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71 Cards in this Set
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tissue that always has an apical and basal layer________.
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epithelial
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all are characteristics of epithelia, except ________.
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extracellular matrix
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Junction that lets neighboring cells exchange molecules:__________________.
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gap junction
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epithelial cells that are adapted for absorption: ________________
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microvilli
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intercellular junction that stops material from crossing epithelium:___________________
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tight junction
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epithelium connected to underlying connective tissue by:_______________
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a basement membrane
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in stratified epithelium adapted to resist mechanical forces, abundant in ____________________.
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desmosomes
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cells that are flat and thin: ___________
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squamous
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transitional epithelium are found: ______________.
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lining the urinary bladder
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watery perspiration is an example of ___________.
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merocrine
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glands that secrete by bursting:_____________
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holocrine
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cell produces proteins and fibers, in areolar connective tissue:_____________
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fibroblast
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watery fluid composed of blood:______________
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plasma
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the viscous material between cells of areolar connective tissue:______________
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ground substance
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areolar connective tissue that releases histamine:_________
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mast
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cells that store fat:____________
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adipocytes
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the framework or stroma of these organs (spleen, liver, lymph nodes) is made of____________________
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reticular connective tissue
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antiangiogenesis factor is a chemical produced by________________.
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chondrocytes
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dominant fiber type in dense connective tissue is__________.
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collagen
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the 3 categories of connective tissue:__________,___________,____________
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connective tissue proper, fluid connective tissue, and supporting connective tissue
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Tissues that provide strength and support for areas subjected to stresses from many directions are _________________________.
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dense irregular connective tissue
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3 types of protein fibers in connective tissue:____________,__________,____________
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collagen, reticular, and elastic
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the color distinction between white fat and brown fat exists because brown fat is _________________________.
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highly vascular
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all are loose connective tissue functions except:
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providing structural connection between muscles and bones.
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osseous tissue:____________
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is bone
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found in trachea and between ribs and sternum:____________
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hyaline cartilage
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a tissue with a gel matrix and cells inside lacunae:________
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cartilage
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Cartilage is separated from surrounding tissue by a fibrous ______________.
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perichondrium
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______________membranes line cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body.
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mucous
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reduction of friction between the parietal and visceral surface:________________
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serous membrane
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framework of connective tissue between the skin and under muscle is called the__________________.
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superficial fascia
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intercalated discs and pacemaker cells:___________
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cardiac muscle
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muscle showing no striations:______________
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smooth
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tissue that specializes in conduction of electrical impulses:________________
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neural tissue
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supports, protects, and nourishes nerve cells:__________
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neuroglia
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body's first tissue response to injury:______________
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inflammation
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which is least likely in the region of the injury:_____________
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cold, pale skin
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the 2 components of the integumentary system:_____________&______________
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cutaneous membrane and accessory structures
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Type of cells that form the strata in the epidermis are_____________.
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Keratinocytes
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tough superficial layer of the epidermis:___________
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corneum
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water loss due to evaporation of fluid is ______________.
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insensible perspiration
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characteristics of epidermis: a.multilayered b.UV protection c.flexible d.contains desmosomes |
all of the above
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layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew, epidermis:____________
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stratum basale
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Joe stepped on a thorn that penetrated his skin to the dermis--how many layers of epidermis did the thorn penetrate?
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5
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The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are_________________________.
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carotene, melanin, and hemoglobin
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cyanosis is ___________________.
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oxygen-starved skin
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exposure to ultraviolet light...skin darkens...increased production of __________________.
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melanin
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formed in the skin with sunlight, __________.
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vitamin D
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the following are skin cancer types ___________.
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carcinoma, melanoma, (a,b, and c)
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Children in northern regions have inadequate sunlight exposure on the skin. The organic nutrient needed to prevent possible abnormal bone development is _________________.
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cholecalciferol (vit. D)
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epidermal growth factor, effects on epidermis:__________.
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all of the answers are correct (speeds up..,accelerates..,stimulates...,promotes..)
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The layer of the skin that contains the blood vells and nerves closest to the surface of the skin is the _________.
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papillary layer
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skin inflammation, primarily involved in papillary layer:____________.
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dermatitis
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surgical incision parallel to the lines of cleavage:___________________.
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closes and heals with little scarring
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stretch marks occur when __________________.
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the skin is so extensively stretched that its elastic limits are exceeded.
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all of the following are true of epidermal ridges except:___________________.
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extend into the hypodermis
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when arrector pilli muscles contract _________________.
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"goose bumps" are formed
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which of the following about hair is false?
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scalp hairs grow constantly throughout life.
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earwax produced by _______________.
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ceruminous
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discharge oily secretion into hair:____________.
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sebaceous
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glands in the axilla:______________.
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apocrine sweat
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body temperature rises above normal, ________________________.
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blood flow to skin increases
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a burn that requires a skin graft: _____________.
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3rd degree burn
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fair skinned person is sunburned.....
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blood flow to the skin increases
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skin can regenerate effectively because,___________________.
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stem cells persistant in skin after injury
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which is the correct order of the stages in the regeneration of skin?
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1,2,3,4 (infection, cells, gran., scar tissue)
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elderly prone to skin infection because ______________.
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all of the answers are correct
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fine hairs that lack pigment are ____________.
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vellus
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thickened area of scar tissue is _________.
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keloid
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a fibrin cloth that's formed over skin:_________.
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scab
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jaundice, turns the skin into a ___________ color.
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yellowish
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