tissue

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between many organs, acts to absorb shock & bind tissues together; allows salts etc to diffuse through to adjacent tissues

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adipose tissue

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loose connective tissue that stores fat for energy & insulation

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areolar tissue

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contains all cell types; fills space between muscle fibers, surrounds blood & lymph vessels, supports organs

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reticular tissue

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mesh-like; supports framework of soft organs such as lymphatic tissue, spleen, liver

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dense connective tissues

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more collagen fibers than loose connective; two major categories (regular & irregular)

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regular connective tissues

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run parallel adds strength; ligaments & tendons

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irregular connective tissue

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direction of fibers is random & adds strength in general but not in one specific direction; dermis of skin is example

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what are the 3 main types of cartilage

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hyaline, fibrocartilage, elastic

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hyaline cartilage

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most common; short & dispersed collagen fibers; smooth; found in rib cage & nose

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fibrous cartilage

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tough & has thick bundles of collagen fibers; menisci in knee

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elastic cartilage

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contains elastic as well collagen & proteoglycans; gives rigid support; ear lobes

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what is the hardest connective tissue

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bone; contains mostly collagen fibers

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skeletal muscle

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long cylindrical fiber, striated; voluntary, produce heat; attached to bones & entrance points of body

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cardiac muscle

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short, branched, striated; pumps blood

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smooth muscle

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short, spindle-shaped, no striation; involuntary movement, moves food/respirations/secretions; walls of major organs/passageways

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how much of your body is made up of skeletal muscle

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40%

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nervous tissue

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excitable & capable of sending & receiving electrochemical signals that provide body w/info

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what are the 2 classes of nervous tissue

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neuron & neuroglia

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intercalated discs anchor cells

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cardiomyocytes

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astrocytes

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regulation of ion concentration; uptake/breakdown of neurotransmitters & formation of blood-brain barrier

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microglia cells

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protect nervous system against infection; related to macrophages

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oligodendrocyte

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produce myelin in CNS

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Schwann cell

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produces myelin in PNS

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which proteins are responsible for muscular contraction

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actin & myosin

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what is the cell body of a neuron

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soma

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function of myelin

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insulate axons & increase action potential speed

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angiogenesis

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growth of new blood vessels results in vascularization of the new tissue know as granulation tissue

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NSAIDS work to reduce pain by inhibiting synthesis of what pain causing hormone

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prostaglandins

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what are the 5 layers of the epidermis

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stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum

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dermal papilla

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superficial portion of the dermis; strengthen connection between dermis & epidermis

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basal cell

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cuboidal-shaped stem cell

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merkel cell

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function as receptor; stimulates sensory nerves that brain perceives as touch

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melanocyte

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produces melanin

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stratum spinosum

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spiny; protruding cell processes that join cells via desmosome (strengthens cell bonds)

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langerhans cell

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functions as macrophage

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stratum granulosum

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grainy appearance due to keratinocytes

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which two proteins make up stratum granulosum

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keratin, keratohyalin

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stratum lucidum

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smooth, translucent layer of epidermis; only in palms, soles, digits; keratinocytes in this layer are dead/flat; contain eleiden (protein rich in lipids, provides barrier to warer)

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stratum corneum

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most superficial layer of epidermis; 15-30 layers of dead cells; protection; replaced by cells from stratum granulosum during 4 week periods

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dermis

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contains blood & lymph vessels, nerves, hair follicles, sweat glands; made of 2 layers produced by fibroblasts

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papillary layer

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loose, areolar connective tissue; collagen & elastin fibers form loose mesh; projects into stratum basale of epidermis

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reticular layer

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dense, irregular connective tissue; well vascularized & nerves

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elastin fibers

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provide elasticity to skin

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collagen fibers

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bind to water to strengthen skin

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hypodermis

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connect skin to underlying fascia of bones & muscles; well vascularized, loose, areolar connective tissue & adipose tissues; fat storage & insulation & cushioning

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how does the skin function as part of the immune system

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by removing bacteria by continuously replacing epidermal cells

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name of gland that produces sweat

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sudoriferous gland

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eccrine gland

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produces hypotonic sweat for thermoregulation; coiled glands deep in the dermis; exocytosis release

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sebaceous gland

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oil gland; found mostly w hair follicles; generate sebum (mix of lipids) to lubricate dead/dry layer of keratinized cells; also antibacterial; stimulated by hormones

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epidermal hairs are controlled internally by

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arrector pili muscles

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meissner corpuscle

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responds to light touch

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pacinian corpuscle

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responds to vibration

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basal cell carcinoma

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affects mitotically active stem cells in stratum basale of epidermis; most common on head, neck, arms, back;

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squamous cell carcinoma

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affects keratinocytes of stratum spinosum & presents as lesions on scalp, ears, hands; second most common;

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melanoma

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uncontrolled growth of melanocytes; mole; most fatal

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