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Chapter 5 - Tissues
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05/04/2010

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___________ is a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
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TISSUE
Term
The nonliving material in between cells is known as the _____________.
Definition
MATRIX
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The matrix or _____________________ _____________ can have a variety of characteristics depending on its components.
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ECM
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____________ is a strong and flexible protein fiber while __________ is a more elastic fiber.
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COLLAGEN ELASTIN
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_____________________ are proteins with carbohydrates attached.
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GLYCOPROTEINS
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These also include fibronectin and Laminin.
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GLYCOPROTEINS
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Glycoproteins also to allow tissue ______________________.
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COMMUNICATION
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The ECM functions to ________ tissues together and to allow ___________ communication.
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BIND LOCAL
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__________________ tissue has very little ECM.
Definition
EPITHELIAL
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__________________ tissue has large amounts of ECM.
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CONNECTIVE
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__________________ tissue is contractile and produces heat.
Definition
MUSCLE
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__________________ tissue is complex and allows instant communication.
Definition
NERVOUS
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The two types of epithelial tissue are __________________ and ____________
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MEMBRANOUS AND GLANDULAR
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_________________ epithelium serves to protect body surfaces.
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MEMBRANOUS
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_________________ epithelium has secretory functions.
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GLANDULAR
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Protection, sensory, secretion, absorption, and excretion are all functions of _____________________ tissue.
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EPITHELIAL
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Epithelial tissue is attached to an underlying ________________ membrane.
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BASEMENT
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Epithelial tissue is _________________ or without blood vessels.
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AVASCULAR
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It is also self reproducing with cells in close ________________.
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PROXIMITY
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Epithelial tissue can be classified based on cell ____________ or by its __________.
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COMPONENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS
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________________ means that the cells are flat.
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SQUAMOUS
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______________ means the cells have a cube shape.
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CUBOIDAL
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______________________ means the cells are shaped like columns.
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COLUMNAR
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________________ means there is only one cell layer.
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SIMPLE
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_________________ means there are multiple layers.
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STRATISFIED
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_____________ _______________ epithelium would have a single layer of flat cells. This type is permeable to many substances.
Definition
SIMPLE SQUAMOUS
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_____________ _______________ epithelium would have a single layer of cube shaped cells. This type is usually found in glandular tissue.
Definition
SIMPLE CUBOIDAL
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_____________ _______________ epithelium would have a single layer of column shaped cells. This type may have cilia or microvilli.
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SIMPLE COLUMNAR
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_____________ _______________ epithelium is made of a single layer of column cells that looks as though it has layers. This type may have cilia and mucous production.
Definition
PSEUDOSTRATIFIED COLUMNAR
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_____________ squamous epithelium can either be keratinized or nonkeratinized.
Definition
STRATIFIED
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_______________ squamous epithelium is filled with keratin and found on the outer body surfaces.
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STRATIFIED KERATONIZED
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_________________ squamous epithelium does not have keratin and must remain moist. It is found in the vagina, mouth, and esophagus.
Definition
STRATIFIED NON KERATONIZED
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Stratified _______________ epithelium is found in sweat glands and in the pharynx.
Definition
CUBOIDAL
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Stratified ___________________ epithelium is rare and consists of layers of column cells.
Definition
COLUMNAR
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________________ epithelium can be stretched and is found in hollow viscera subjected to stress.
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TRANSITIONAL
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________________ glands secrete substances into ducts.
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EXOCRINE
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________________ glands secrete substances into the blood or the interstitial space.
Definition
ENDOCRINE
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Glandular epithelium can be classified by __________ and ________________.
Definition
SHAPE AND COMPLEXITY
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The two shape types are _______________ and __________________.
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TUBULAR AND ALVEOLAR
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Complexity types of glandular epithelium _________________, having one duct.
Definition
SIMPLE EXOCRINE GLANDS
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Complexity types of glandular epithelium _____________________, having more than one duct.
Definition
COMPOUND EXOCRINE GLANDS
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Glands can also be classified by ______________.
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FUNCTION
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_______________ glands secrete by pinching off the distal ends of their cells.
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APOCRINE
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________________ glands secrete by releasing entire cells, causing cell death.
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HOLOCRINE
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________________ glands secrete their substances through exocytosis, thus causing no harm to the cells.
Definition
MEROCRINE
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_______________ tissue functions to connect, support, transport and protect.
Definition
CONNECTIVE
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In connective tissue the ___________ material predominates.
Definition
ECM
Term
There is usually a fluid, gel, or solid ___________.
Definition
MATRIX
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It may also have extracellular __________ like collagen, reticulen, or elastin, and even proteoglycans.
Definition
FIBERS
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These fibers function to ___________ and __________ the tissue together.
Definition
THICKEN AND HOLD
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The 4 main types of connective tissue are _______________, _____________, _____________, and ____________.
Definition
FIBROUS BLOOD BONE AND CARTILAGE
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The most widely distributed fibrous tissue is ____________ (_____________) tissue.
Definition
LOOSE (AREOLAR)
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The collagen and elastin fibers are ___________ interwoven, making the tissue stretchy and flexible.
Definition
LOOSELY
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________________ tissue is similar to loose tissue except that it has _______ cells also known as adipocytes.
Definition
ADIPOSE, FAT
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______________ tissue can form 3 dimensional networks and functions as a net to filter and captures substances.
Definition
RETICULAR
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Dense ______________ fibrous tissue has fibers that arranged in an irregular or swirling pattern. It can withstand stress in any direction.
Definition
IRREGULAR
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Dense _____________ fibrous tissue has fibers in a parallel arrangement.
Definition
REGULAR
Term
If there is mostly ________________ then it has great tensile strength as in tendons and ligaments.
Definition
COLLAGENOUS
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If there is mostly ____________ then it has a strong stretchy component as you find in blood vessel walls.
Definition
ELASTIC
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Cells in bone are called _________________ and they are imbedded in a _________ matrix.
Definition
ASTEOCYTES CALCIFIED
Term
_______ tissue serves to support, protect, provide attachment points, be a reservoir for minerals and supports blood formation.
Definition
CARTILAGE
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The cell type in cartilage is the ______________.
Definition
CHONDROCYTE
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Cartilage tissue has no blood vessels so it is called __________________.
Definition
AVASCULAR
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Nutrients reach the inner tissue by _________.
Definition
DIFFUSION
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The _____________________ is the membrane that surrounds a cartilage body.
Definition
PERICHONDRIUM
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There are ___ types of cartilage.
Definition
THREE
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_____________ cartilage is shiny and found on articulating bones.
Definition
HYALINE
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______________________ is the strongest and serves to absorb shock.
Definition
FIBROCARTILAGE
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_____________ cartilage has fine elastic fibers and provides strength and flexibility to a structure.
Definition
ELASTIC
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Blood is known as a _____________ tissue because there is no ___________ substance and no fibers.
Definition
LIQUID, GROUND
Term
Blood is composed of water, solutes and the three major blood cell types: __________________, _______________, _______________.
Definition
RED, WHITE, PLATLETS
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Blood serves as a transport medium and to regulate body t_______________ and body _____.
Definition
TEMPERATURE AND BODY PH
Term
The white blood cells destroy ________________.
Definition
BACTERIA
Term
One of the three types of muscle tissue are: __________________, or striated voluntary muscle.
Definition
SKELETAL
Term
One of the three types of muscle tissue are: __________________, or nonstriated involuntary muscle.
Definition
SMOOTH
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One of the three types of muscle tissue are: _______________, or striated involuntary muscle.
Definition
CARDIAC
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The functions of nervous tissue are: ___________ communication _______________ and integration of body activities.
Definition
RAPID COMMUNICATION AND REGULATION
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Nervous tissue has special characteristics which are ________________ and ____________________.
Definition
EXCITABILITY AND CONDUCTIVITY
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The major organs of nervous tissue are the ________, ______________, and ____________.
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BRAIN, SPINAL CORD, NERVES
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Tissues have a ____________ capacity for repair.
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VARYING
Term
Damaged tissue can either ___________________ or be replaced by ____________ tissue.
Definition
REGENERATE OR REPLACED BY SCAR TISSUE
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_________________ is the growth of new tissue.
Definition
REGENERATION
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A __________ is a dense fibrous mass which can be thick.
Definition
SCAR
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An unusually thick scar is a _______________.
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KELOID
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_________________ and _______________ tissue have the greatest ability to regenerate.
Definition
EPITHELIAL AND CONNECTIVE
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________________ and ______________ tissue have limited capacity to regenerate.
Definition
MUSCLE AND NERVOUS TISSUE
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____________________ membranes cover the body regions exposed to the external environment.
Definition
CUTANEOUS
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_______________ membranes line the internal body. There are several types.
Definition
CUTANEOUS
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________________ membranes line body cavities while _____________ membranes cover organs.
Definition
ARIETAL AND VISCERAL
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______________ membranes are found in the thoracic cavity.
Definition
PLEURA
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The __________________ membrane is found in the abdomiopelvic cavity.
Definition
PERITONEUM
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______________ membranes line internal regions exposed to the exterior such as the mouth, digestive tract, vagina, etc.
Definition
MUCOUS
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These membranes produce _____________, which is composed of water and mucins.
Definition
MUCUS
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_______________ tissue membranes do not have epithelial components.
Definition
CONNECTIVE
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Connective tissue has _____________ membranes and are found in joints where they secrete ______________ fluid to lubricate the joint.
Definition
SYNOVIAL, SYNOVIAL
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