Types of Tissues Flashcards

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Tissue def

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a group of cells with the same morphology (shape) and function.

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There are 4 types of tissue:

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Epithelial tissue (epithelium), muscle tissue, connective tissue and nervous tissue.

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Epithelial tissue def

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Lining outside surfaces (skin), and the inside of hollow organs, is the inner-most lining.

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3 types of epithelial cells:

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squamous, cuboidal, columnar

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Simple squamous epithelium def+examples

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  • one layer of squamous cell, forming alveoli and capillaries. This arrangement allows relatively free passage of molecules between the cells.
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Simple cuboidal epithelium def+examples

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  • one layer of cuboidal cells. Found in places like the kidneys, where a high level of absorption and secretion is needed.
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Simple columnar epithelium def+examples

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simple layer of columnar cells, found in places like the small intestine, offering protection and absorption.

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Stratified squamous epithelium-
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Multiple layers of squamous cells. Found in the skin (epidermis) and places under mechanical pressure, like the pharynx.

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Stratified cuboidal epithelium def+examples

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multiple layers of cuboidal cells. Found in many exocrine glands like salivary, pancreas, sebaceous- secretional glands.

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Stratified columnar epithelium def+examples

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multiple layers of columnar cells. Found in the eye and urethra- places where high protection is needed.

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Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium- def+examples

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One layer of columnar cells that appear to be stratified because the nuclei are a different heights. This tissue when ciliated can be found in the trachea. Helps to clean the air from pollutants by trapping them.

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Transitional epithelium- def+examples

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A mixture of epithelial cells that’s found in the urinary bladder, allowing it to expand and protecting the underlying tissue from the urine.

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Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium-

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The cells have a keratin layer, and the exterior cell layer is dead. The cells contain no nucleus or cytoplasm, making them tough and resistant (like in human skin).
*Keratin - protein fiber helps make intermediate filaments.

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Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium-

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Doesn’t have a keratin layer, making it moist, like in the esophagus lining and in the pharynx.

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Smooth Muscle Tissue cell Shape

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Spindle shape

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Cardiac muscle cell Shape

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Branched shape
With intercalated discs, providing synchronised contractions.

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Skeletal muscle cell Shape

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Cylindrical shape.
Long, thin muscle fibres

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how many nuclei (nucleus ) in smooth muscle, cardiac and skeletal muscle cells

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smooth- one
cardiac- 1/2
skeletal- multinucleated

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where can smooth muscle be found

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Walls of certain internal organs and blood vessels

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where can cardiac muscle be found

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Heart walls

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where can skeletal muscle be found

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Attached to bones; providing movement to the body

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which muscle tissues are striated

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cardiac and skeletal- have myosin and actin fibers

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type of contraction for each muscle tissue

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smooth-Smooth, continuous contractions
cardiac+ skeletal-Strong, forceful contractions

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what nervous sys. controls smooth muscles

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Non-voluntary.
Controlled by ANS- autonomic nervous system

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what nervous sys. controls cardiac muscles

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Non-voluntary.
Controlled by ANS- autonomic nervous system

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what nervous sys. controls skeletal muscles

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Voluntary.
Controlled by SNS- somatic nervous system

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Connective Tissue:
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Different types of cells and molecules which are scattered in the body. Connective tissue connects and separates different tissues and organs. It is the most abundant tissue in the body.

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Collagen def

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very strong protein fibre produced by cells known as fibroblasts.

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Dense connective tissue def + examples

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Highest concentration of collagen, forming ligaments that connect bone to bone, and tendons connecting muscle to bone. In both cases, dense connective tissue can withstand and resist high pressure.

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Loose connective tissue def + examples

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Lower concentration of collagen fibers, holding organs together but allowing some flexibility. For example, the dermis under the skin.

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Reticular connective tissue def + examples

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Reticular- net like shape. Forming the skeleton of some organs, like the liver.

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Elastic connective tissue def + examples

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Collagen fibers are mixed with elastin fibers to provide elasticity of some organs. For example: lungs and large blood vessels (aorta).

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Adipose tissue is Made of cells called….

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adipocytes

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Adipose tissue Functions include

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Insulation, thermal insulation, cushioning, protection and energy storage
(in the form of TAG).

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BAT- Brown Adipose tissue/
brown fat

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Smaller size
Many TAG droplets
Many mitochondria
(gives reddish brown color)
Rich blood supply
High adrenaline recpetors
Found mostly in babies and in subclavian area in adults

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WAT-White Adipose tissue/
white fat

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Larger cell
One large droplet of TAG
Fewer mitochondria
Lower blood supply
Lower adrenaline receptors
Found mostly in children and adults

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adipose tissue is a type of…. tissue

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connective

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Cartilage connective tissue def

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A smooth flexible connective tissue composed of cells known as chondrocytes. the chondrocytes sit in the Lacuna and secrete proteoglycans - proteins rich in sugars and collagen fibers.
Cartilage is a non-regenerating tissue - it doesn’t have a blood supply, so nutrients pass by diffusion.

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Cartilage is A smooth flexible connective tissue composed of cells known as ……. the ……….sit in the …………and secrete …………..- proteins rich in sugars and collagen fibers.

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Cartilage is A smooth flexible connective tissue composed of cells known as chondrocytes. the chondrocytes sit in the Lacuna and secrete proteoglycans - proteins rich in sugars and collagen fibers.

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Types of cartilage

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Elastic cartilage- found in ears
Hyaline cartilage- found in joints
Fibrocartilage- found in spine

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Blood connective tissue def

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Blood is A specialized connective tissue composed of blood cells, proteins, electrolytes and fluid.

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blood composition

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55% plasma
4% White Blood Cells- Leukocytes
Platelets- Thrombocytes
41% Red Blood Cells- Erythrocytes

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plasma composition

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90% water, 10% dissolved material:
Gasses- O2, CO2
Salts
Electrolytes- Na+, Cl-, Zn, Mg2+, Ca 2+, K+, HCO3-
Nutrients- glucose (only source of nutrition for RBC)
Hormones- Insulin
Vitamins- Folic, B9
Proteins- LDL, HDL, Ig (Immunoglobulin), Albumin (oncotic pressure)

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Red blood cells don’t have a …..

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nucleus

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Red blood cells have a ….. shape

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biconcave

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Red blood cells have a ……-day lifespan.

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120

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Hemoglobin def/structure

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4 polypeptide chains with a Hemi group, made of 4 pyrrole rings with Fe2+ (turns into Fe3+ after hemoglobin is oxidised).

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Bone Connective Tissue def

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Bone is a rigid connective tissue that is constantly and continuously being built and broken down- it is a dynamic process.
Bones form the endoskeleton that provides stability, protection, movement and support.

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the functional unit of bones is

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Osteons

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Osteons

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cylindrical shaped structures surrounded by collagen fibers, and consist of a central
harvasion canal that contains blood vessels and nerve supply.

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There are ….. bones in an adult

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206

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Types of bone cells:

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Osteocytes- cells inside the bone
Osteoblasts- cells that build bone by secreting a matrix (proteoglycans, collagen fibers, Ca2+)
Osteoclast- breaks down bone

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Neuron/nerve cell def

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Transmits electrochemical signals. the basic structure unit of the nervous system.

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Neuron structure

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Soma/body- contains organelles
Dendrites- branched structures that receive and transmit information to the body.
Axon- a nerve fibre transmitting an electric signal.
Axon terminal- contains neurotransmitters.
Synapse- space between neurons that allows message transmission.

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Glial cells/ support cells-

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Glial cells provide support and nourishment to the neurons. They don’t produce an electrical impulse. Glial cells also produce myelin, a phospholipid material that surrounds the axons, providing electrical insulation.

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what cells provide myelin in the CNS- central nervous system

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Oligodendrocytes

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Schwann cells provide myelin in the …

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PNS- peripheral nervous system.