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types of tissues (histology) Flashcards

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what is histology?

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study of tissues

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what are the 4 main tissue types?

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  1. epithelial
  2. connective
  3. muscular
  4. nervous
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what is epithelial tissue?

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first line of defense from physical, chemical, and biological damage

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what is connective tissue?

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supports & connects all tissues can cells

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what is muscular tissue for?

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movement

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what is nervous tissue for?

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to control bodily functions

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where is epithelial tissue found?

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covers the body parts that are exposed to the environment
ex: digestive tract

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what is the 1 thing epithelial tissue contains and 1 thing the tissue does not contain?

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contain: nerves
does not contain: blood vessels

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how are there constantly new epithelial tissue?

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regeneration

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what are the 5 types of epithelial tissue?

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  1. simple
  2. stratified
  3. pseudostratified
  4. transitional
  5. glandular
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what are the 3 types of simple epithelial tissue?

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  1. squamous
  2. cuboidal
  3. columnar
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what does “simple tissue” mean?

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only 1 layer of cells for protection, absorption, and filtration

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what is simple squamous epithelial tissue and where is it found?

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1 layer of horizontal rectangular tissue found in lymph vessels

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what is simple cuboidal epithelial tissue and where is it found?

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1 layer of cube-like tissue found in the exocrine glands and kidneys

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what is simple columnar epithelial tissue and where is it found?

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1 layer of vertical rectangular tissue found in the small & large intestines

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what is pseudostratified epithelial tissue and where is it found?

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1 layer of cells that are different sizes and has cilia to block foreign particles found in the respiratory tract

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what is transitional epithelial tissue and where is it found?

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1 layer of cells of different sizes which can stretch and return back to normal shape again found in the urinary bladder

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what are the 2 types of glandular epithelial tissue?

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  1. exocrine gland
  2. endocrine gland
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what are the endocrine glands?

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ductless glands which make hormones that are secreted into the blood

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what are exocrine glands?

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duct glands that secrete fluid

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what are the 4 types of exocrine glands?

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  1. salivary
  2. mammary
  3. mucous
  4. sweat
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what are salivary glands?

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saliva that is secreted to aid in digestion

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what are mammary glands?

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makes milk for babies

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what is mucous glands?

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mucus is secreted to protect digestive & respiratory tract

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what is sweat glands?

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regulates body temp

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what tissue is the most abundant in the body?

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connective tissue

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what are the 6 functions of connective tissue?

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  1. binding
  2. support
  3. protection
  4. storage
  5. insulation
  6. transportation
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what are the 5 types of connective tissue?

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  1. mesenchyme
  2. bone
  3. cartilage
  4. dense connective
  5. loose connective
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29
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what type of tissue is the origin for all connective tissue?

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mesenchyme

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where is mesenchym found?

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what are the 3 functions of osteocytes in bone tissue?

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  1. protect
  2. support
  3. mineral storage
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what are the 3 types of cartilage?

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  1. hyaline
  2. elastic
  3. fibrocartilage
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what are the 4 places hyaline cartilage is found?

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  1. end of long bones
  2. nose
  3. trachea
  4. larynx
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what is the function of hyaline cartilage?

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to cushion the joints

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what is the function of elastic cartilage?

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to main shape and allow for flexibility

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where is the 2 places elastic cartilage found?

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  1. epiglottis
  2. ear
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what is the function of fibrocartilage?

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strength & absorption of compressive shock

38
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what are the 2 places fibrocartilage is found?

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  1. intervertebral discs (miniscus)
  2. discs of knee joints
39
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what are the 2 types of dense connective tissue?

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  1. dense regular
  2. dense irregular
40
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what is the difference between the functions of dense irregular and dense regular connective tissue?

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dense regular tissue can only withstand tension going in one direction, whereas dense irregular tissue can withstand tension going in multiple directions

41
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where are the 2 places dense regular connective tissue located?

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  1. tendons
  2. ligaments
42
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where are the 2 places dense irregular connective tissue is located?

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  1. dermis
  2. digestive tract
43
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what are the 4 types of loose connective tissue?

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  1. areolar
  2. adipose
  3. blood
  4. reticular
44
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what is the function of areolar tissue?

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it wraps around organs to cushion it

45
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what type of cells is adipose tissue?

46
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what are the 4 functions of adipose tissue?

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  1. provide energy
  2. insulation
  3. support
  4. protection
47
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where are the 3 places adipose tissue is located?

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  1. under skin
  2. kidney
  3. around eyeballs
48
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what is the function of reticular tissue?

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with the use of reticular fibers, it is the internal framework for organs and supports them

49
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where are the 3 places reticular tissue is found?

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  1. lymph nodes
  2. bone
  3. spleen
50
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what is the function of blood and where is it located?

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to transport, in blood vessels

51
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what are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

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  1. smooth
  2. cardiac
  3. skeletal
52
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what does it mean when a tissue is striated?

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that means there is a repeating pattern of lines within the tissue

53
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what of the 3 types of muscle tissue is striated?

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skeletal and cardiac tissue is striated and smooth tissue is not striated

54
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where are skeletal muscles attached to?

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attached to bones

55
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where is cardiac muscle located?

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only in the heart

56
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to identify cardiac muscle tissue what should you look for?

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intercalated discs

57
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where is smooth muscle tissue located?

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walls of internal organs like digestive tract, urinary, uterus, blood vessels

58
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what does nervous tissue do?

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control bodily functions

59
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what are the 2 cell types of nervous tissue?

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  1. neuron
  2. supporting cells
60
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what are neurons?

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conduct nerve impulses and communicate using neurotransmitters

61
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what are supporting cells?

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protect the neurons and are non conducting

62
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what are epithelial membranes made of?

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connective and epithelial tissue

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what are the 3 types of epithelial membranes?

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  1. cutaneous
  2. mucous
  3. serous
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what is cutaneous epithelial membrane made of?

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made of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

65
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where is cutaneous epithelial membrane located?

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covers the entire body

66
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what is the function of mucous epithelial membrane?

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wet, moist cells for absorption and secretion

67
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where is mucous epithelial membrane located?

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lines cavities of digestive & respiratory tract

68
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what is mucous epithelial membrane made of?

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stratified squamous, simple columnar, or pseudostratified

69
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where is the serous epithelial membrane located?

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lines the pericardial, pleural, and abdominal cavities

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what is the serous epithelial membrane made of?

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simple squamous epithelium and thin layers of loose connective tissue

71
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what are the 3 types of serous epithelial membrane?

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  1. visceral peritoneum
  2. parietal peritoneum
  3. serous fluid
72
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what is the visceral peritoneum?

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membrane that is closest to the organ it surrounds

73
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what is parietal peritoneum?

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membrane that is farthest from the organ it surrounds

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what is serous fluid?

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fluid between visceral and parietal peritoneum and it provides lubrication to reduce friction

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