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Tissue the Living Fabric - Epithelium

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woven   tissu  
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allows body to function in sophisticated ways   cell specialization  
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epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues are   four basic tissues types  
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to make firm, stable, or stationary; to give a permanent or final form to; preserved for microscopic study   fixed  
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A cut through the body (or an organ) that is made along a particular plane; a thin slice of tissue prepared for microscopic study   sections  
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in order to enhance contrast for microscopic study a specimen must be   stained  
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most were originally developed by clothing manufacturers in mid-1800s   light microscopy stains  
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consist of - or + charged molecules (acid and base stains, respectively) which bind within tissue to macromolecules of opposite charge   dyes/stains  
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stains distinguish different __ __ because different parts of cells/tissues take up different dyes   anatomical structures  
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conventional electron microscope which produces an image of a cross-sectional slice of a specimen all points of which are illuminated by the electron beam at the same time   transmission electron microscopy (TEM)  
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for TEM tissues sections are stained with   heavy metal salts  
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in TEM, the metals in the stain deflect __ in the beam to different extents   electrons  
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TEM images are in shades of __ because color is property of light, not of electron waves   gray  
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beam of focused electrons moves across the object with 2ndary electrons produced by object and electrons scattered by object being collected to form a 3D image on a cathode-ray tube   scanning electron microscopy (SEM)  
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a product or formation in a microscopic preparation of fixed tissue/cell that is caused by manipulation/reagents and is not indicative of actual structural relationships   artifacts  
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most microscopic structures we view are not exactly like those in   living tissues  
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Pertaining to primary tissue that covers body surface, lines its internal cavities, and forms glands   epithelium/epithelial tissue  
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laid on, covering   epithe  
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forms outer layer of skin, dips into/lines open cavities of cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory systems, and covers walls/organs of closed ventral body cavity   covering and lining epithelium  
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fashions glands of body   glandular epithelium  
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forms boundaries between different environments, and nearly all substances received/given off by body must pass through it   epithelia  
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protection, absorption, filtration, excretion, secretion, and sensory reception are all   functions of epithelium  
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secretion is the specialty of __ epithelium   glandular  
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upper free surface exposed to body exterior or cavity of an internal organ   apical  
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surface relating to, situated at, or forming the base   basal  
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cell regions near apical surface differ from those near basal surface in both structure and function   apical-basal polarity  
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apical-basal polarity is partly maintained by highly ordered __ of epithelial cells   cytoskeleton  
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tiny projections on the free surfaces of some epithelial cells; increase surface area for absorption   microvilli  
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some are smooth and slick, but most have microvilli   apical surfaces  
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microvilli tremendously increase __ surface area   exposed  
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stria of microvilli on the plasma membrane of an epithelial cell (as in a kidney tubule) that is specialized for absorption   brush border  
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tiny hairlike projections   cilia  
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lining of trachea have __ __ that propel substances along the free surface   motile cilia  
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thin supporting sheet that lies adjacent to basal free surface of epithelium   basal lamina  
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basal lamina is noncellular, adhesive sheet consisting largely of __ secreted by epithelial cells plus some fine __ fibers   glycoproteins; collagen  
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basal lamina acts as __ __ that determined which molecules diffusing from underlying connective tissue are allowed to enter epithelium   selective filter  
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basal lamina acts as scaffolding along which epithelial cells can migrate to   repair a wound  
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help keep proteins in apical region of plasma membrane from diffusing into basal region, helping to maintain epithelial polarity   tight junctions  
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specialized local thickening of the plasma membrane of an epithelial cell that serves to anchor contiguous cells together   desmosomes  
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tight junctions and desmosomes are considered epithelial   specialized contacts  
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all epithelial sheets rest upon and are supported by __ tissue   connective  
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layer of extracellular material containing fine network of collagen protein fibers   reticular lamina  
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together w/basal lamina, reticular lamina is major component of __ membrane.   basement  
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reinforces epithelial sheet, helping to resist stretching and tearing forces, also defines epithelial boundary   basement membrane  
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important characteristic is their failure to respect basement membrane boundary, which they penetrate to invade tissues beneath   cancerous epithelial cells  
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supplied by nerve fibers   innervated  
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contains no blood cells   avascular  
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epithelial cells are nourished by substances diffusing from blood cells in the underlying   connective tissues  
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epithelium has high __ capacity   regeneration  
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as long as epithelial cells receive adequate nutrition, they can replace lost cells by   cell division  
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indicates number of cell layers present   first epithelium name  
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describes shape of its cells   2nd epithelium name  
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consists of single cell layer; typically found where absorption, secretion, and filtration occur and thin epithelial barrier is desirable   simple epithelia  
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composed of 2 or more cell layers stacked on top of the other, are common in high-abrasion areas where protection is important, such as skin surface of lining of mouth   stratified epithelia  
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in __ __, all epithelial cells have 6 somewhat irregular side   cross section  
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an apical surface view of epithelial sheet looks like   honeycomb  
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flattened and scale-like; nucleus is flattened disc   squamous cells  
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box-like; approx as tall as they are wide; nucleus is spherical   cuboidal cells  
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tall and column shaped; nucleus is elongated from top to bottom; usually located close to cell base   columnar cells  
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in each case of epithelial cells, the shape of the __ conforms to that of the cell   nucleus  
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all simple epithelial cells in the layer usually all have the   same shape  
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cell shapes usually differ among different cell layers; names according to shape in apical layer   stratified epithelia  
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flattened laterally, cytoplasm sparse; thin and often permeable; often found where filtration/exchange of substances by rapid diffusion is priority and protection not important   simple squamous epithelium  
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in surface view, close-fitting simple squamous epithelial cells resemble   tiled floor  
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when cut perpendicular to their free surface, simple squamous epithelial cells resemble __ __ seen from side, with cytoplasm wisping out from slightly bulging nucleus   fried eggs  
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in kidneys, simple squamous epithelium forms part of __ membrane   filtration  
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in lungs, simple squamous epithelium forms walls of air sacs across which __ __ occurs   gas exchange  
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there are 2 simple squamous epithelia in body which have specialized names of   endothelium and mesothelium  
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provides slick, friction-reducing lining in squamous epithelium found in lymphatic vessels and all hollow organs of cardiovascular system (blood vessels/heart)   endothelium  
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consists exclusively of endothelium, its exceptional thinness encourages efficient exchange of nutrients/wastes btwn bloodstream and surrounding tissues   capillaries  
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is squamous epithelium found in serous membranes lining ventral body cavity and covering its organs   mesothelium  
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consists of single layer of cells as tall as they are wide; spherical nuclei stain darkly causing cell layer to look like string of beads under microscope; functions are secretion and absorption   simple cuboidal epithelium  
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simple cuboidal epithelium forms wall of smallest duct of __ and of many __ tubules   glands; kidney  
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single layer of tall cells w/round to oval nuclei; some bear cilia; layer may contain mucus-secreting unicellular glands (goblet cells); closely packed cells   simple columnar epithelium  
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simple columnar epithelium lines __ __ from stomach to rectum   digestive tract  
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digestive tract is ideal for simple columnar epithelium because of its dense microvilli on apical surface of __ cells   absorptive  
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digestive tract is ideal for simple columnar epithelium because of its cells that secrete a protective __ mucus   lubricating  
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some simple columnar epithelia display __ on their free surface, which help to move substances or cells through an __ passageway   cilia; internal  
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vary in height; all cells rest on basement membrane, but only tallest reach free surface of epithelium; secretes/absorbs substances   pseudostratified columnar epithelium  
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because cell nuclei lie at different levels above basement membrane, tissue gives false impression that several cell layers are present, making it   pseudostratified  
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in pseudostratified columnar epithelium short cells are relatively __ and give rise to taller cells   unspecialized  
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ciliated version of pseudostratified columnar epithelium, containing mucus-secreting cells, lines most of   respiratory tract  
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here, pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the respiratory tract, __ __ propel sheets of dust-trapping mucus superiorly away from lungs   motile cilia  
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contain 2⁺ cell layers; regenerate from below; substantially more durable than simple epithelia; protection is their major, but not only, role   stratified epithelia  
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in stratified epithelia, basal cells divide and push __ to replace older surface cells   apically  
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most widespread of stratified epithelia; composed of several layers; thick and well suited for protective role; free surface cells are squamous, and cells of deeper layers are cuboidal/columnar   stratified squamous epithelium  
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stratified squamous epithelium is found in areas subject to wear/tear and its surface cells are constantly being __ away and replaced by division of it basal cells   rubbed  
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stratified squamous epithelium farther from basement membrane are less viable, due to distance from diffusion of nutrients coming from connective tissues, and those at apical surface are often flattened and __   atrophied  
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stratified squamous epithelium forms external part of __ and a short distance into every body __ that is directly continuous with it   skin; opening  
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outer layer of the skin   epidermis  
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epidermis is __, meaning its surface cells contain a tough protective protein called __   keratinized; keratin  
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excluding epidermis, all other stratified squamous epithelia of body are __   nonkeratinized  
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rare in body; mostly found in ducts of some of larger glands (sweat/mammary glands); typically has 2 layers of cuboidal cells   stratified cuboidal and columnar epithelia  
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resembles both stratified squamous and cuboidal; basal cells cuboidal/columnar; surface cells dome shaped/squamous like, depending on degree of organ stretch   transitional epithelium  
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stretches readily and permits distention or urinary organ by contained urine   function of transitional epithelium  
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__ epithelium, line ureters, urinary bladder, and part of urethra   transitional  
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nonkeratinized __ __ epithelium forms moist linings of esophagus, mouth, and vagina   stratified squamous  
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keratinized stratified squamous epithelium forms the epidermis and __ __   dry membrane  
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basal cells of stratified squamous epithelium are active in __ and produce the cells of more superficial layers   mitosis  
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located in male's sperm-carrying ducts and ducts of large glands   non-ciliated type of pseudostratified columnar epithelium  
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lines trachea and most of upper respiratory tract   ciliated type of pseudostratified columnar epithelium  
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__ __ epithelium are located in kidney tubules, ducts/secretory portions of small glands, and ovary surface   simple cuboidal  
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absorption; secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances, ciliated type propels mucus (or reproductive cells) by ciliary action   functions of simple columnar epithelium  
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lines most of digestive tract, gallbladder, and excretory ducts of some glands   non-ciliated type of simple columnar epithelium  
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lines small bronchi, uterine tubes, and some regions of uterus   ciliated type of simple columnar epithelium  
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simple squamous epithelium secretes lubricating substances in   serosae  
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kidney glomeruli; air sacs of lungs; lining of heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels; lining of ventral body cavity (serosae)   location of simple squamous epithelium  
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small amounts found in pharynx, male urethra, and lining some small glandular ducts; occurs at transition area or junctions btwn 2 other types of epithelia   stratified columnar epithelia  
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only apical layer of stratified columnar epithelial cells is   columnar  
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when urinary bladder is distended with urine, __ epithelium thins from about 6 cell layers to 3, and its dome-like apical cells flatten and become squamous-like   transitional  
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aqueous fluid that usually contains proteins, but there is variation to lipid or steroid-rich fluid   secretion  
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secretion is a(n) __ process   active  
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glandular cells obtain needed substances from blood and transform them chemically into a product that is then discharged from the cell   active process of secretion  
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term secretion can refer to both the gland's __ and __ of making and releasing that product   product; process  
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internally secreting gland; ductless because eventually lose their ducts during formation process; structurally diverse   endocrine  
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numerous, externally secreting glands; all products secreted onto body surfaces or into body cavities   exocrine  
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glands are classified based on relative cell number making up the gland, as   unicellular or multicellular  
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one-celled; scattered within epithelial linings of intestinal and respiratory tracts amid columnar cells with other functions; examples include mucous and goblets cells   unicellular  
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many-celled; form by invagination or evagination from an epithelial sheet and at least initially, most have ducts, tube-like connection to the epithelial sheets   multicellular  
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inward growth   invagination  
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outward growth   evagination  
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steroidal/amino acid–based molecules released to blood that act as chemical messengers to regulate specific body functions   hormones  
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endocrine glands produce hormones that they secrete by __ directly into extracellular space   exocytosis  
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each hormone prompts its __ __ to respond in some characteristic way   target organ  
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most endocrine glands are __ organs   multicellular  
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some endocrine glands are individual hormone-producing cells scattered in digestive tract mucosa and brain, which gives rise to their collective description as the   diffuse endocrine system  
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endocrine gland secretions are __, ranging from modified amino acids to peptides, glycoproteins, and steroids   varied  
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not all endocrine glands are __ __   epithelial derivatives  
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unicellular exocrine glands secrete their products __ onto a surface/into a cavity, by exocytosis   directly  
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multicellular exocrine glands secrete their products via a(n) __ __ that transports secretions to epithelial surfaces   epithelial-walled duct  
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exocrine gland that secretes bile   liver  
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exocrine gland that synthesizes digestive enzymes   pancreas  
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mucous, sweat, oil, and salivary glands, liver, pancreas are all   exocrine glands  
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complex glycoprotein that dissolves in water when secreted, creating mucus   mucin  
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mucin is produced by __ unicellular exocrine glands   all  
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sticky, thick fluid secreted by mucous glands and membranes; keeps free surface of membranes moist   mucus  
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individual cells (unicellular glands) that produce mucus; cuplike accumulation of mucin distend top of cell making cells look like glass w/stem   goblet cells  
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mucous cells do not __ like goblet cells   distort  
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consists of epithelium derived duct and secretory unit consisting of secretory cells   multicellular exocrine glands  
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any of the small sacs/alveoli that terminate ducts of some exocrine glands and are lined w/secretory cells   acinus  
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in multicellular exocrine glands, surrounds secretory unit and supplies it w/blood vessels and nerve fibers, and forms a fibrous capsule that extends into gland proper and divides gland into lobes   supportive connective tissue  
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multicellular exocrine glands are classified based on their duct structure as either   simple or compound  
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have an unbranched duct   simple multicellular exocrine glands  
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have a branched duct   compound multicellular exocrine glands  
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multicellular exocrine glands are classified based on their secretory units as   tubular, alveolar/acinar, or tubuloalveolar  
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if secretory cells of multicellular exocrine glands form tubes   tubular  
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if secretory cells of multicellular exocrine glands form small, flask-like sacs   alveolar/acinar  
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if secretory cells of multicellular exocrine glands if they have both secretory units   tubuloalveolar  
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small hollow cavity   alveolus  
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berrylike, used interchangeably w/alveolar   acinar  
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according to the mode of secretion multicellular exocrine glands can be described functionally as   merocrine or holocrine glands  
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multicellular exocrine glands that secrete their products by exocytosis as they are produced; secretory cells are not altered in any way; pancreas, most sweat glands, and salivary glands   merocrine glands  
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multicellular exocrine glands that accumulate their products within them until they rupture; secretions include synthesized product + dead cell fragments; replaced by division on underlying cells   holocrine glands  
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only true example of holocrine glands are   sebaceous glands  
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accumulate their product, but just only beneath free surface; apex of cell pinches off releasing secretory granules and small amount of cytoplasm; cell repairs damage and process repeats; only in animals not humans   apocrine glands  
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in kidneys, forms part of filtration membrane; in lungs, forms walls of air sacs across which gas exchange occurs   simple squamous  
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endothelium & mesothelium are made up of simple __ epithelial tissue   squamous  
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simple __ forms walls of smallest ducts of gland & of many kidney tubules   cuboidal  
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lines digestive tract from stomach to rectum   simple columnar  
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simple columnar epithelial cells have dense __ of apical surface of absorptive cells & cells that __ protective lubricating mucus   microvilli; secrete  
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found in kidney glomeruli; air sacs of lungs; lining of heart, blood vessels, & lymphatic vessels; lining of ventral body cavity   simple squamous epithelium  
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found in kidney tubules; ducts & secretory portions of small glands; ovary surface   simple cuboidal epithelium  
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lines most of digestive tract, gall bladder & excretory ducts of some glands   nonciliated simple columnar epithelium  
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lines small bronchi, uterine tubes, & some regions of uterus   ciliated simple columnar epithelium  
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found in male's sperm-carrying ducts & ducts of large glands   nonciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium  
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found in lining of trachea & most of upper respiratory tract   ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium  
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forms moist lining of esophagus, mouth & vagina   nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium  
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forms epidermis of skin & dry membranes   keratinized stratified squamous epithelium  
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lines ureters, urinary bladder, & part of urethra   transitional epithelium  
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very good at regenerating   epithelial tissue, bone, loose connective tissue, & blood  
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moderate regenerating capacity   smooth muscle & dense connective tissue  
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poor regenerating capacity   skeletal muscle & cartilage  
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no useful regeneration   nervous tissue & cardiac muscle  
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epithelial tissue embryonic origin   ectoderm, endoderm, & mesoderm  
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connective tissue & muscle tissue embryonic origin   mesoderm  
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nervous tissue embryonic origin   ectoderm  
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produces materials in connective tissue proper   fibroblast  
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produces extracellular matrix of cartilage   chondroblast  
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produces extracellular matrix of bone   osteoblast  
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produces blood cells   hematopoietic stem cell  
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allows voluntary movement to occur by changing position of bones   skeletal muscle  
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allows hollow organs to contract and propel materials through them (digestive organs, reproductive organs, etc.)   smooth muscle  
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pumps a liquid connective tissue through vessels   cardiac muscle  
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provides secretions for lubrication of organs enclosed within the body cavities   serous membranes  
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provides secretions that lubricate and protect areas that open to the outside of the body   mucous membranes  
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provides protection for outer surface of body   cutaneous membranes  
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primary tissue of the dermis   dense irregular connective tissue  
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located within the cardiovascular system   blood  
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primary tissue of ligaments and tendons   dense regular connective tissue  
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skeletal system   bones  
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forms embryonic skeleton and covers the ends of long bones   hyaline cartilage  
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ligaments; tendons; aponeuroses   dense regular connective tissue  
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bone marrow; spleen; lymph nodes   reticular connective tissue  
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intervertebral discs; pubis symphysis; menisci of knee joint   fibrocartilage  
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supports external ear, epiglottis   elastic cartilage  
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hypodermis; in mesenteries; surrounding kidneys; posterior to eyeballs   adipose  
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secrete histamine   mast cells  
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produce antibodies   plasma cells  
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produce collagen, elastic, & reticular fibers   fibroblasts  
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phagocytic cells that engulf foreign matter   macrophages  
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store fat molecules   adipocytes  
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these long, thin, branching fibers form wide networks within the extracellular matrix and possess the ability to stretch and then return to their original length   elastic fibers  
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these short branching fibers cluster into delicate networks and have the ability to glide freely across one another whenever the network is pulled, allowing give   reticular fibers  
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strongest and most abundant fibers, they allow connective tissues to resist tension   collagen fibers  
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no blood vessels; abundant nerve endings   avascular but innervated  
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two laminae forming a basement membrane   supported by connective tissue  
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tissue with a free apical surface   polarity  
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desmosomes; tight junctions   specialized contacts  
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rapidly replace lost cells by cell division   regeneration  
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walls of smallest ducts of glands and kidney tubules   simple cuboidal  
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upper respiratory tract   pseudostratified ciliated columnar  
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walls of the air sacs of the lungs and lining blood vessels   simple squamous  
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lines the urinary bladder   transitional  
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skin   keratinized stratified squamous  
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during the process of tissue repair, which of the following processes produces scar tissue   fibrosis  
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embryonic ectoderm develops into which of the following major tissue types   epithelial tissue and nervous tissue  
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what type of tissue forms tendons?   dense regular connective tissue  
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basement membrane is located between which of the following tissue types   epithelial and connective  
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type of epithelial tissue lines the interior of blood vessels   endothelium  
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unicellular gland is associated with mucus production   goblet cell  
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which of the following apical epithelial cell structures functions in the movement of materials across the surface of the cell   Cilia  
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which of the following best describes a squamous-shaped cell   flattened, scale-like cell  
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which of the following epithelial tissue types is best adapted for the rapid transport of materials across its membranes   simple squamous  
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which of the following is NOT a function of areolar connective tissue   movement of body parts  
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which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissues   control  
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which of the following is NOT an example of connective tissue   transitional  
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which of the following tissues lines the majority of the digestive tract   simple columnar  
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which of the following types of epithelial tissue provides the greatest amount of protection   stratified squamous  
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which of the following indicates the proper sequence of tissue repair   tissue damage, blood clotting, scab formation, organization, fibrosis, regeneration  
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which of the following are functional characteristics of epithelial tissue   secretion, protection, absorption, filtration  
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mucous that protects your stomach lining is secreted by a specialized type of   simple columnar epithelial cell  
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__ cells are simple columnar epithelial cells   Goblet  
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type of connective tissue that provides primary support and protection for body structures is   osseous tissue  
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nervous tissue sends electrical signals to   control the body  
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found on the surface of the skin   stratified squamous epithelium  
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minor distortions seen in cells from staining procedures   artifacts  
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microvilli are found on the ________ of the cell   apical surface  
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epithelial cells are __ by connective tissue   supported  
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presence of keratin provides a tough protective characteristic to   stratified squamous epithelium  
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__ gland stores its secretion until the gland ruptures   holocrine  
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connective tissue arises from __ embryonic tissue   mesoderm  
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flat sheath-like tendon that connects muscle to bone is known as a(n)   aponeurosis  
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blood is considered a connective tissue because   it arises from mesenchymal tissue  
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stroma of most solid organs is composed of   reticular connective tissue  
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fibrosis involves proliferation of __ connective tissue called scar tissue.   fibrous  
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inflammation is the __ __ to trauma that allows later events of repair to occur   first reaction  
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adhesions often cause problems after surgery by preventing __ __ of internal organs   normal functioning  
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adhesions are areas where new scar tissue grows and __ __ organs after surgery   connects adjacent  
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a(n) __ is found on a body surface or lining a body cavity   epithelium  
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brown adipose tissue, found only in babies, contains many lipid droplets and numerous mitochondria that use __ __ to heat the bloodstream and warm the infant   lipid fuel  
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epithelium is __ & receives nutrients from capillaries in underlying connective tissues   avascular  
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region of the basement membrane; a thin, non-cellular sheet, consisting of proteins secreted by epithelial tissue cells   basal lamina  
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inflammation is a __, __ response that limits damage to the injury site while the immune response destroys particular infectious microorganisms and foreign molecules at the site of infection and throughout the body   nonspecific; local  
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microvilli maximize the surface area across which small molecules enter or leave cells and __ __ involved in the movement of materials across the surface of a cell   are NOT  
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epithelial tissue forms most of the body's __   glands  
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mucosa lines the inside of __ __ organs that open to the outside of the body   hollow internal  
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mesothelium lines __ __   closed cavities  
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serous membrane, lining ventral body cavity walls & viscera, consists of a __ __ epithelium lying on thin layer of __ connective tissue   simple squamous; areolar  
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acts to rid the body of the harmful agent, prevent further injury, and restore the tissue to a healthy condition   inflammation  
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replacement of destroyed tissue with the same kind of tissue   regeneration  
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basic functional unit of bone tissue   osteon  
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