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Study of tissue
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Histology
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Define tissue
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a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
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What are the 4 priniciples types of tissues?
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1) Epithelial
2) Connective 3) Muscle 4) Nervous |
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What are the components of extracellular matrix (ECM)?
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Water, proteins, and Proteoglycans (carbohydrates attached to protein backbones)
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What are the 3 primary germ layers? Name the body system each layer develops.
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1) Endoderm - Endomorph
2) Mesoderm - Mesomorph 3) Ectoderm - Ectomorph |
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Define the term Gastrulation
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The process by which blastocyst cells move and then differentiate into the 3 primary germ layers.
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What are the 2 subdivisions of epithelial tissues called?
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1) Membranous
2) Glandular Epithelium |
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What are the functions of the epithelial tissues?
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- Protection *most important*
- Sensory functions - Secretion - Absorption - Excretion |
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The epithelial tissue attaches to an underlying layer of connective tissue by means of a thin non-cellular layer of adhesive, permeable material called? Which is formed by the union of the? and ?
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Basement Membrane
Basal Lamina Reticular Lamina |
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Name the 4 membranous epithelial cell shapes.
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1) Squamous
2) Cuboidal 3) Alumnae 4) Pseudostratisfied |
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Which of the 4 membranous epithelial cell shapes appears flat and plate-like?
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Squamous
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Which type of gland is often called the "Ductless gland"?
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Endocrine gland
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What are the fuction of the connective tissue?
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1) Connects
2) supports 3) Transports 4) Protects |
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Collagenous fibers can be found extensively in which of the 4 principle type of tissues?
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Fibrous connective tissue
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Which type of fibrous connective tissue is also known as areolar tissue?
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Loose connective tissue
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Which of the following is present in the greatest number in areolar tissue?
Fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells |
Fibroblasts
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What is the basic structural unit of a compound bone called? What is another name for it?
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Osteon
(Haversion system) |
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Which bone tissue is call the spongy bone tissue?
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Cancellous
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What is the only cell type that is present in Carthage called?
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Chandrocyte
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Which connective tissue exists in a liquid state?
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Blood
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What is Hematopoisis?
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Process of producing RBC's
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Where is circulating blood tissue formed?
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Red bone marrow
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Describe the following muscle tissue. 1)Skeletal 2)Smooth 3)Cardiac
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1) striated; attach to bones
2) found in walls of hollow internal organs; non-striated 3) striated; involuntary; has intercalated discs |
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What are the 2 basic kind of cells in a nervous tissue?
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Neurons and Neuroglia
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Which of the 3 epithelial membranes lines the cavities that are not open to the external environment?
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Serous Membranes
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Which type of Serous membranes cover the abdominal viscera and the lines of the abdominal cavity
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Peritoneum membrane
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In an average size adult, the skin surface is approximately how many square feet?
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17-18 square feet
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What term is used to denote the skin and it's appendages?
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Integumentary system
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What cells of the skin become filled with a tough, fibrous protein and make up more than 90% of the epidermal cells of the skin?
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Keratincytes
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What are Langerhans cells?
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Dendritic Cells (APC)
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Where do Langerhans cells originate?
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Originate in Bone marrow but migrate to deep cell layers of the epidermis.
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How do Langerhans cells play a role in immunity?
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They find marks(antigens) on bacteria and other invaders and present to other immune systems for recognition and destruction.
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What is the most superficial stratum of the epidermis and the deepest?
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1) Stratum Corneum
2) Stratum Basale |
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Which skin layer contains eleidin?
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Stratum Lucidum
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Keratinization begins in which of the layers of the skin?
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Stratum Granulosum
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What gives Stratum spinosum it's spiny or prickly appearance?
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Desmosomes
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Which skin layer undergoes mitosis? What % of cells enter mitosis each day?
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Stratum Basale
10-12% |
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How long time does regeneration time take?
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About 35 days
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Which skin layer is called the barrier area?
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Stratum Corneum
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What specialized area "glues" the epidermis to the dermis and is composed chiefly of the basement membrane?
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Dermal-epidermal junction
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True or False. The dermis is connective tissue and the epidermis is epithelial tissue.
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True
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What is sometimes is referred as the "True Skin"
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Dermis
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What are the 2 layers that compose of the dermis? Which of these layers is responsible for fingerprints?
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1) Papillary layer (resp. for fingerprints)
2) Reticular layer |
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What are arrector pili muscles?
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Smooth muscles of the skin, attached to hair follicles. Causes contraction, hair stands up resulting in "goose flesh"
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What are the other names for the hypordermis? What structure does the hypordermis connect?
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Subcutaneous layer/ superficial fascia
- connects skin and other structures |
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Name some of the substances that can be absorbed through the skin
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Estrogen and other sex hormones, corticoid hormones, nicotine, nitroglycerin, certain drugs.
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What time of the day is body temperature generally at it's highest?
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Late-afternoon
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Define Evaporation
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Conversion of water from a liquid state to a gaseous state
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Define Radiation
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Transfer of heat to another surface without contact with the body.
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Define Conduction
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Transfer of heat to another surface in contact with the body
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Define Convection
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Transfer of heat by movement of heated air or fluid particles
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True or False. Hair follicle is found the dermis.
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True
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Which cells are responsible for forming hairs?
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Germinal Matrix
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True or False.Hair alternates between periods of growth and rest.
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True
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The name for an extremely fine and soft hair coat. Mostly lost before birth and replaced by vellus hair.
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Lanugo
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Nails grow by mitosis of cells in the Stratum_____beneath the lanula.
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Germanativum
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What are the most numerous and widespread sweat glands in the body?
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Eccrine sweat glands
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What parts of the body are apocrine sweat glands located in.
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Axilla, areola of the breast, pigmented skin areas around anus
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What skin gland secretion lubricates te hair and skin
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Sebaceous gland
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How are blackheads formed?
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Increased secretion sebum during adolescence
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Malignant melanoma is associated with changes in a what?
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Mole
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Describe 1st degree burn
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Typical sunburn; causes minor discomfort
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Describe 2nd degree burn
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Has blisters; severe pain; generalized swelling, edema
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Describe 3rd degree burn
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insensitive to pain immediately after injury
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Define tissue and the four principle tissue types
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A group of similar cells that perform the same function.
1) Muscle 2) Nervous 3) Epithelial 4) Connective |
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List at least 3 structures derived from each of the primary germ layer
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Ectoderm- Sweat and Sebaciuos glands; skin lining of mout, anus and nostrils.
Mesoderm- Connective tissue; muscles; blood Endoderm- Epithelial lining of Urinary bladder; Thyroid, Parathyroid; urethra |
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What are the 5 most important functions of epithelial tissue?
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1)Protection
2) Sensory Function 3) Secretion 4) Absorption 5) Excretion |
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Which of the following best describes the number of blood vessels in epithelial tissue: none, very few, very numerous.
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None
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Explain how the shape of epithelial cells is used for classification purposes. Identify the four types of epithelium described in the classification process.
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Classified according to the shape and arrangement of cells.
1) Squamous 2) Cuboidal 3) Columnar 4) Pseudostratified |
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Classify epithelium according to the layers of cells present.
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1) Simple Epithelium
2)Stratified Epithelium 3) Stratified Transitional Epithelium 4)Glandular Epithelium 5) |
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List the types of simple and stratified epithelium and give examples of each
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Simple- Simple Squamous; Simple Cuboidal; Simple Columnar
Stratified- Squamous(Keratinized); Stratified Cuboidal; Stratified Columnar; Stratified Transitional; |
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What is Glandular epithelium and give an example.
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Epithelium glands specialized for secretory activity.
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Discuss the structural classification of exocrine glands. Give examples of each type.
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Multi-cellular; have 2 or more duct; tubular or aveolar in shape. Refer to pg 158 Table 5-5
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Describe loose connective tissue
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(Areolar) its stretchable fibrous tissue consisting a glue that permits movement.
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How do the types of dense fibrous connective tissue differ from one another?
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Dependent upon the arrangement of the fibers some are classified as regular and others as irregular.
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List the 3 major types of muscle tissue
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1)Skeletal
2) Cardiac 3) smooth |
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Identify the basic types of cells in a nervous tisue.
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Neuron
Neuroglia |