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a group of similar cells that perform a common function is called ___

tissue

a nonliving intercellular material is called ___

matirx

the 5 types of tissues are ___

1. epithelial tissue


2. connective tissue


3. muscle tissue


4. nervous tissue


5. embryonic development tissues

the 2 types of embryonic development tissues are ___


1. primary germ layers


2. histogenesis

there are 3 types of germ layers. what are they?

1. endoderm


2. mesoderm


3. ectoderm

the primary layer of cells that form during embryogenesis is called ___

germ layers

the process of the primary germ layers differentiating into different kinds of tissue is called ___

histogenesis

differentiating is ___

Grouping together

how do tissues form? (name them in order)
from cells -> germ layers -> tissues

the GLUE of cells is the ___

Extacellular matrix

what is a complex, nonliving material between cells in a tissue?

extracellular matrix (ECM)

some tissues have a large amount of ___; . other tissues have hardly any.

ECM

different kinds of components give ___; in different tissues of a variety of characteristics

ECM

what are 2 the componenets of ECM?


1. water


2. proteins

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
development

ECM

what are the 2 epitheial types?


1. membranous (covering or lining) epithelim


2. glandular epithelium

the ___; ___; covers the body and some of its parts and lines the serous cavities; blood and lymphatic vessels; and respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary tracts?
membranous epithelium
the ___; ___; are secretory units of endocrine and exocrine gland
glandular epithelium
what produces (example: saliva, sweat and teardrops)?
exocrines
what are the 5 functions of the epithelial tissue?


1. protection


2. sensory functions - nerves underneth


3. secretion


4. absorption


5. excretion



what tissue has limited amounts of matrix material?
epithelial tissue

what tissue has membranous type attached to a basement membrane?
epithelial tissue
what tissue is avascular (without blood vessles)?

epithelial tissue

what tissue have cells in close proximity, with many desmosomes and tight junctions?
epithelial tissue
what tissue is capable of reproduction?

epithelial tissue
membranous epithelium is a ___; or ___

covering or lining
what are the 4 types cell shape of the membranous epithelium?

1. squamous


2. cuboidal


3. columnar


4. pseudostratified columnar

simple cell shape are ___ layered

one / single

stratified cells are ___ layered
multi
describe the layers of cells and location of simple squamous epithelium

cell shape: one flat cell layer , scalelike




location: endothelium, which lines blood vessels; mesothelim, which lines pleura



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

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

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

epithelial cells that produce and secrets large amount of mucus is called ___

goblet cells

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

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

describe the location and function of nonkeratinized stratifies squamous epithelium

location: lines the vagina, mouth and esophagus




function: primary function is protection

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

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

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

name the epithelium


___ is specialized for secretory activity such as:


exocrine glands and endocrine glands

glandular epithelium

exocrine glands diescharge secrestion into ___

ducts

endocrine glands are ___ and discharge secretions directly into blood or interstitial fluid

ductless

what are the 3 types of exocrine glands?

1. apocrine glands


2. holocrine glands


3. merocrine glands

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

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

describe the layers of cells and location of memocrine glands

function: secrete directly through cell membrane




location: most numerous gland type

what are the 4 general functions of the connective tissue?

1. connects


2. supports


3. transports


4. protects

what is the general characteristics of connective tissues?

ECM predominates in most connective tissues and determins its physical characteristics

what are the 4 types of connective tissues?

1. fibrous


2. adipose


3. reticular


4. dense

what are the 4 types of fibrous of the connctive tissue?

1. loose (areolar)


2. adipose


3. reticular


4. dense

what are the 2 types of dense fibrous?

1. irregular


2. regular (collagenous and elastic)

what are the 2 types of bones of the connective tissue?

1. compact bone


2. cancellous bone

what are the 3 types of cartilage of the connective tissues?

1. hyaline


2. fibrocartilage


3. elastic

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

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

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

what is dense fibrous tissue?

a matrix that mainly consists of densely packed fibers and relatively few fibroblasts cells

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

ossification is (___)

formation

what is the only cell present in cartilage?

chondrocyte

describe avascular in cartilage

nutrition of cells depends on diffusion of nutrients throug matrix

what are the cartilage?

1. hyaline


2. fibrocartilage


3. elastic

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

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

describe and locate elastic cartilage

description: provides strength and flexibility




location: in the external ear and larynx

what is the function of nervous tissue?

rabid regulation and integration of body activities

what are the 2 special characteristics of the nervous system?

1. excitability


2. conductivity

what are the 3 types of organs of the nervous tissue?

1. brain


2. spinal cord


3. nerves

what are the 2 cell types of the nervous tissue?

1. neuron


2. neuroglia

what's the function of the neurons in the nervous system?

conducting of the system

what are the 2 processes of neurons?

1. axon


2. dendrite

what is the function of neuroglia?

it is special connecting, supporting, coordinating cells that surround neurons

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)

location of nonkeratinized stratified squamous

surface of the mucous membrane lining the urinary bladder and uterus

location of keratinized stratified squamous

surface of the skin (epidermis)

location of transitional

surface of the mucous membrane lining the urinary bladder and uterus

location of simple columnar

surface layer of the mucous lining of the stomach, intestines, and part of the respiratory tract

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)

location of simple cuboidal

ducts and tubules of many organs, including the exocrine glands and kidneys

location of stratified cuboidal/columnar

ducts of the sweat glands and mammary glands; including exocrine glands and kidneys

location of loose fibrous (areolar)

between other tissues and organs


superficial fascia

location of adipose (fat)

under skin


padding at various points

location of reticular

inner framework of spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow

location of irregular dense fibrous

deep fascia, dermis, scars; capsule of kidney, spleen, lymph nodes etc.

location of compact bone

skeleton (outer shell of bones)

location of cancellous bone

skeleton (inside bones)

location of hyaline

part of nasal septm covering articular surfaces of bones, larynx, rings in trachea and bronchi

location of fibrocartilage

disks between vertebrae, pubic symphysis

location of elastic cartilage

external ear or eustachian or auditory tube

location of blood

blood vessels

___ (latin, "scaly") cells are flat and platelike.

squamous

___ cells, as the name inmplies, are cube-shaped and have more cytoplasm than the scalelike squamous do.

cuboidal

___ epithelial cells have more height than width and thys appear narrow and cylinrical

columnar

Location of loose fibrous

Between other tissues and organs. Superficial fascia