Term
|
Definition
| composed of two or more cells that are similiar in origin, structure, and function |
|
|
Term
1. Epithelial
2. Connective
3. Muscle
4. Nervous |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| muscle and nervous, because an electrochemical gradient can be set up by moving ions |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| found in coverings, linings, and some glands |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| one exposed surface and one surface attached to a basement membrane of connective tissue, avascular, and mitotic. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| attached to one another on the sides by tight junctions or flexible adhesion called desmosomes. functions are: protection, secretion, absorption, and excretion. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Squamous Epithelial Cells |
|
Definition
| flat cells in which diffusion occurs easily |
|
|
Term
| Simple Squamous Epithelium |
|
Definition
| found in alveoli and capillaries |
|
|
Term
| Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium |
|
Definition
| several layers of flat cells found in the skin that fill up with keratin |
|
|
Term
| Keratinized Squamous Epithelium |
|
Definition
| old, hard cells are pushed to the surface and die |
|
|
Term
| lining of the Buccal cavity |
|
Definition
| non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium |
|
|
Term
| Simple Cuboidal Epithelium |
|
Definition
| square cells with a centrally located nucleus |
|
|
Term
| Simple Cuboidal Epithelium |
|
Definition
| form kidney tubules with tight junctions |
|
|
Term
| Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium |
|
Definition
| found in the ducts of sweat glands and pancreas |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cells that are taller than they are wide with a nucleus located near the basement membrane |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| extensions of the cell membrane |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| used to increase surface area |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cells that produce mucous |
|
|
Term
| Simple Columnar Epithelium and Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Simple Columnar Epithelium |
|
Definition
| found in uterus and digestive track |
|
|
Term
| Simple Columnar Epithelium |
|
Definition
| functions are protection, secretion, and absorption |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| located of ciliated (pseudostratified) columnar epithelium where the cilia helps move the egg along |
|
|
Term
| Stratified Columnar Epithelium |
|
Definition
| found in male urethra and pharynx |
|
|
Term
| Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium |
|
Definition
| found in the upper respiratory tract and the fallopian tubes |
|
|
Term
| Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium |
|
Definition
| appears to be stratified but all cell are attached to a basement membrane |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| has all three cell shapes and can be stretched |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| lines the organs of the urinary tract and bladder |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| body cavity that has an opening to the outside are lined with a |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| body cavities that are not exposed to the outside have a membrane that produces a more liquid solution |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| name for a Serous Membrane |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| serous membrane covering the organ |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Serous Membrane lining the body cavity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the covering of the lungs |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| lining of the Pleural Cavity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| lining of the Pericardial Cavity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| lining of the abdominal cavity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| line joint cavities and secrete Synovial Fluid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| composed of fibrous connective tissue, loose connective tissue, and adipose tissue |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| connects, supports, protects, provides frameworks, fills spaces, stores fat, produces blood cells, provides protection against infection, and repairs damaged tissues |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| most abundant tissue type in the body and shows the greatest variation in structure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| type of tissue where cells are not joined, but are far apart in an intercellular matrix of protein fibers and ground substance. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cell type which produces fibers of the proteins--collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| most abundant protein in the body |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| white blood cells which carry out phagocytosis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| produce heparin and histamine |
|
|
Term
| Loose Fibrous (Areolar) Connective Tissue |
|
Definition
| tissue has few cells and fibers in a liquid |
|
|
Term
| Loose Fibrous (Areolar) Connective Tissue |
|
Definition
| forms a basement membrane and binds organs together |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a type of loose connective tissure that stores lipids |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| found beneath the skin and around organs such as the heart, kidney, and ovaries (and pretty much everywhere else in the body) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| type of tissue where cytoplasm and organelles are pushed to the side of the cell |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| digestive, genital, urinary, and respiratory tracts all have this |
|
|
Term
| Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue |
|
Definition
| has strong collagen fibers that bind structures |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue |
|
Definition
| found in ligaments, tendons, and in the skin |
|
|
Term
| Elastic Connective Tissue |
|
Definition
| has mainly elastin fibers and is found in hollow internal organs that stretch |
|
|
Term
| Reticular Connective Tissue |
|
Definition
| tissue is made of thin, branched collagen fibers and gives support |
|
|
Term
| Reticular Connective Tissue |
|
Definition
| found in liver, spleen, and various lymphatic organs |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| has a matrix of fibers and a gel-like ground substance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the space where a chondrocyte is located |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| heals slowly, because there is little blood supply |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| most abundant cartilage in the body |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cartilage that is shiny and white |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cartilage found in the embryonic skeleton and at the end of long bones |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cartilage with more elastin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cartilage found in outer ear and the larynx |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| found between the vertebrae of the spinal column |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| has a matrix of collagen fibers covered by calcium salts |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Osteocyte is located inside this |
|
|
Term
lamella
(lamellae plural) |
|
Definition
| circles around a central canal that contain the lacunae |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| canal inside of the bone that contains blood vessels and nerves |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (in a bone) runs from the central canal through the lamella |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| heals easily, because it has a good blood supply |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the liquid matrix in the blood--mainly water with ions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| composed of plasma, amino acids, proteins, sugars, lipids, and dissolved gases |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| blood cell that carries oxygen |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| blood cell that protects the body from infection |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| blood component that aids in blood clotting |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Reticuloendothelial Tissue |
|
Definition
| refers to the phagocytic white blood cells scattered throughout the body |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| composed of the proteins actin and myosin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| long, run parallel to one another, are striated, have many nuclei pushed near the cell membrane, and under voluntary control |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| type of muscle tissue found attached to bones or membranes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| muscle found only in heart |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| muscle that is branched, striated, uninucleate, and has intercalated discs with gap junctions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| involuntary muscle that uses gap junctions for free movement of ions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| muscle that is spindle shaped, non-striated, uninucleate, and involuntary. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| muscle found in the digestive tract, urinary tract, and blood vessels |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| tissue found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| nerves outside of the central nervous system |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cell capable of transmitting nerve impulses to other neurons or a muscle or gland |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| space between neurons where neurotransmitters are sent (Neurons never touch eachother) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a type of cell found in nervous tissue that is not capable of transmitting nerve impulses |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a connective tissure cell that protects and supports the neurons |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| loose their centriles and most are unable to divide when mature |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| growth of glial cells (glioma) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| sometimes called the cutaneous membrane |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| is also an organ because it contains more than one type of tissue (actually all four types) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| contains skin, hair, and nails |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| composed of stratified squamous epithelium with keratanocytes and melanocytes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cells making the protein keratin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| cells making the protein pigment melanin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the bottommost layer of cells attached to a basement membrane in the epidermis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| layer of epidermis that is mitotic |
|
|
Term
| Stratum Spinosum and Stratum Granulosum |
|
Definition
| layers in the epidermis that are living and filling up with keratin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a fifth, clear layer of the epidermis found only in the palms and soles |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| uppermost layer of the epidermis that is composed of dead cells full of keratin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| layer of skin that has no direct blood supply |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| fibrous connective tissue with muscle fibers, blood vessels, and nerve endings |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the layer of skin that becomes thinner as we age because protein synthesis slows and less collegen and elastin are produced |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| nerve endings in the dermis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| also called the hypodermis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| layer of skin composed of loose connective tissue and adipose tissue |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| formed from the epidermis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| muscle attached to every hair |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| as the hair grows it is filled up by ____ |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| each follicle has an attached gland that secretes sebum |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| results in protein synthesis slowing (less sebum meaning drier hair and skin) and the production of pigment slows and hair losses color |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| hair that contains iron in the pigment that gives a distinct color |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| skin cells that undergo keratinization and also produce nails |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a type of exocrine gland that release cells filled with an oil called sebum that lubricates |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| secretory gland in the epidermis that is a type of exocrine gland |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| coiled tines with pores on the surface of the body |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| sweat gland located on the forehead and neck |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| sweat gland that secretes water, salts, and a little urea. It cools you off by absorbing heat to evaporate. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| sweat gland in which no cell parts are lost |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| sweat gland located in the axilla, groin, and around nipples |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| parts of the cell are lost during secretions from this gland. It produces a smelly sweat during fear, pain, and sexual arousal. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| sweat gland that includes the mammary gland and the cermuninuous gland of the ear canal which produces ear wax (cerumen) |
|
|
Term
| non-pigmented epithelial cells |
|
Definition
| skin cancer usually arises from this |
|
|
Term
| Basal Cell or Squamous Cell Carcinomas |
|
Definition
| grow less quickly and less deadly than melanomas |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| quick growing cancer that is in the more deadly form |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| any tumor that arises from epithelial tissue is a _____ |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| move from the site of origin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| are connected to short exposure to extreme sunlight (really bad sunburn) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| changes in color and shape and size |
|
Definition
| moles should be checked frequently for changes in _________ |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| elevated areas and irregular edges |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| type of skin cancer that metastasizes quickly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| affect only the epidermis of the skin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| affect both the epidermis and the dermis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| destroys the epidermis, dermis, and the accessory organs of the skin |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| skin activates this vitamin when exposed to sunlight |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| necessary for the absorption of calcium by bone tissue |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| first line of defense against pathogens, helps regulate body temperature, prevents water loss, and helps to maintain homeostasis by monitoring environmental changes |
|
|
Term
| redness, swelling, pain, and warmth |
|
Definition
| indication of an infection |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| evidence of a fever by redness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| evidence of a fever by lack of oxygen; blueness |
|
|
