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Weeks 1

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Homeostasis   Claude Bernard (1813-78) stable internal conditions regardless of external conditions Homeostasis Walter Cannon (1871-1945) coined the term fluctuates within limited range around a set point Loss causes illness or death  
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Negative Feedback Loop   Body senses a change and activates mechanisms to reverse it Room temperature does not stay at set point of 68 degrees -- it only averages 68 degrees Off 70 degrees On 66 degrees  
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Human Thermoregulation   Brain senses change in blood temperature if overheating, vessels dilate in the skin and sweating begins if too cold, vasoconstriction in the skin and shivering begins  
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Control of Blood Pressure   Circulatory stretch receptors detect a rise in BP Cardiac center in brainstem sends out nerve signals Heart slowed and BP lowered  
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Structure of Feedback Loop   Receptor = senses change Integrator = control center that responds Effector = structures that restore homeostasis  
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Positive Feedback Loop   Self-amplifying change leads to change in the same direction Normal way of producing rapid changes occurs with childbirth, blood clotting, protein digestion, and generation of nerve signals  
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Life-THreatening Fever   Temperature > 108 degrees F increases metabolic rate body produces heat even faster Cycle continues to reinforce itself Becomes fatal at 113 degrees F  
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7 Body Cavities   1) Cranial cavity 2) Vetebral canal 3) Pleural cavities (2) 4) Pericardial cavity 5) Adominal cavity 6) Pelvic cavity  
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Quadrants   Right Upper Left Upper Right Lower Left Lower  
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11 Organ Systems   1) Integumentary 2) Skeletal 3) Muscular 4) Lymphatic 5) Respiratory 6) Urinary 7) Nervous 8) Endocrine 9) Circulatory 10) Digestive 11) Male/Female Reproductive  
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9 Body Regions   1) a R. Hypochondriac b Epigastric c L. Hypochondriac 2) a R. Lumbar b Umbilical c L. Lumbar 3) a R. Inguinal b Hypogastric c L. Inguinal  
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Anterior landmarks   Cephallic Facial Cervical Thoracic Stern Pectoral Umbilical Abdominal Inguinal Pubic/External genitalia Femoral crural Tarsal Pedal Dorsum Plantar Surface Acromial Axillary Brachial Cubital Antebrachial Carpal Palmar Coxal Patellar  
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Posterior landmarks   Cranial Nuchal Interscapular Scapular Vertebral Lumbar Sacral Gluteal Dorsum of Hand Perineal Femoral Popiteal Crural Tarsal Calcaneal  
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Membrane Transport   Plasma membrane selectively permeable controls what enters or leaves cell Passive transport requires no ATP movement down concentration gradient filtration and simple diffusion Active transport requires ATP movement against concentration gradient  
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Filtration   Movement of particles through a selectively permeable membrane by hydrostatic pressure Examples filtration of nutrients from blood capillaries into tissue fluids filtration of wastes from the blood in the kidneys  
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Simple Diffusion   Net movement of particles from area of high concentration to area of low concentration due to their constant, random motion Also known as movement down the concentration gradient  
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Membrane Permiability   Diffusion through lipid bilayer Nonpolar, hydrophobic substances diffuse through lipid layer Diffusion through channel proteins water and charged hydrophilic solutes diffuse through channel proteins Cells control permeability by regulating number of c  
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Osmosis   Diffusion of water through a membrane from area of more water to area of less water  
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Osmotic Pressure   Amount of hydrostatic pressure required to stop osmosis Osmosis slows due to filtration of water back across membrane due to inc hydrostatic pressure  
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Osmolarity   One osmole = 1 mole of dissolved particles Osmolarity = # osmoles/liter of solution  
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Tonicity   Tonicity - ability of a solution to affect fluid volume and pressure within a cell depends on concentration and permeability of solute  
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Effects of Tonicity on RBCs   Hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic solutions affect the fluid volume of a red blood cell. Notice the crenated and swollen cells.  
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Carrier Mediated Transport   Proteins carry solutes across cell membrane Specificity solute binds to a specific receptor site on carrier protein differs from membrane enzymes because solutes are unchanged Types of carrier mediated transport facilitated diffusion and active tra  
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Membrane Carrier Saturation   Transport maximum = transport rate when all carriers are occupied  
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Membrane Carriers   Uniporter: carries only one solute at a time Symporter: carries 2 or more solutes simultaneously in same direction (cotransport) Antiporter: 1. carries 2 or more solutes in opposite directions 2.sodium-potassium pump brings in K+ and removes Na  
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Facilitated Diffusion   Transport of solute across membrane down its concentration gradient No ATP used Solute binds to carrier, it changes shape then releases solute on other side of membrane  
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Active Transport   Transport of solute across membrane up (against) its concentration gradient ATP energy required to change carrier Examples: sodium-potassium pump bring amino acids into cell pump Ca2+ out of cell  
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Sodium Potassium Pump   Needed because Na+ and K+ constantly leak through membrane half of daily calories utilized for pump One ATP utilized to exchange three Na+ pushed out for two K+ brought in to cell  
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Function of NA/K Pump   Regulation of cell volume swelling stimulates the Na+- K+ pump to inc ion concentration, inc osmolarity and cell swelling Heat production (thyroid hormone increase # of pumps; heat a by-product) Maintenance of a membrane potential: inside -/outside +  
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Vesicular Tramsport   Transport large particles or fluid droplets through membrane in vesicles uses ATP Exocytosis –transport out of cell Endocytosis –transport into cell phagocytosis – engulfing large particles pinocytosis – taking in fluid droplets receptor mediated e  
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Phagocytosis   Keeps tissues free of debris and infectious microorganisms.  
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Pinocytosis   Taking in droplets of ECF occurs in all human cells Membrane caves in, then pinches off into the cytoplasm as pinocytotic vesicle  
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Trancytosis   Transport of a substance across a cell Receptor mediated endocytosis moves it into cell and exocytosis moves it out the other side ie insulin  
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Receptor Mediated Endocytosis   Selective endocytosis Receptor specificity Clathrin-coated vesicle in cytoplasm uptake of LDL from bloodstream  
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Exocytosis   Secreting material or replacement of plasma membrane  
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Histology   Study of Tissues Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Nervous and Muscular Tissue Intercellular Junctions, Glands and Membranes Tissue Growth, Development, Death and Repair  
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Epithelial Tissue   Layers of closely adhering cells Flat sheet with upper surface exposed to the environment or an internal body cavity No blood vessels underlying connective tissue supplies oxygen Rests on basement membrane thin layer of collagen and adhesive proteins  
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Simple Vs Stratified Epithelia   Simple epithelium contains one layer of cells named by shape of cells Stratified epithelium contains more than one layer named by shape of apical cells  
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Simple Squamous Epithelium   Single row of flat cells Permits diffusion of substances Secretes serous fluid Alveoli, glomeruli, endothelium, and serosa  
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium   Single row cube-shaped cells with microvilli Absorption and secretion, mucus production Liver, thyroid, mammary and salivary glands, bronchioles, and kidney tubules  
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Simple Columnar Epithelium   Single row tall, narrow cells oval nuclei in basal half of cell Absorption and secretion; mucus secretion Lining of GI tract, uterus, kidney and uterine tubes  
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Stratified Epithelium   More than one layer of cells Named for shape of surface cells exception is transitional epithelium Deepest cells on basement membrane Variations keratinized epithelium has surface layer of dead cells nonkeratinized epithelium lacks the layer of dea  
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Keratinized Startified Squamous   Multilayered epithelium covered with dead squamous cells, packed with keratin epidermal layer of skin Retards water loss and barrier to organisms  
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Nonkeratinized Stratified Squamous   Multilayered surface epithelium forming moist, slippery layer Tongue, oral mucosa, esophagus and vagina  
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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium   Two or more cell layers; surface cells square Secretes sweat; produces sperm and hormones Sweat gland ducts; ovarian follicles and seminiferous tubules  
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Transitional Epithelium   Multilayered epithelium surface cells that change from round to flat when stretched allows for filling of urinary tract ureter and bladder  
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Connective Tissue   Widely spaced cells separated by fibers and ground substance Most abundant and variable tissue type Functions connects organs gives support and protection (physical and immune) stores energy and produces heat movement and transport of materials  
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Fibroblasts   produce fibers and ground substance  
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Collagen fibers   Collagen fibers (white fibers) tough, stretch resistant, yet flexible tendons, ligaments and deep layer of the skin  
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Areolar Tissue   Loose arrangement of fibers and cells in abundant ground substance Underlies all epithelia, between muscles, passageways for nerves and blood vessels  
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Reticular Tissue   Loose network of reticular fibers and cells Forms supportive stroma (framework) for lymphatic organs Found in lymph nodes, spleen, thymus and bone marrow  
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Adipose Tissue   Empty-looking cells with thin margins; nucleus pressed against cell membrane Energy storage, insulation, cushioning subcutaneous fat and organ packing brown fat (hibernating animals) produces heat  
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Dense Regular Connective Tissue   Densely, packed, parallel collagen fibers compressed fibroblast nuclei Tendons and ligaments hold bones together and attach muscles to bones  
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Dense Irregular Connective Tissue   Densely packed, randomly arranged, collagen fibers and few visible cells withstands stresses applied in different directions deeper layer of skin; capsules around organs  
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Cartilage   Supportive connective tissue with rubbery matrix Chondroblasts produce matrix called chondrocytes once surrounded No blood vessels diffusion brings nutrients and removes wastes heals slowly Types of cartilage: hyaline, fibrocartilage and elastic car  
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Hyaline Cratilage   Rubbery matrix; dispersed collagen fibers; clustered chondrocytes in lacunae supports airway, eases joint movements Ends of bones at movable joints; sternal ends of ribs; supportive material in larynx, trachea, bronchi and fetal skeleton  
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elastic Cartilage   Hyaline cartilage with elastic fibers Provides flexible, elastic support external ear and epiglottis  
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Fribrocartilage   Hyaline cartilage with extensive collagen fibers (never has perichondrium) Resists compression and absorbs shock pubic symphysis, meniscus and intervertebral discs  
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Bone   Spongy bone - spongy in appearance delicate struts of bone covered by compact bone found in heads of long bones Compact bone - solid in appearance more complex arrangement cells and matrix surround vertically oriented blood vessels in long bones  
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Bone Tissue (compact bone)   Calcified matrix in lamellae around central canal Osteocytes in lacunae between lamellae Skeletal support; leverage for muscles; mineral storage  
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Blood   Variety of cells and cell fragments; some with nuclei and some without Nonnucleated pale pink cells or nucleated white blood cells Found in heart and blood vessels  
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Nerve tissue   Large cells with long cell processes surrounded by smaller glial cells lacking processes Internal communication between cells in brain, spinal cord, nerves and ganglia  
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Muscle Tissue   Elongated cells stimulated to contract Exert physical force on other tissues move limbs push blood through a vessel expel urine Source of body heat 3 histological types of muscle skeletal, cardiac and smooth  
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Skeletal Muscle   Long, cylindrical, unbranched cells with striations and multiple peripheral nuclei movement, facial expression, posture, breathing, speech, swallowing and excretion  
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Cardiac Muscle   Short branched cells with striations and intercalated discs one central nuclei per cell Pumping of blood by cardiac (heart) muscle  
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Smooth Muscle   Short fusiform cells; nonstriated with only one central nucleus sheets of muscle in viscera; iris; hair follicles and sphincters swallowing, GI tract functions, labor contractions, control of airflow, erection of hairs and control of pupil  
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Diffusion Rates Factors affecting diffusion rate through a membrane:   temperature - inc temp., inc motion of particles molecular weight - larger molecules move slower steepness of concentrated gradient - inc difference, inc rate membrane surface area - inc area, inc rate membrane permeability - inc permeability, inc rate  
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Hypotonic Solution   Hypotonic solution low concentration of nonpermeating solutes (high water concentration) cells absorb water, swell and may burst (lyse)  
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Hypertonic Solution   Hypertonic solution has high concentration of nonpermeating solutes (low water concentration) cells lose water + shrivel (crenate) *Hypoosmotic= less particles dissolved can be hypertonic  
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Isotonic Solution   Isotonic solution = normal saline *Hyperosmotic=more particles dissolved can be isotonic  
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Secondary active transport   (No ATP used) steep concentration gradient of Na+ and K+ maintained across the cell membrane carriers move Na+ with 2nd solute easily into cell SGLT saves glucose in kidney  
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Pseudostratified Epithelium   Single row of cells some not reaching free surface nuclei give layer stratified look Secretes and propels respiratory mucus  
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Macrophages   phagocytize foreign material and activate immune system arise from monocytes (WBCs)  
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Neutrophils   wander in search of bacteria  
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Plasma cells   synthesize antibodies arise from WBCs  
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Mast cells   secrete heparin inhibits clotting histamine that dilates blood vessels  
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Adipocytes   store triglycerides  
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Reticular fibers   thin, collagen fibers coated with glycoprotein framework in spleen and lymph nodes  
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Elastic fibers   thin branching fibers of elastin protein stretch and recoil like rubberband (elasticity) skin, lungs and arteries stretch and recoil  
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Gelatinous Material-Ground Substance   absorbs compressive forces  
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Glycosaminoglycans-Ground Substance   chondroitin sulfate disaccharides that attract sodium and hold water role in regulating water and electrolyte balance  
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Proteoglycan-Ground Substance   (bottlebrush-shaped molecule) create bonds with cells or extracellular macromolecules  
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Adhesive Glycoproteins-Ground Substance   protein-carbohydrate complexes bind cell membrane to collagen outside the cells  
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