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Tissues

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what are the four basic tissue types Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous
what are tissues? Group of cells of common origin
tissues have what in common? function
cells that carry out a specialized activity are called? tissues
Epithelial tissue is found where? covering and lining and glands
what is the function of Connective tissue? connect, support, filling spaces
what is the function of musclar tissue? generate forces that provide for movement
nerves are primarily responsible for what function? cell-to-cell communication
where are cell junctions commonly found? mostly between epithelial cells
what are tight junctions? transmembrane proteins that fuse the outer surfaces of adjacent plasma membranes
tight junctions do what? forms a water tight seal between adjacent epithelial cells
adherens junctions contain what? plaque
what is plaque? a dense layer of linker proteins on the inside of the plasma membrane that attaches to the cytoskeleton
what can form a belt around the cell? adherens junction
what holds epithelial cells together adherens junction
these are common in the epidermis and in cardiac muscle Desmosomes
these prevent cells from separating Desmosomes
these anchors epithelial cells to the basement membrane Hemidesmosomes
These have transmembrane proteins called connexins which form channels(connexons) Gap Junction
this type of junction forms a continuity between the cytosols of adjacent cells Gap Junction
this type of junction allows ions to pass from one cell to the next carrying electrical signals Gap Junction
this type of junction is important in the heart Gap Junction
What are the general Types of Epithelium? membrane epithelium (covering and lining), Glandular
these cells are found arranged in sheets; single or multiple layers Epithelium
This type of tissue has little space between cells epithelium
this type of tissue is avascular, the vessels are in adjacent connective tissue. Epithelium
Apical surface of this type of tissue faces the body surface or the lumen of the hollow organ: Epithelium
The Lateral surface of this type of tissue faces adjacent epithelial cells Epithelium
The basal surface of this tissue attaches cells to the basement membrane Epithelium
What is the Basement Membrane? A layer of extracellular fibrous and globular protiens
this anchors the basal surface of an epithelium to underlying connective tissue Basement Membrane
What are the functions of epithelial tissue? Protection, Filtration, Secretion, Absorption, Excretion
What are the names of the epithelial layers? Simple, Stratified, Psuedostratified
what are the four cell shapes found in epithelium? Squamous, Cuboidal, Columnar, Transitional
where is psuedostratified epithelium located? Respiratory Tract
this epithelial tissue is named for the shape of cells at the free surface. stratified squamos epithelium
the cells at or near the base of this tissue may have different shape from those at the surface stratified squamos epithelium
this tissue can be keratinized stratified squamos epithelium
this tissue can be non keratinized stratified squamos epithelium
this epithelial tissue may have nuclei in the upper layer or it may not. non keratinized stratified squamos epithelium
the skin is composed of this tissue keratinized stratified squamos epithelium
The Esophagus is made up of this tissue non keratinized stratified squamos epithelium
The Vagina is made up of this tissue non keratinized stratified squamos epithelium
the urinary system is made of this type of epithelium Transitional Epithelium
this epithelial tissue structure permits stretching transitional epithelium
A single cell or group of cells that secrete substances into a duct, onto a surface or into the blood is a ______. Gland
These can be unicellular or multicellular Gland
These Secrete substances into: ducts, Surfaces, Blood Gland
these can either be Endocrine or Exocrine Gland
this type of gland secretes to surface or lumen Exocrine gland
these are typically multicellular and have ducts Exocrine gland
these are unicellular exocrine glands Goblet cell
Exocrine gland secrete what? sweat, oil, mucus, enzymes
these glands secrete to an extracellular space endocrine glands
these glands are ductless, having lost their ducts during development endocrine glands
these glands secrete their products to the blood stream endocrine glands
what are hormones? endocrine gland secretions
which gland secretes the whole cell (mitosis replaces the lost cell) Holocrine gland
Sebacceous (oil) glands of the skin are the only true example of this gland type Holocrine gland
which gland type discharges secretory product merocrine
most exocrine glands are merocrine
this gland type discharges the apical portion and then the cell is repaired apocrine
this type of tissue consists of cells, cell product and fiber connective tissue
this tissue type has few cells connective tissue
this tissue type is mainly extracellular matrix connective tissue
this tissue type is highly vascular in general connective tissue
this tissue type mainly Binds, supports, strenthens, connective tissue
this tissue type also protects, insulates, repairs connective tissue
this tissue type transports, compartmentalizes, and stores energy connective tissue
this part of connective tissue is usually lost in routine tissue preparations ground substance
Glycosaminoglycans (GAG) are an integral part of this: Ground substance
these cells are generally derived from the mesenchyme(the embryonic connective tissue that gives rise to all other connective tissue) cells of adult connective tissue
what tissue group do Fibroblast belong to? cells of Adult Connective tissue
what tissue group do Adipocyte cells belong to? Cells of Adult connective tissue
what tissue group do Chondroblast belong too? cells of adult connective tissues
Mast cells are derived from what cells? cell derived from bone marrow precursor cells
macrophages are derived from what cells? cells derived from bone marrow precursor cells
the general term for what blast cells differentiate into cytes
Fibroblast belong to which connective tissue cell group? Fixed cells
Adipocytes Fixed cells
Mast Cells belong to what connective tissue group Fixed cells
Chondroblasts belong to which connective tissue group? Fixed cells
Osteoblasts belong to which connective tissue cell group? Fixed cells
this is the most common cell in connective tissue Fibroblast
these cells secrete and maintain matrix fibroblast
these cells can become other connective tissue cell types Fibroblasts
this cell can revert back to fibroblast fibrocyte
these connective tissue cells are Large and spherical Adipose Cell
this cell type is signet ringed-shaped Adipose cell
these cells synthesizes and store lipids Adipose cell
this cell has a vacuole of fat Adipose cell
these connective tissue cells are granulated Mast Cell
these connective tissue cells are an Immune Cell Mast Cell
Heparin is stored here Granule of a mast cell
Histamine is stored here Granule of a mast cell
These are descended from bone marrow precursor cells (hint: cell eaters) Macrophages
Osteoclasts belong to this class of connective tissue cells: (hint cell eaters) Macrophages
monocytes belong to what group of connective tissue cells? (hint: cell eater) Macrophages
Microglia belong to this class of connective tissue cell. Macrophages
this is the function of a macrophage phagocytose cellular 'debris'
macrophages do this: Phagocytose foreign substances
these cells migrate to areas of need Macrophage
this is a wandering cell of the connective tissue plasma cell
leukocytes belong to this class of connective tissue cells wandering cell of connective tissues
Lymphocytes belong to this class of connective tissue cells wandering cells of connective tissue
Monocytes belong to this class of connective tissue cells wandering cells of connective tissue
Neutrophils belong to this class of connective tissue cells wandering cells of connective tissue
Eosinophils belong to this class of connective tissue cells Wandering cells of connective tissue
Basophils belong to this class of connective tissue cells wandering cells of connective tissue
these cells accumulate in infected connective tissue plasma cells
these cells are derived from B lymphocytes plasma cells
these cells secrete antibodies plasma cells
Lymphocytes belong to this subclass of connective tissue cells Leukocytes
Monocytes belong to this subclass of connective tissue cells Leukocytes
Neutrophils belong to this subclass of connective tissue cells Leukocytes
Eosinophils belong to this subclass of connective tissue cells Leukocytes
basophils belong to this subclass of connective tissue cells Leukocytes
what is ground substance? a composition of matrix of connective tissue
these are a component of connective tissue matrix. Protein fibers
this is a function of the matrix of connective tissue Provides structural support and integrity for the connective tissue
Hyaluronic acid is a polysacharide in the ground substance
Chondroitin sulfate is a polysacharide in the ground substance
These are collectively referred to as Glycosaminoglycans (GAG's) Polysaccharides in the Ground substance
These components of ground substance are highly negatively charged, very hydrophilic Polysaccharides in the ground substance
These are proteoglycans in the ground substance Proteins
these were formerly called mucopolysaccharides Proteoglycans in the ground substance
these form the core protein of a complex resembling a test-tube brush, with the GAG's projecting from the core Proteoglycan's in the ground substance
Collagen Fibers are a type of what? Connective tissue fiber
Elastic fiber is a type of what? Connective tissue fiber
Reticular Fiber is a type of what? Connective tissue fiber
Inelasticity is a property of these collagen fibers
flexibility is a property of these collagen fibers
these fibers have a tensile strength greater than steel collagen fibers
these fibers are distensible elastic fibers
these fibers will resume their original configuration when tension is released(if not exceeded the threshold limit) elastic fibers
this type of tissue has the alias: Areolar Loose Connective tissue
Elastic Fibers are a part of which connective tissue? Loose connective tissue
Collagen fibers are a part of which connective tissue? loose connective tissue
reticular fibers not generally seen under light microscopy of this connective tissue loose connective tissue
This connective tissue has more fibers than cells Dense connective tissue
this type of connective tissue is located in tendons Dense regular connective tissue
this type of tissue is located in ligaments dense regular connective tissue
this type of connective tissue is locate in aponeuroses dense regular connective tissue
Large Blood Vessels are made up of what connective tissue? Elastic CT
Lung Tissue contains this type of connective tissue Location of Elastic CT
these cells Contain droplets of lipids Adipose CT
these are Flat sheets of pliable tissue that cover part of the body Membranes
An epithelial tissue layer plus an underlying connective tissue layer is a: Epithelial Membrane
One of the three major types of membranes mucous
One of the three major types of membranes (hint starts with an S) Serous Membrane
one of the three major types of membranes (starts with a c) cutaneous
these membranes Line joints Synovial Membranes
these membranes contain connective tissue but no epithelium Synovial Membranes
this type of membrane Lines a body cavity that opens directly to the exterior: digestive tract, respiratory tract, reproductive tract, much of the urinary tract mucous membrane
these membranes provide a barrier that is an important component of the body's defense mechanism mucous membranes
these membrane cells are generally connected by tight junctions Mucous membranes
Mucus-secreting cells such as goblet cells are common in these membranes mucous membranes
This type of membrane Lines a body cavity that does not open directly to the exterior serous membrane
these membranes cover organs that lie within hollow cavities serous membrane
these membranes consists of areolar connective tissue covered by mesothelium(simple squamos epithelium) serous membrane
this membrane has a parietal layer that attaches to the cavity wall serous membrane
this membrane has a Visceral layer that covers and attaches to the organs serous membrane
these membranes Line the cavity of freely moveable joints synovial membrane
these membranes are similar to serous membranes the joint cavities do not open directly to the surface synovial membrane
this membrane is composed of areolar connective tissue with elastic fibers and varying numbers of adipocytes synovial membrane
these membranes do not have an epithelial layer synovial membranes
This group of disorders are diseases in which the body produces antibodies which fail to distinguish self from non-self, and attack body's own tissues. (Connective tissues) Autoimmune disorders
Examples of this type of disorder are Rheumatoid arthritis (the most common autoimmune disorder), multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and systemic lupus erythematosus Autoimmune Disorders
These disorders often affect multiple body systems because connective tissue is abundant and widespread in the body. Autoimmune Disorders
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