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Unit 4 - Tissues Flashcards

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Definition of Tissues

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Groups of similar cells that perform a common function.

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4 Categories of Cells

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  1. Epithelial
  2. Connective tissue
  3. Nervous tissue
  4. Muscular tissue
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A fertilized egg organizes into 3 layers called:

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  1. Endoderm
  2. Mesoderm
  3. Ectoderm
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The inner most layer of a fertilized egg is:

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Endoderm

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The middle layer of a fertilized egg is:

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Mesoderm

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The outer most layer of a fertilized egg is:

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Ectoderm

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Ectoderm gives rise to:

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Epidermis & Nervous tissue

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Endoderm gives rise to:

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Lung, Thyroid & Pancreatic tissue

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Mesoderm gives rise to:

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Connective & Muscular tissue

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What is the only undifferentiated cell?

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Stem cells

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Epithelial tissue covers

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Body surface

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Epithelial tissue lines

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Cavities & Organs

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Key functions of epithelial tissue include

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1.Protection
2.Absorption
3.Filtration
4.Secretion

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Epithelial tissue adheres to the

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Connective tissue via the basement membrane

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Epithelial tissue depends on what for oxygen and nutrients

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Connective tissue

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Epithelial tissue is so thin is has no

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Blood vessels

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Epithelial tissue types:

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Membranous & Glandular

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Epithelial tissue is classified by

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Cell shape & Number of layers

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3 Kinds of Epithelial cell shapes

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  1. Squamous
    2.Cuboidal
    3.Columnar
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Squamous cell shapes are

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Flat, plate-like & “Scaly”

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Cuboidal cell shapes are

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1.Cube-shaped
2.Contains more cytoplasm

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Columnar cells shapes are

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1.Cylindrical
2.Higher than wide

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2 kinds of Epithelial cell layers

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  1. Simple
  2. Stratified
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Simple cell layers definition

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Every cell touches the basement membrane

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Stratified cell layer definition

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  1. More than 1 layer
  2. Cells stacked
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Define Simple Squamous Epithelium

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The cell layer of single layer flat, scale-like cells

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Simple Squamous Epithelium Function

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The cell layer that allows for ready diffusion or filtration because of thinness.

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Simple Squamous Epithelium Location

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The cell layer located in the lining of blood and lymphatic vessels.

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Describe Simple Cuboidal Epithelium layer

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The cell layer that consists of single layer of cube-like cells.

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What is the function of the Simple Cuboidal Epithelium layer?

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The function of this cell layer is to secrete and absorb.

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Where is the Simple Cuboidal Epithelium layer found?

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This cell layer is found in ducts and tubules of many organs, including the kidneys.

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What is the function of the Simple Columnar Epithelium layer?

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The function of this cell layer is to secrete mucus by goblet cells and to participate in absorption.

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What is the description of the Simple Columnar Epithelium layer?

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The cell layer that consists of a single layer of columnar cells.

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Where is the Simple Columnar Epithelium layer found?

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This cell layer is found lining the intestines.

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What is the definition of the Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium layer?

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This cell layer is defined by a single layer of irregularly shaped columnar cells. The cells are different heights with the nuclei at different levels.

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What is the function of the Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium layer?

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The function of this cell layer is to provide protection and secrete mucus.

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Where is the Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium layer found?

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This cell layer is found lining the trachea, large bronchi, and nasal mucosa.

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What is the definition of the Stratified Squamous Epithelium layer?

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This cell layer is defined as containing multiple layers and is the most widespread epithelium in the body.

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What is the function of the Stratified Squamous Epithelium layer

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The function of this cell layer is to resist absorption and penetration by pathogens.

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What Stratified Squamous Epithelium layer contains keratin?

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The epidermis is the cell layer that contains Keratin

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What Stratified Squamous Epithelium layer does not contain keratin?

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Mucous membranes are the cell layers that do not contain Keratin

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What is the location of the Stratified Squamous Epithelium layer

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This cell layer can be found in the epidermis of the skin, the esophagus, and the vagina.

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What is the definition of the Transitional Epithelium layer?

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This cell layer consists of multiple cell layers.

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What is the function of the Transitional Epithelium layer?

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This cell layer function is to stretch to allow filling of urinary tract.

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What is the definiation of a gland.

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What is a collection of epithelial cells that secrete a particular substance?

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What are the 2 types of glands?

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  1. Exocrine glands
  2. Endocrine glands
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What is the function of the Exocrine gland?

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The exocrine gland function is to secrete products into ducts.

44
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Name 2 examples of Exocrine gland function

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  1. Sweat glands
  2. Gastric juice glands
45
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What is the function of the Endocrine gland?

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Ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

46
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Give an example of Endocrine gland function

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The adrenal glands secrete epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream.

47
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What is the most widespread type of tissue in the body?

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Connective tissue (quantity)

48
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What are the functions of connective tissues?

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The purpose of this tissue is to connect the body together and support, bind, or protect organs.

49
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3 Types of connective tissues

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  1. Tough cords
  2. Elastic sheets
  3. Fluids
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What are the two parts of Connective Tissue?

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  1. Extracellular matrix
  2. Cells
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Extracellular matrix is made up of?

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This type of connective tissue is made up of Protein fibers and Fluid.

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Examples of Extracellular matrix

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  1. Blood
  2. Bone
53
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Name 3 kinds of Protein Fiber types

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  1. Collagenous fibers
  2. Reticular fibers
  3. Elastic fibers
54
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Collagenous fiber types characteristics

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These are the most abundant fibers. They are strong and flexible but resist stretching.

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Reticular Riber type characteristics

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These fiber types support capillaries and nerves and occur in networks.

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Elastic Fiber type characteristics

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These fiber types are made up of the protein elastin and can stretch and recoil.

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Name 4 Types of Connective Tissue

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  1. Fibrous connective tissue
  2. Cartilage
  3. Bone
  4. Blood
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Fibrous Connective Tissue is characterized by

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This type of connective tissue has an abundance of fiber.

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What are the 2 types of Fibrous Connective tissue?

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  1. Dense fibrous connective tissue
  2. Loose fibrous connective tissue
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Dense Fiber Tissue characterized by

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This type of connective tissue has fibers that are densely packed and has few blood vessels.E

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Examples of Dense Fiber Tissue

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  1. Tendons
  2. Ligaments
  3. Fascia
  4. Capsule
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Loose Fibrous Connective tissue characterized by

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This type of connective tissue has fibers that are loosely arranged, has a stretchable quality and is widely distributed.

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What are the 3 types of Loose Fibrous Connective Tissue?

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  1. Areolar
  2. Adipose
  3. Reticular
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Areola tissue is characterized by

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This Loose Fibrous Connective tissue consists of collagen and elastin fibers in a soft, gel-like matrix.

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Arela tissue function is

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This Loose Fibrous Connective tissues function is to connect adjacent structures in the body. It lies underneath almost all epithelia and surrounds blood vessels, nerves, the esophagus, and the stomach.

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Adipose tissue is characterized by

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This Loose Fibrous Connective tissue is dominated by fat cells.

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Adipose tissue function is

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This Loose Fibrous Connective tissue function is to form supporting, protective pads around the kidneys and various other structures. To act as a storage depot for excess food and to help insulate the body to conserve heat.

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Reticular Tissue is characterized by

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This Loose Fibrous Connective tissue consists of a loose network of reticular fibers and cells.

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Reticular Tissue function is

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This Loose Fibrous Connective tissue forms a framework of the spleen, lymph nodes and bone marrow.

70
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Cartilage is composed of ___________________ cells

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Chondrocyte cells make up

71
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Cartilage function

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This connective tissue has no blood vessels & receives oxygen & nutrients by diffusion from surrounding connective tissue which is slow & inefficient.

72
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Hyaline Cartilage is found

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This cartilage is found at the end of moveable joints, where the ribs attach to the breastbone, around the larynx, in supportive rings around the trachea and is a part of the fetal skeleton.

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Elastic Cartilage characterized by

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This cartilage provides Flexible support

74
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Elastic Cartilage is found in the

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The cartilage is found in the external ear and the epiglottis.

75
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Fibrocartilage Cartilage is characterized by

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This cartilage resists compression/absorbs shock.

76
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Bone is composed of

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What is composed of cells embedded in a matrix of collagen fibers and mineral salt crystals.

76
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Fibrocartilage Cartilage is found in

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This cartilage is found in the vertebral discs and knee meniscus.

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Characteristics of bone

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  1. Collagen responsible for bone hardness
  2. Rich blood supply (heals quickly)
  3. Offers protection for organs
  4. Offers attachment points for muscles (movement)
78
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Bone tissue is called _________ tissue

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Osseous tissue is also known as _______ tissue

79
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This type of connective tissue is composed of liquid matrix (plasma).

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Blood

80
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Characteristics of blood

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  1. Contains no fibers
  2. Transports cells and dissolved substances
81
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Which tissue has a high degree of excitability and conductivity?

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Nerve Tissue

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Characteristics of Nerve Tissue

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  1. Excitability & Conductivity
  2. Tissues communicate rapidly
  3. Concentrated in the brain and spinal cord
83
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_________ are cells that conduct nervous impulses

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Neurons

84
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__________ are cells that protect and assist neurons.

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Neuroglia

85
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The 3 parts of the neuron are the

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  1. Soma
  2. Dendrites
  3. Axon
86
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The __________ are the part of the neuron that transmits signals to other cells.

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Axon function

87
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The _________ are the part of the neuron that receives impulses from other cells that they transmit to the soma.

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Dendrites function

88
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The ________ are the part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and organelles and is also the cell body.

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Soma function

89
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_______ tissue consists of elongated cells that contract in response to stimulation.

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Muscle tissue

90
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3 Types of Muscle Tissue

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  1. Skeletal
  2. Cardiac
  3. Smooth
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Skeletal muscle description

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This muscle tissue is striated & voluntary.
Attaches to bone.

92
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Cardiac Muscle description

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This muscle tissue is striated with intercalated discs & is involuntary.

93
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This muscle tissue is found only in the heart

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Where is cardiac tissue found?

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Smooth muscle tissue description

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This muscle tissue has no striations, is involuntary and has long spindle shaped.

95
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Smooth muscle is found where?

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This tissue is found lining the walls of tracts and organs.

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Membrane functions

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  1. Line body cavities
  2. Cover body surfaces
  3. Separate organs
  4. Lubricating
97
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Types of Membranes and Tissues

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  1. Connective tissue
  2. Epithelial tissue
98
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What are the types of Epithelial Tissues?

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  1. Mucous membranes
  2. Cutaneous tissue
  3. Serous
99
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What is the purpose of connective tissue?

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  1. Lines joints
  2. Spaces between bones (synovial)
  3. Secretes synovial fluid
100
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Mucous membrane qualities

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  1. Provide protection
  2. Lubrication
  3. Entrapment
101
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Cutaneous membrane qualities

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  1. Largest membrane
102
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Cutaneous membrane is found

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  1. Skin
  2. Skin appendages
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Serous member qualities

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  1. Simple squamous epithelium.
  2. Lines closed body cavities.
104
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The tissue repair mechanism where damaged tissue cells are replaced with the same type of cells is called

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Regeneration

105
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The tissue repair mechanism that results in functional new tissue is called

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Regeneration

106
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The tissue repair mechanism where damaged tissue is replaced with scar tissue is called

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Fibrosis

107
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Scar tissue is mostly made up of _____________

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Collagen (mostly makes up what kind of tissue)

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