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AP Body Tissues Ch 4

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3 epithelial cell shapes   squamous (flat), cuboidal (box-like), columnar (tall, slender)  
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squamous epithelial cells   thin flat cells  
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cuboidal epithelial cells   box-like cells  
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columnar epithelial cells   tall, slender rectangles  
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simple epithelium   one layer of cells covering the basement membrane. common in areas where absorption and diffusion take place  
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stratified epithelium   several layers of cells. tough, resist chemical and mechanical stress (skin, mouth, etc)  
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simple squamous epithelium   single layer of thin flat cells  
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stratified squamous epithelium   thin flat cells that form multiple layers to provide protection from chemical and mechanical stress  
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keratin   protein in skin that makes cells water resistant and prevents them from drying out  
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simple cuboidal epithelium   single layer of box like cells  
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stratified cuboidal epithelium   multiple layers of box like cells. very rare, found in ducts of sweat glands and mammary glands  
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transitional epithelia   tolerates stretching and recoil without damage. found in urinary bladder.  
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simple columnar epithelia   single layer of tall, slender rectangular cells, found in small intestine  
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stratified columnar epithelia   is actually composed of bottom layers of cuboidal cells with a layer of columnar cells at the surface. compose epiglottis  
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gland   collection of epithelial cells that produce secretions  
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endocrine gland   releases secretions into interstitial fluid  
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hormones   endocrine secretions released into interstitial fluid and then absorbed into bloodstream. regulate activities of various organs  
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exocrine gland   secrete products into ducts to be discharged on the epithelial surface  
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three types of exocrine glands   1. serous gland 2. mucous gland 3. mixed exocrine gland  
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serous gland   type of exocrine gland that secretes a watery solution that contains enzymes  
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mucous gland   exocrine gland that releases mucin that mixed with fluid to produce mucous  
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mixed exocrine gland   secretes more than one type of secretion  
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examples of connective tissue   bone, fat, blood, etc  
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three components of connective tissue   1. has specialized cells 2. ground substance (fluid) 3. extracellular protein fibers  
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the two components of connective tissue that make up the matrix   ground substance (fluid) and extracellular protein fibers  
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connective tissue matrix   the portion of the tissue that surrounds the cells (fluid and protein fibers that surround cells)  
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connective tissue proper   contains many types of cells in a thick syrupy ground substance (ie adipose)  
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fluid connective tissue   contains cells in a watery matrix (ie blood, lymph)  
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supporting connective tissue   matrix contains densely packed protein fibers to provide support to body structures (ie cartilage, bone)  
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fibroblast   a cell in connective tissue proper that contributes to the formation of connective tissue fibers. especially collagen fibers.  
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adipocyte   fat cell. in addition to organelles they also contain a large lipid droplet  
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fibrocyte   differentiate from fibroblasts. they maintain connective tissue fibers.  
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mesenchymal cell   stem cells in connective tissue that replace damaged cells via rapid cell division  
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macrophage   engulf damaged cells or pathogens. release cytokines that stimulate immune cells  
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cytokines   chemical messengers sent between cells  
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lymphocytes   cells of the lymph system that respond to tissue damage  
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microphages   phagocytic white blood cells that participate in immune response (neutrophils and eosinophils)  
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melanocytes   produce melanin, the brown pigment in skin  
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collagen fibers   long straight strands of proteins wound together like rope. they are flexible but very strong when pulled along long axis.  
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tendons   connect muscle to bone  
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ligaments   connect bone to bone  
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reticular fibers   form branching, interwoven network that is tough and resists forces from many directions. makes up stroma of organs.  
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stroma   network of reticular connective tissue fibers that support functional tissue of an organ.  
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parenchyma   the functional tissue of an organ  
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elastic fibers   connective tissue fibers that contain the protein elastin. after they are stretched, they return to their original length.  
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elastic ligaments   rare ligaments found only between vertebrae.  
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ground substance functions   fills the space between cells of connective tissue and surrounds protein fibers  
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mesenchyme   embryonic connective tissue with many stem cells from which all other types of connective tissue are formed  
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do adults have mesenchyme?   no, but they do have scattered mesenchymal cells (stem cells) for tissue repair  
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functions of loose connective tissue   fill spaces between organs, cushions and stabilized organs, "packing material in the body"  
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three types of loose connective tissue   areolar tissue, adipose tissue, reticular tissue  
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areolar tissue   loose connective tissue with viscous ground substance and loosely organized fibers. can stretch and distort without permanent damage. forms layer that separates skin from other structures and allows independent movement  
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adipose tissue   similar to areolar tissue except contains more adipocytes. provides "packing" around organs and insulates from heat loss.  
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reticular tissue   forms the stroma that supports the parenchyma (functional cells) of spleen, liver, etc.  
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stroma   framework of connective tissue that supports parenchyma  
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parenchyma   functional tissue of an organ  
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dense connective tissue   made up of densely packed collagen fibers  
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two types of dense connective tissue   1-dense irregular connective tissue 2-dense regular connective tissue  
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dense regular connective tissue   fibers are parallel and aligned with the forces placed on tissue. ex are tendons and ligaments  
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dense irregular connective tissue   fibers form an interwoven mesh with no consistent pattern. ex capsules of liver, spleen, kidneys, etc  
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two types of fluid connective tissue   blood, lymph  
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three classes of extracellular fluid   blood, lymph, interstitial fluid  
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plasma   watery matrix around blood cells (the liquid portion of blood)  
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formed elements   the blood cells and cell fragments in blood plasma  
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three types of formed elements   white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets  
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movement of extracellular fluid through the body   1. arteries carry blood away from the heart 2. BP forces some fluid and small solutes across capillary walls making it interstitial fluid (around cells) 3. interstitial fluid enters lymphatic vessels becoming lymph 4. lymph is returned to the heart  
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chondroitin sulfate   the firm gel matrix that makes up cartilage  
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chondrocyte   cartilage cell, the only cells in cartilage matrix  
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lacunae   small chambers that surround chondrocytes in cartilage and osteocytes in bone  
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perichondrium   two layer fibrous structure that surrounds cartilage separating it from other tissues  
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two types of cartilage growth   1. interstitial growth 2. appositional growth  
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interstitial cartilage growth   chondrocytes in matrix divide, enlarges cartilage from within  
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appositional cartilage growth   new layers are added to cartilage surface when the cells in the inner layer of the perichondrium divide  
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most common type of cartilage   hyaline cartilage  
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hyaline cartilage   made of densely packed collagen fibers. tough but flexible. reduces friction between bones. found in synovial joints and between ribs and sternum  
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elastic cartilage   contains elastic fibers. resilient and flexible. found in penna of ear, epiglottis, larynx  
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fibrocartilage   matrix made of dense interwoven collagen fibers. tough but durable. found between vertebrae, pelvic bones and joints.  
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complex joints contain which two types of cartilage?   hyaline and fibrocartilage  
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2/3 of the body's bone composition are made up of ___ ___   calcium salts  
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calcium salts are hard and ___   brittle  
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___ ___ give bones their hardness while ___ ___ give bone its flexibility   calcium salts, collagen fibers  
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osteocytes   mature bone cells  
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osteocytes are surrounded by pockets called ___   lacunae  
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canaliculi   passageways in bone matrix in which extensions of cytoplasm allow communication between osteocytes, other osteocytes and blood vessels  
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periosteum   two layered sheath that covers the outer surface of bone  
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mucous membranes   line chambers/passageways that are open to the outside world. must be kept moist with mucous.  
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serous membranes   line ventral body cavities. not open to exterior.  
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parietal portion of a serous membrane   lines the inner surface of the cavity  
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visceral portion of a serous membrane   lines the organs inside ventral body cavities  
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transudate   the fluid on the surface of serous membranes that lubricates to reduce friction from between the visceral and parietal portions of serous membranes during movement and function of the organs.  
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cutaneous membrane (skin)   covers body surface. thick, waterproof and dry. stratified squamous epithelium on top of areolar tissue reinforced by dense irregular connective tissue  
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synovial membrane   produces synovial fluid that fills joint cavity to lubricate bone ends. Is made of a matrix of collagen fibers.  
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connective tissue function   creates body's framework by binding skin, muscle, bone and organs together.  
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three layers of fascia   1. superficial fascia 2. deep fascia 3. subserous fascia  
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superficial fascia   areolar and adipose tissue that separates the skin from underlying structures and allows skin to move independently  
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deep fascia   dense irregular connective tissue that is bound to and stabilizes organ capsules, tendons, ligaments, etc  
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subserous fascia   deepest layer of fascia. Areolar tissue that separates deep fascia from serous membranes of body cavities.  
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three types of muscle tissue   1. skeletal muscle 2. cardiac muscle 3. smooth muscle  
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skeletal muscle function   gross body movement  
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function of cardiac muscle   cardiac contraction to circulate blood.  
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function of smooth muscle   provide elasticity, contractility and support in walls of visceral organs and other locations.  
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myosattelite cells   stem cells present in skeletal muscle that produce new muscle fibers  
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striated voluntary muscle   describes skeletal muscle  
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cardiocyte   cardiac muscle cell  
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intercalated disc   specialized regions where cardiocytes connect to one another. Ion mvmt through gap junctions synchronize cardiac contraction.  
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pacemaker cells   special cardiac cells that establish a regular rate of contraction.  
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striated involuntary muscle   cardiac muscle  
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smooth muscle is found in...   walls of blood vessels, hollow organs, etc  
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types of muscle cells that are striated   skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle. smooth muscle is not striated.  
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nonstriated involuntary muscle   smooth muscle  
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nervous tissue   specialized for conduction of electrical impulses from one region of the body to another.  
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98% of nervous tissue is in the ___ and ___ ___   brain and spinal cord  
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two types of neural tissue   1. neurons 2. neuroglia  
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neurons   communicate with each other via electrical impulses. limited ability to repair themselves.  
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neuroglia   support and repair neural tissue and supply neurons with nutrients.  
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longest cells in body   neurons can be up to 1m long; muscle cells can only be up to 1 ft long.  
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neuron cell body   portion of neuron that contains the nucleus  
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dendrite   small projections off of the cell body of a neuron that RECEIVE info from other neurons  
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axon   single, long projection of neuron that sends info to the dendrite of the next neuron  
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inflammation   reaction of tissue to injury or infection. damages cells release prostaglandins, proteins and potassium which changes the composition of interstitial fluid.  
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necrosis   tissue destruction beginning several hours after cell injury or death due to autolysis.  
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autolysis   lysosomes of damaged cells release enzymes that destroy themselves releasing their enzymes and destroying the cells. after lysis enzymes leak out and destroy surrounding cells as well.  
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pus   accumulation of fluid, dead cells and cell components  
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abscess   accumulation of pus in enclosed tissue space.  
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fibrosis   permanent replacement of normal tissue by fibrous tissue  
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