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H+I Questions
Histology and Integumentary Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A group of similar cells is a ______ | Tissue |
| Name the 4 major groups of tissues. | Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nerve |
| Shapes of Epithelial Tissues | Squamous, Columnal, Cuboidal, Transitional |
| Endocrine vs Exocrine Gland | Endocrine releases inside, Exocrine releases outside |
| What determines the functional properties of connective tissue? | Consistency of the matrix |
| State the location of the areolar connective tissue | Organ, Muscle, Nerve, Blood Vessels |
| State the 3 basic types of connective tissue | Proper, Supportive, Blood |
| What cells stores lipids in the body? | Adipocyte |
| Which tissue (Connective) forms a defensive web or network? | Reticular |
| Name the 3 fiber types formed in connective tissue | Collagen, Elastin, Reticular |
| State 2 primary supportive connective tissue types | Cartilage, Bone |
| Mature cartilage cells are termed | Chondrocytes |
| Mature bone cells are called ______ | Osteocytes |
| Define Peristalsis | Wave-like contractions of single unit smooth muscle; Self-perpetuating |
| What is the functional cell in the nervous tissue? | Neurons |
| What are the supportive cells in nervous tissue? | Neuroglia |
| Define Synapse | Junction between 2 neurons or between a neuron and a muscle or gland, where nerve impulses are transmitted |
| Distinguish between the blood supply in cartilage and bone | Cartilage has no blood supply. Bone has an abundant blood supply. |
| List the epithelial membranes | Mucous, Serous, Cutaneous |
| Which membranes line a body cavity that does not open? | Serous |
| Which membranes line a body cavity that opens to the outside? | Mucous |
| What type of membrane is in the skin? | Cutaneous |
| What is the first line of defense against disease? | Unbroken Skin |
| What is the second line of defense against disease? | White blood cells |
| What specific type of tissues is the epidermis of the skin? | Epithelial: Squamous, Stratified |
| Name the water-proofing protein of the skin | Keratin |
| Sebaceous glands are found in all regions of the body except where? | Palm of hand and sole of foot |
| State 2 functions of perspiration | Temperature Regulation and waste removal |
| Name 2 methods of temperature regulation attributed to the integument | Sweating and blood flow |
| Which organs are involved in the synthesis of Vitamin D? | Kidney, Liver, Skin |
| Name the gland that produces earwax | Ceruminous |
| What is the function of Melanin? Which cells produce melanin? | Color; Melanocytes |
| What is the outermost layer of the epidermis? | Stratum Corneum |
| Which epidermal layer is in the palms of hands and soles of feet only? | Stratum Lucidum |
| In which epidermal layer does mitosis occur? | Stratum Basale (Germinativum) |
| Briefly describe: Erythema, Vitiligo, Alopecia, Jaundice | Erythema - Red; Embarass, fever, hypothermia, inflammation, allergy Vitiligo - Autoimmune; Partial/complete lost of Melanin Alopecia - Hair loss Jaundice - Yellow; bile in blood, liver problems |
| Which specific layer of the skin is associated with fingerprints? | Papillary region |
| Hair is a derivative of which layer of the skin? | Dermis |
| Dermis, Name the muscles that move hair. What specific type of muscle is this? | Arrector Pili; Multiunit Smooth muscles |
| List 4 characteristics of aging | Wrinkle, Dry, Age spots, Skin tears (thinning) |