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a group of similar cells that perform a common function is called ___ |
tissue |
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a nonliving intercellular material is called ___ |
matirx |
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the 5 types of tissues are ___ |
1. epithelial tissue 2. connective tissue 3. muscle tissue 4. nervous tissue 5. embryonic development tissues |
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the 2 types of embryonic development tissues are ___
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1. primary germ layers 2. histogenesis |
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there are 3 types of germ layers. what are they? |
1. endoderm 2. mesoderm 3. ectoderm |
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the primary layer of cells that form during embryogenesis is called ___ |
germ layers |
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the process of the primary germ layers differentiating into different kinds of tissue is called ___ |
histogenesis |
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differentiating is ___ |
Grouping together |
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how do tissues form? (name them in order)
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from cells -> germ layers -> tissues
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the GLUE of cells is the ___ |
Extacellular matrix |
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what is a complex, nonliving material between cells in a tissue? |
extracellular matrix (ECM) |
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some tissues have a large amount of ___; . other tissues have hardly any. |
ECM |
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different kinds of components give ___; in different tissues of a variety of characteristics |
ECM |
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what are 2 the componenets of ECM?
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2. proteins |
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these are the 3 functions of ___ 1. helps bind tissues together 2. allows local communication among ECM and various cells through connection with intergrins in plasma membranes 3. coordination of cell and tissue |
ECM |
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what are the 2 epitheial types?
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2. glandular epithelium |
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the ___; ___; covers the body and some of its parts and lines the serous cavities; blood and lymphatic vessels; and respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary tracts?
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membranous epithelium
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the ___; ___; are secretory units of endocrine and exocrine gland
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glandular epithelium
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what produces (example: saliva, sweat and teardrops)?
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exocrines
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what are the 5 functions of the epithelial tissue?
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2. sensory functions - nerves underneth 3. secretion 4. absorption 5. excretion |
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what tissue has limited amounts of matrix material?
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epithelial tissue
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what tissue has membranous type attached to a basement membrane? |
epithelial tissue
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what tissue is avascular (without blood vessles)?
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epithelial tissue |
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what tissue have cells in close proximity, with many desmosomes and tight junctions? |
epithelial tissue
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what tissue is capable of reproduction?
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epithelial tissue |
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membranous epithelium is a ___; or ___
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covering or lining |
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what are the 4 types cell shape of the membranous epithelium?
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1. squamous 2. cuboidal 3. columnar 4. pseudostratified columnar |
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simple cell shape are ___ layered
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one / single |
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stratified cells are ___ layered
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multi
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describe the layers of cells and location of simple squamous epithelium
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cell shape: one flat cell layer , scalelike location: endothelium, which lines blood vessels; mesothelim, which lines pleura |
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describe the layers of cells and location of simple cuboidal epithelium |
cell shape: one layer of cube shaped cell
location: found in many glands and ducts |
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describe the layers of cells and location of columnar epithelium |
cell shape: single layer of tall, colum-shaped cell location: often lines hollow visceral structures. lines the stomach, intestine, uterus, uterine tubes and parts of the respiratory tract |
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describe the layers of cells and location of pseudostarified columnar epithelium |
cell shape: columnar cells of differing heights location: found lining air passages and segments of male reproductive system |
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epithelial cells that produce and secrets large amount of mucus is called ___ |
goblet cells |
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name the 5 stratified epithelium types? |
1. keratinized stratified squamous epithelium 2. nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium 3. stratified cuboidal epithelium 4. stratified columnar epithelium 5. transitional epithelium |
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describe the layers of cells and location of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium |
cell shape: has multiple layers of flat, squamous cells location: covering outer skin on the body surface |
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describe the location and function of nonkeratinized stratifies squamous epithelium |
location: lines the vagina, mouth and esophagus function: primary function is protection |
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describe the layers of cells and location of stratified cuboidal epithelium |
cell shape: has two or more rows of cells are typical location: in the sweat gland ducts |
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describe the layers of cells and location of stratified columnar epithelium |
cell shape: has multiple layers of columnar cells location: in the segments of male urethra and near anus |
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describe the location and function of transitional epithelium |
location: in the lining of hollow viscera subjected to stress (urinary bladder) function: protects organ walls from tearing |
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name the epithelium ___ is specialized for secretory activity such as: exocrine glands and endocrine glands |
glandular epithelium |
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exocrine glands diescharge secrestion into ___ |
ducts |
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endocrine glands are ___ and discharge secretions directly into blood or interstitial fluid |
ductless |
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what are the 3 types of exocrine glands? |
1. apocrine glands 2. holocrine glands 3. merocrine glands |
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describe the functions and location of apocrine glands |
function: secretory products collect near apex of cell and are secreted by pinching off the distended end location: mammary glands are a good example |
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describe the layers of cells and location of holocrine glands |
function: secretion products, when released, cause rupture and death of the cell location: sebaceous (skin oil) glands are holocrine- cells need to break up to complete the function |
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describe the layers of cells and location of memocrine glands |
function: secrete directly through cell membrane location: most numerous gland type |
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what are the 4 general functions of the connective tissue? |
1. connects 2. supports 3. transports 4. protects |
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what is the general characteristics of connective tissues? |
ECM predominates in most connective tissues and determins its physical characteristics |
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what are the 4 types of connective tissues? |
1. fibrous 2. adipose 3. reticular 4. dense |
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what are the 4 types of fibrous of the connctive tissue? |
1. loose (areolar) 2. adipose 3. reticular 4. dense |
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what are the 2 types of dense fibrous? |
1. irregular 2. regular (collagenous and elastic) |
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what are the 2 types of bones of the connective tissue? |
1. compact bone 2. cancellous bone |
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what are the 3 types of cartilage of the connective tissues? |
1. hyaline 2. fibrocartilage 3. elastic |
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what is the description and function of loose (areolar) connective tissue |
description: it is one of the most widely distributed of all tissues functions: stretchy, flexible connection |
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what is the description and function of adipose tissue |
description: forms framework of spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow functions: protection, insulation, support, and food reserve |
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what is the description and function of reticular tissue |
description: forms framework of spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow functions: defense against microorganisms and other injurious substances; reticular meshwork filters out injurious particles and reticular cells phagocytose them |
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what is dense fibrous tissue? |
a matrix that mainly consists of densely packed fibers and relatively few fibroblasts cells |
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what are the 5 fucntions of bone tissue? |
1. support 2. protection 3. point of attachment for muscles 4. reservoir for minerals 5. supports blood-forming tissue |
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ossification is (___) |
formation |
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what is the only cell present in cartilage? |
chondrocyte |
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describe avascular in cartilage |
nutrition of cells depends on diffusion of nutrients throug matrix |
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what are the cartilage? |
1. hyaline 2. fibrocartilage 3. elastic |
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describe and locate hyaline cartilage |
description: appearance is shiny and translucent and it is the most prevatent type of cartilage location: on the ends of articulating bones |
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describe and locate fibrocartilage |
description: it is the strongest and most durable type of cartilage that serves as shock-absorbing material between bones at the knee location: in the intervertebral disks and pubic symphysis |
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describe and locate elastic cartilage |
description: provides strength and flexibility location: in the external ear and larynx |
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what is the function of nervous tissue? |
rabid regulation and integration of body activities |
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what are the 2 special characteristics of the nervous system? |
1. excitability 2. conductivity |
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what are the 3 types of organs of the nervous tissue? |
1. brain 2. spinal cord 3. nerves |
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what are the 2 cell types of the nervous tissue? |
1. neuron 2. neuroglia |
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what's the function of the neurons in the nervous system? |
conducting of the system |
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what are the 2 processes of neurons? |
1. axon 2. dendrite |
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what is the function of neuroglia? |
it is special connecting, supporting, coordinating cells that surround neurons |
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location of simple squamous |
aleoli of lungs -lining of blood and lymphatic vessels (called endothelium; classified as connective tissue by some histologists) -surface layer of the pleura pericardium, and peritoneum (called mesothelium; classified as connective tissue by some histologists) |
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location of nonkeratinized stratified squamous |
surface of the mucous membrane lining the urinary bladder and uterus |
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location of keratinized stratified squamous |
surface of the skin (epidermis) |
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location of transitional |
surface of the mucous membrane lining the urinary bladder and uterus |
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location of simple columnar |
surface layer of the mucous lining of the stomach, intestines, and part of the respiratory tract |
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location of pseudostratidied columnar |
surfaace of the musous membrane lining the trachea, large bronchi, nasal mucosa, and partsof the male reproductive tract (epididymis and vas deferens) lines the large ducts of some glands (parotid) |
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location of simple cuboidal |
ducts and tubules of many organs, including the exocrine glands and kidneys |
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location of stratified cuboidal/columnar |
ducts of the sweat glands and mammary glands; including exocrine glands and kidneys |
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location of loose fibrous (areolar) |
between other tissues and organs superficial fascia |
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location of adipose (fat) |
under skin padding at various points |
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location of reticular |
inner framework of spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow |
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location of irregular dense fibrous |
deep fascia, dermis, scars; capsule of kidney, spleen, lymph nodes etc. |
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location of compact bone |
skeleton (outer shell of bones) |
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location of cancellous bone |
skeleton (inside bones) |
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location of hyaline |
part of nasal septm covering articular surfaces of bones, larynx, rings in trachea and bronchi |
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location of fibrocartilage |
disks between vertebrae, pubic symphysis |
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location of elastic cartilage |
external ear or eustachian or auditory tube |
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location of blood |
blood vessels |
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___ (latin, "scaly") cells are flat and platelike. |
squamous |
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___ cells, as the name inmplies, are cube-shaped and have more cytoplasm than the scalelike squamous do. |
cuboidal |
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___ epithelial cells have more height than width and thys appear narrow and cylinrical |
columnar |
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Location of loose fibrous |
Between other tissues and organs. Superficial fascia |