Untitled Deck

Question 1

Tissue

Answer 1

Group of similar cells performing a common function

Question 2

Histology

Answer 2

Microscopic study of tissues

Question 3

Biopsy

Answer 3

Removal of tissue for diagnosis

Question 4

Autopsy

Answer 4

Examination of a dead body to determine cause of death

Question 5

Four tissue types

Answer 5

Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous

Question 6

Endoderm

Answer 6

Forms lining of digestive tract and organs

Question 7

Mesoderm

Answer 7

Forms muscle, bone, blood vessels

Question 8

Ectoderm

Answer 8

Forms skin and nervous system

Question 9

Epithelial tissue

Answer 9

Covers surfaces and forms glands

Question 10

Apical surface

Answer 10

Free surface of epithelial tissue

Question 11

Basal surface

Answer 11

Surface attached to basement membrane

Question 12

Basement membrane

Answer 12

Anchors epithelium to connective tissue

Question 13

Avascular

Answer 13

No blood vessels

Question 14

High regeneration

Answer 14

Epithelial cells divide rapidly

Question 15

Basal lamina

Answer 15

Upper layer of basement membrane

Question 16

Reticular lamina

Answer 16

Lower layer of basement membrane

Question 17

Laminin & fibronectin

Answer 17

Glycoproteins for attachment

Question 18

Protection

Answer 18

Epithelial tissue function

Question 19

Absorption

Answer 19

Epithelial tissue function

Question 20

Secretion

Answer 20

Epithelial tissue function

Question 21

Filtration

Answer 21

Epithelial tissue function

Question 22

Simple epithelium

Answer 22

One layer of cells

Question 23

Stratified epithelium

Answer 23

Multiple layers of cells

Question 24

Pseudostratified columnar

Answer 24

Appears layered but all cells touch basement membrane

Question 25

Transitional epithelium

Answer 25

Changes shape when stretched

Question 26

Squamous

Answer 26

Flat cells

Question 27

Cuboidal

Answer 27

Cube-shaped cells

Question 28

Columnar

Answer 28

Tall cells

Question 29

Simple squamous

Answer 29

Diffusion; lungs and capillaries

Question 30

Simple cuboidal

Answer 30

Secretion and absorption; kidneys

Question 31

Simple columnar

Answer 31

Absorption; digestive tract

Question 32

Pseudostratified columnar

Answer 32

Mucus secretion; respiratory tract

Question 33

Stratified squamous

Answer 33

Protection; skin

Question 34

Transitional epithelium

Answer 34

Urinary bladder

Question 35

Microvilli

Answer 35

Increase surface area

Question 36

Cilia

Answer 36

Move substances across cell surface

Question 37

Endothelium

Answer 37

Smooth epithelial lining of blood vessels

Question 38

Tight junctions

Answer 38

Prevent leakage between cells

Question 39

Desmosomes

Answer 39

Strong cell-to-cell attachment

Question 40

Hemidesmosomes

Answer 40

Anchor cells to basement membrane

Question 41

Gap junctions

Answer 41

Allow communication between cells

Question 42

Endocrine glands

Answer 42

Ductless glands that secrete hormones

Question 43

Exocrine glands

Answer 43

Secrete through ducts

Question 44

Goblet cells

Answer 44

Unicellular mucus-secreting glands

Question 45

Merocrine secretion

Answer 45

Exocytosis

Question 46

Apocrine secretion

Answer 46

Portion of cell pinches off

Question 47

Holocrine secretion

Answer 47

Entire cell disintegrates

Question 48

Connective tissue

Answer 48

Cells separated by extracellular matrix

Question 49

Functions of CT

Answer 49

Support, protection, transport, storage

Question 50

Blasts

Answer 50

Build connective tissue matrix

Question 51

Cytes

Answer 51

Maintain matrix

Question 52

Clasts

Answer 52

Break down matrix

Question 53

Fibroblasts

Answer 53

Produce fibers

Question 54

Adipocytes

Answer 54

Fat cells

Question 55

Macrophages

Answer 55

Phagocytosis

Question 56

Collagen fibers

Answer 56

Strong and flexible

Question 57

Elastic fibers

Answer 57

Stretch and recoil

Question 58

Reticular fibers

Answer 58

Support framework

Question 59

Ground substance

Answer 59

Gel-like material

Question 60

Areolar tissue

Answer 60

Loose connective tissue

Question 61

Adipose tissue

Answer 61

Fat storage and insulation

Question 62

Reticular tissue

Answer 62

Framework for organs

Question 63

Dense regular CT

Answer 63

Tendons and ligaments

Question 64

Dense irregular CT

Answer 64

Dermis

Question 65

Elastic CT

Answer 65

Large arteries

Question 66

Chondrocytes

Answer 66

Cartilage cells

Question 67

Lacunae

Answer 67

Spaces holding cartilage cells

Question 68

Hyaline cartilage

Answer 68

Most common cartilage

Question 69

Fibrocartilage

Answer 69

Shock absorption

Question 70

Elastic cartilage

Answer 70

Flexible cartilage

Question 71

Osteocytes

Answer 71

Bone cells

Question 72

Hydroxyapatite

Answer 72

Mineral in bone

Question 73

Compact bone

Answer 73

Dense outer bone

Question 74

Spongy bone

Answer 74

Porous inner bone

Question 75

Blood

Answer 75

Fluid connective tissue

Question 76

Formed elements

Answer 76

RBCs, WBCs, platelets

Question 77

Hematopoietic tissue

Answer 77

Produces blood cells

Question 78

Skeletal muscle

Answer 78

Voluntary and striated

Question 79

Cardiac muscle

Answer 79

Involuntary and striated

Question 80

Smooth muscle

Answer 80

Involuntary and nonstriated

Question 81

Neuron

Answer 81

Conducts electrical signals

Question 82

Dendrites

Answer 82

Receive signals

Question 83

Axon

Answer 83

Sends signals

Question 84

Glial cells

Answer 84

Support neurons

Question 85

Mucous membranes

Answer 85

Line cavities open to outside

Question 86

Serous membranes

Answer 86

Line closed cavities

Question 87

Synovial membranes

Answer 87

Line joints

Question 88

Inflammation signs

Answer 88

Redness, heat, swelling, pain

Question 89

Histamine

Answer 89

Increases vessel permeability

Question 90

Edema

Answer 90

Swelling from fluid buildup

Question 91

Regeneration

Answer 91

Same tissue replacement

Question 92

Replacement

Answer 92

Scar formation

Question 93

Labile cells

Answer 93

Divide constantly

Question 94

Stable cells

Answer 94

Divide after injury

Question 95

Permanent cells

Answer 95

Rarely divide