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the 4 tissues in the body + their types, functions, locations
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/07/2010

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Term
what do cells in the same tissue have in common?
Definition
1. function
2. embyonic origin
Term
the study of tissues is called
Definition
histology
Term
main job of pathologist
Definition
looks with tissues with disease
Term
5 general functions of epithelial tissues
Definition
1. covers body surfaces
2. lines hollow organs
3. lines body cavities
4. lines duct
5. forms glands
Term
3 basic functions of connective tissue
Definition
1. supports, binds & protects organs
2. stores energy (as fat)
3. provides immunity (WBC, lymph)
Term
2 basic functions of muscular tissue
Definition
1. supports body movements 2. generates body heat
Term
2 functions of nervous system
Definition
1. detects changes in body
2. generates nerve impulses
Term
which embryonic germ layer did epithelial tissue come from
Definition
1. endoderm
2. mesoderm
3. ectoderm
Term
which germ layer did connective tissue form from?
Definition
mesoderm
Term
which germ layer did muscular tissue form from
Definition
mesoderm
Term
which germ layer did nerve tissue form from
Definition
ectoderm
Term
true/false: epithelial tissue heals fast due to the abundant blood vessels that cross it and give it oxygen
Definition
FALSE: Epithelial tissue is AVASCULAR!!!!
Term
which kind of epithelium is designed so that it supports diffusion, osmosis, filtration?
Definition
simple epithelium
Term
which epithelial cells allow rapid passage of substances?
Definition
squamous epithelial cells
Term
which type of epithelial tissues can have micro-villi and help in absorption and secretion?
Definition
cuboidal epithelial cells
Term
which type of epithelial cells are more likely to have cilia?
Definition
columnar epithelial cells
Term
which type of epithelial cells are more likely to change their shape as the organ expands and relaxes?
Definition
transitional epithelial cells
Term
Location (7) of simple squamous epithelium
Definition
Lining of:
1. heart
2. blood vessels
3. lymphatic vessels
4. air sacs of lungs
5. glomerulr capsule of kidneys
6. inner surface of tympanic membrane

7. Forms epithelial layer of serous membranes (mesothelium): peritoneum, pericardium, pleura
Term
Mesothelium
Definition
epithelial layer of serous membranes
Term
endothelium
Definition
epithelial lining of heart, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels
Term
which germ layer did endothelium and mesothelium derive from?
Definition
mesoderm
Term
4 functions of simple squamous epithelium
Definition
1. filtration (Bowman's capsule of kidney)
2. diffusion (O2 through blood vessels)
3. osmosis (water through blood vessels)
4. secretion in serous membranes
Term
location (6) of simple cuboidal epithelium
Definition
1. covers surface of OVARY
2. lines anterior surface of LENS of EYE
3. forms pigmented epith. on POSTERIOR SURFACE of EYE
4. lines KIDNEY TUBULES
5. makes up SECRETING PORTION OF GLADS, like THYROID
6. Secreting portion of ducts, like PANCREAS
Term
2 functions of cuboidal epithelium
Definition
1. secretion
2. absorption
Term
nucleus of simple squamous epithelium
Definition
flatened oval/sphere
Term
nucleus of simple cuboidal epithelium
Definition
round, centrally located
Term
nucleus of simple columnar epithelium
Definition
oval, near base
Term
two specific characteristics in the structure of nonciliated, simple columnar epitelium
Definition
1. Has microvilli
2. has Goblet cells
Term
location (2) of nonciliated simple columnar epithelium
Definition
1. lines gastrointestinal tract (stomach-anus)
2. lines gallbladder
3. ducts of many glands
Term
2 functions of nonciliated simple columnar epithelium
Definition
1. secretion
2. protection
Term
two characteristics of structure of ciliated simple columnar epithelium
Definition
1. has cilia
2. has Goblet cells
Term
location (7) of ciliated, simple columnar epithelium
Definition
1. lines some bronchioles
2. lines uterine tubes
3. lines uterus
4. lines efferent ducts of testes
5. lines some paranasal sinuses
6. lines central canal of spinal cord
7. lines ventricles of brain
Term
function of ciliated simple columnar epithelium
Definition
moves mucus and substances by ciliary action
Term
true/false: nonciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium has Goblet cells in its structure
Definition
FALSE: there are no goblet cells in nonciliated pseudostratified columnar
Term
where is keratinized stratified squamous epithelium found?
Definition
keratinized stratified squamous ep. make up the superficial layer of SKIN
Term
in what kind of environment is the non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium found?
Definition
in wet environments
Term
6 locations of non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Definition
1. mouth
2. pharynx
3. larynx
4. covers tongue
5. esophagus
6. vagina
Term
function of stratified squamous epithelium
Definition
protection
Term
2 locations of stratified cuboidal epithelium
Definition
1. ducts of sweat glands
2. esophangeal glands
Term
function of stratified cuboidal epithelium
Definition
1.protection
2. limited absorption and secretion
Term
location of transitional epithelium
Definition
urinary bladder, urethra, ureters
Term
function of transitional epithelium
Definition
permits distension
Term
main function of endocrine glands
Definition
maintain homeostasis (through hormones)
Term
according to their function, most glands are what kind of glands?
Definition
merocrine
Term
how do merocrine glands secrete products?
Definition
through exocytosis
Term
3 examples of merocrine glands
Definition
1. salivary
2. liver glands
3. pancreas
Term
example of apocrine glands
Definition
mammary glands
Term
these glands release their products by pitching off the portion that needs to be secreted
Definition
apocrine glands
Term
examples of holocrine glands
Definition
sweat glands
Term
in these glands the secretion is accumulated in cytosol & entire cell ruptures and dies
Definition
holocrine glands
Term
in these glands the secretion is accumulated in cytosol & entire cell ruptures and dies
Definition
holocrine glands
Term
what part of the connective tissue structure determines its qualities
Definition
the extracellular matrix
Term
what is the origin of macrophages
Definition
monocytes
Term
connective tiss cells that engulf pathogens by phagocytosis
Definition
macrophages
Term
type of CT cells that produce antibodies
Definition
plasma cells
Term
origin of plasma cells
Definition
B lymphocytes
Term
CT cells that produce histamine which will dilate blood vessels
Definition
mast cells
Term
3 types of epithelial membranes
Definition
1. serous membranes
2. mucous membranes
3. cutaneous membrane (skin)
Term
synovial membranes
Definition
1. Connective tissue
2. line the cavity of freely movable joints
Term
true/false: synovial membranes open to the exterior
Definition
False
Term
the two types of embryonic connective tissue
Definition
1. mesenchyme
2. mucous conn. tiss.
Term
the 5 types of adult connective tissue
Definition
1. dense
2. loose
3. cartilage
4. bone
5. liquid
Term
3-part structure of mesenchyme
Definition
1. irregularly shaped mesenchymal cells
2. semifluid ground substance
3. reticular fibers
Term
what kind of fibers are found in the mesenchyme
Definition
reticular fibers
Term
location of mesenchyme in ebryo
Definition
1. under skin
2. along developing bones
Term
3-part structure of mucous CT in embryo
Definition
1. widely scattered fibroblasts
2. viscous ground substance
3. collagen fibers
Term
location of mucous CT in embryo
Definition
umbilical cord
Term
function of mucous CT in embryo
Definition
support
Term
very strong and resistant, yet flexible fibers
Definition
collagen fibers
Term
fiber made of elastin and fibrilin that can stretch and return to their shape afterwards
Definition
elastic fibers
Term
fibers that help form the basement membrane; they are the shorter; produced by fibroblasts
Definition
reticular fibers
Term
what kind of CT is areolar CT
Definition
loose CT
Term
what kind of fibers are there in the structure of areolar CT
Definition
1. collagen
2. elastic
3. reticular
Term
the 5 type of cells found in areolar CT
Definition
1. fibroblasts
2. macrophages
3. plasma cells
4. mast cells
5. adipocytes
Term
4 locations of areolar loose CT
Definition
1. papillary region of dermis
2. subcutaneous layer
3. lamina propria of mucus membranes
4. around blood vessels, nerves, organs
Term
what kind of CT is adipose CT
Definition
loose CT
Term
5 locations of adipose loose CT
Definition
1. yellow bone marrow
2. subcutaneous layer of skin
3. around heart & kidneys
4. padding around joints
5. behind eye balls in eye sockets
Term
what type of CT is reticular CT
Definition
loose CT
Term
what type of cells are found in the reticular CT
Definition
reticular cells
Term
what type of fibers are found in the reticular CT
Definition
reticular fibers
Term
4 locations of reticular CT
Definition
1. forms STROMA of organs
2. red blood marrow
3. reticular lamina of basement membrane
4. around blood vessels & muscles
Term
the three functions of Reticular Loose CT
Definition
1. forms STROMA of organs
2. binds smooth muscle
3. filters&removes worn out blood cells in spleen & microbes in lymph nodes
Term
what type of CT is elastic CT
Definition
dense CT
Term
the extracellular matrix of this CT is shiny white
Definition
Dense regular CT
Term
what kind of fibers are found in Dense Regular CT
Definition
collagen fibers
Term
what cells are found in Dense Regular CT
Definition
fibroblasts
Term
3 locations of Dense Regular CT
Definition
1. tendons
2. ligaments
3. aponeuroses
Term
what do tendons connect
Definition
muscle & bone
Term
what do ligaments connect?
Definition
bone & bone
Term
what are aponeuroses
Definition
sheet-like tendons
Term
what kind of fibers are found in Dense Irregular CT
Definition
collagen fibers
Term
what kind of cells are found in Dense Irregular CT
Definition
fibroblasts
Term
locations of Dense Irregular CT
Definition
1. reticular region of dermis
2. periosteum of bone
3. perichondrium of cartilage
4. joint capsules
5. heart valves
Term
what kind of fibers are found in Elastic CT
Definition
elastic fibers
Term
locations of Elastic CT
Definition
1. aorta & elastic arteries
2. trachea
3. lung tissue
4. true vocal chords
5. between vertebrae
Term
true/false: unlike most connective tiss, cartilage is avascular and therefore repairs slowly
Definition
true
Term
true/false: cartilage is stronger than loose CT and dense CT
Definition
true
Term
what types of fibers are find in hyaline cartilage?
Definition
collagen fibers
Term
what cells are found in hyaline cartilage
Definition
chondrocytes in lacunae
Term
true/false: Hyaline cartilage is the strongest of all cartilages
Definition
FALSE: Hyaline cartilage is the weakest of all cartilages!
Term
true/false: Hyaline cartilage is the strongest of all cartilages
Definition
FALSE: Hyaline cartilage is the weakest of all cartilages!
Term
3 main locations of hyaline cartilage
Definition
1. embryonic skeleton
2. epiphyses of long bone
3. nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi (most respiratory tract)
Term
this type of CT provides smooth surface for movement of joints
Definition
hyaline cartilage
Term
this is the only type of cartilage that lack perichondrium
Definition
fibrocartilage
Term
cells found in fibrocartilage
Definition
chondrocytes
Term
fibers found in fibrocartilage
Definition
thick bundles of collagen
Term
this cartilage is the strongest of all
Definition
fibrocartilage
Term
3 main locations of fibrocartilage
Definition
1. intervertebral discs
2. pubic symphisis (dilates during childbirth)
3. meniscis of knee
Term
this type of cartilage ensures shape of some body parts
Definition
elastic cartilage
Term
fibers that make up elastic cartilage
Definition
elastic fibers
Term
2 main locations of elastic cartilage
Definition
1. auditory canal + auricle of ear
2. epiglottis that closes on top of larynx
Term
true/false: connective tissue has a strong basement membrane
Definition
FALSE: CT has no basement membrane!!!!!
Term
erythrocytes
Definition
reb blood cells
Term
leucocytes
Definition
white blood cells
Term
thrombocytes
Definition
platelets
Term
what is the extracellular matrix of blood tissue
Definition
blood plasma
Term
what junctions are found between cells of mucous membrane?
Definition
tight junctions
Term
what is the connective tissue layer of the mucous membrane?
Definition
lamina propria
Term
what are parenchymal cells?
Definition
the functional, distinguishing cells of an organ or gland, as distinctive from supportive CT (stroma)
Term
what is stroma?
Definition
supportive connective tissue (reticular CT) that surrounds organs
Term
which kind of muscle is voluntary
Definition
skeletal
Term
which kinds of muscle are striated?
Definition
skeletal, cardiac
Term
what kind of CT is multinucleated?
Definition
skeletal muscle tissue
Term
what kind of CT has intercalated discs?
Definition
cardiac muscle
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