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What is a group of cells with similar structure and function plus extracellular substance?
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tissue
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the study of tissues
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histology
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what are the four types of tissues?
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epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
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what is the location of epithelial tissues? list some examples
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coversbody (internal/external)
Ex. skin, kidney, glands |
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What are some characteristics of epithelial tissues?
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-cells close together
-form most glands -basal surface(membrane)= membrane that attaches epithelial cells to underlying tissues like muscles, connective tissue, bone. |
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list some functions of epithelial tissues
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-protect(skin)
-act as barrier(skin keeps bacteria out) -diffusion and filtration(lungs and kidneys) -secretion(sweat glands) -absorption(small intestine) |
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how are epithelial tissues classified?
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according to number of cell layers and cell shape
-simple vs. stratified(identifies number of cell layers) -squamous, cuboidal, columnar, transitional(cell shape) |
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what cell surface increase the surface area of a cell for max. absorption of substances? List Ex.
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Microvilli(small intestine)
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what cell surface moves materials accross cell's surface? List Ex.
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cilia(trachea)
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What cell surface produces mucus? list Ex.
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goblet cells(stomach)
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what are structures that secrete substances onto a surface, into a cavity, or into blood?
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glands
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what type of glands have ducts? list Ex.
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exocrine glands (sweat or oil glands)
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what type of glands have no ducts and secrete directly into the bloodstream? list Ex.
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endocrine glands(thyroid, pituitary gland, thymus)
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list the types of exocrine glands and their characteristic.
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-simple(no branches)
-compound(many branches) -tubular(end of duct) -alveolus(sac-like structure) |
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What are some characteristics of connective tissues?
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-cells far apart
-contain large extracellular matrix -are classifies based on type of extracellular matrix/function ( Ex. blast cells build, clast cells carve) -extracelluar matrix contains 3 components: protein fibers, ground substance(protein and sugar), fluid |
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list the types of protein fibers
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collagen fibers, reticular fibers, elastic fibers
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list the major functions of connective tissues
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-enclose and separate
-connect tissues(tendons vs ligaments) -support and movement(bones) -storage(bones store calcium/adipose tissue stores fat) -cushion and insulate -transport(blood) -protect(immune cells) |
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list the types of ordinary connective tissues
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loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue
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what is a type of connective tissue made up of chondrocytes that contain collagen and provide support, flexibility and strength? Also reduce friction btw bones.
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cartilage
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list the types of cartilage
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hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, elastic cartilage
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what are structures that secrete substances onto a surface, into a cavity, or into blood?
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glands
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what type of glands have ducts? list Ex.
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exocrine glands (sweat or oil glands)
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what type of glands have no ducts and secrete directly into the bloodstream? list Ex.
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endocrine glands(thyroid, pituitary gland, thymus)
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list the types of exocrine glands and their characteristic.
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-simple(no branches)
-compound(many branches) -tubular(end of duct) -alveolus(sac-like structure) |
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What are some characteristics of connective tissues?
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-cells far apart
-contain large extracellular matrix -are classifies based on type of extracellular matrix/function ( Ex. blast cells build, clast cells carve) -extracelluar matrix contains 3 components: protein fibers, ground substance(protein and sugar), fluid |
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list the types of protein fibers
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collagen fibers, reticular fibers, elastic fibers
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list the major functions of connective tissues
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-enclose and separate
-connect tissues(tendons vs ligaments) -support and movement(bones) -storage(bones store calcium/adipose tissue stores fat) -cushion and insulate -transport(blood) -protect(immune cells) |
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list the types of ordinary connective tissues
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loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, adipose tissue
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what is a type of connective tissue made up of chondrocytes that contain collagen and provide support, flexibility and strength? Also reduce friction btw bones.
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cartilage
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list the types of cartilage
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hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, elastic cartilage
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What is hard connective tissue consisting of two types: compact and spngey?
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bone
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what type of cells are bones composed of?
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Osteocytes
-osteoblasts-build bone cells -osteoclasts-break down bone cells |
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Compare spongey and compact bone.
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-compact-stronger, makes yellow bone marrow
-spongey- makes red bone marrow that produces all red blood cells |
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what is a liquid connective tissue composed of erythrocytes, leukocytes,and platelets?
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blood
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what are the three types of muscular tissues?
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-skeletal(most muscle)
-cardiac(heart) -smooth(organs) |
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what type of tissue consists of neurons/nerve cells?
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nervous tissue
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What is hard connective tissue consisting of two types: compact and spngey?
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bone
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where is nervous tissue located and what is its function?
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the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
-controls and coordinates bodymovements |
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what type of cells are bones composed of?
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Osteocytes
-osteoblasts-build bone cells -osteoclasts-break down bone cells |
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what do nerve cells include>
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axons(send signals away from neurons), dendrites(receive info.), and cell bodies
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Compare spongey and compact bone.
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-compact-stronger, makes yellow bone marrow
-spongey- makes red bone marrow that produces all red blood cells |
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what is rhe substitution of dead cells for viable cells?
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tissue repair
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what is a liquid connective tissue composed of erythrocytes, leukocytes,and platelets?
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blood
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What is hard connective tissue consisting of two types: compact and spngey?
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bone
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what occurs when cells of the same type develop after an injury?(no scar)
what occurs when cells of different types develop after an injury?(scar) |
-regeneration
-replacement |
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what type of cells are bones composed of?
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Osteocytes
-osteoblasts-build bone cells -osteoclasts-break down bone cells |
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what are the three types of muscular tissues?
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-skeletal(most muscle)
-cardiac(heart) -smooth(organs) |
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Compare spongey and compact bone.
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-compact-stronger, makes yellow bone marrow
-spongey- makes red bone marrow that produces all red blood cells |
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what type of tissue consists of neurons/nerve cells?
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nervous tissue
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what is a liquid connective tissue composed of erythrocytes, leukocytes,and platelets?
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blood
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where is nervous tissue located and what is its function?
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the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
-controls and coordinates bodymovements |
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what are the three types of muscular tissues?
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-skeletal(most muscle)
-cardiac(heart) -smooth(organs) |
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what do nerve cells include>
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axons(send signals away from neurons), dendrites(receive info.), and cell bodies
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what type of tissue consists of neurons/nerve cells?
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nervous tissue
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what is rhe substitution of dead cells for viable cells?
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tissue repair
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where is nervous tissue located and what is its function?
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the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
-controls and coordinates bodymovements |
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What is hard connective tissue consisting of two types: compact and spngey?
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bone
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what occurs when cells of the same type develop after an injury?(no scar)
what occurs when cells of different types develop after an injury?(scar) |
-regeneration
-replacement |
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what do nerve cells include>
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axons(send signals away from neurons), dendrites(receive info.), and cell bodies
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what type of cells are bones composed of?
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Osteocytes
-osteoblasts-build bone cells -osteoclasts-break down bone cells |
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what is rhe substitution of dead cells for viable cells?
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tissue repair
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Compare spongey and compact bone.
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-compact-stronger, makes yellow bone marrow
-spongey- makes red bone marrow that produces all red blood cells |
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what occurs when cells of the same type develop after an injury?(no scar)
what occurs when cells of different types develop after an injury?(scar) |
-regeneration
-replacement |
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what is a liquid connective tissue composed of erythrocytes, leukocytes,and platelets?
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blood
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What is hard connective tissue consisting of two types: compact and spngey?
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bone
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what type of cells are bones composed of?
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Osteocytes
-osteoblasts-build bone cells -osteoclasts-break down bone cells |
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what are the three types of muscular tissues?
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-skeletal(most muscle)
-cardiac(heart) -smooth(organs) |
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what type of tissue consists of neurons/nerve cells?
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nervous tissue
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Compare spongey and compact bone.
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-compact-stronger, makes yellow bone marrow
-spongey- makes red bone marrow that produces all red blood cells |
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where is nervous tissue located and what is its function?
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the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
-controls and coordinates bodymovements |
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what is a liquid connective tissue composed of erythrocytes, leukocytes,and platelets?
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blood
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what do nerve cells include>
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axons(send signals away from neurons), dendrites(receive info.), and cell bodies
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what are the three types of muscular tissues?
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-skeletal(most muscle)
-cardiac(heart) -smooth(organs) |
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what is rhe substitution of dead cells for viable cells?
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tissue repair
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what type of tissue consists of neurons/nerve cells?
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nervous tissue
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what occurs when cells of the same type develop after an injury?(no scar)
what occurs when cells of different types develop after an injury?(scar) |
-regeneration
-replacement |
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where is nervous tissue located and what is its function?
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the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
-controls and coordinates bodymovements |
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what do nerve cells include>
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axons(send signals away from neurons), dendrites(receive info.), and cell bodies
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what is rhe substitution of dead cells for viable cells?
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tissue repair
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what occurs when cells of the same type develop after an injury?(no scar)
what occurs when cells of different types develop after an injury?(scar) |
-regeneration
-replacement |
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what occurs when tissues are damaged and the body's defense is signaled to destroy foreign substances and damaged cells so repair can occur?
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inflammation
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what are the chemical mediators released after an injury and cause dilation of blood vessels?
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histidines(cause inflammation)
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what are some symptoms of inflammation?
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-redness
-swelling -heat -pain |