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Biology
Undergraduate 1
03/20/2009

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BEGIN CHAPTER 5 REVIEW
Definition
Good luck
Term
What does the integumentary system include?
Definition

The indegument (Skin) and the appendages (outgrowths) of the skin, like the hair, nails,

mammary, sweat and sebaceous glands

Term
The integument is the ____________ organ, taking up _% of mass
Definition
Largest; 7
Term
What are the 2 basic layers of the skin?
Definition
the Epidermis and the dermis
Term
What is the basic tissue type for the 2 layers of the skin?
Definition
the epidermis is made of epithelium (stratified squamous keratinized epithelium), and the dermis is made primarily of CT (Areolar LCT and DICT)
Term
The hypodermis is primarily composed of what?
Definition
Fat
Term
What is the type of epithelium found in the epidermis, and what does that mean?
Definition
Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium, meaning it has layers of cells (aka stratum), whose apical cells are flat, and whose cells are hardened by keratin
Term
What are the 4 types of cells that make up the epidermis?
Definition

1. Keratinocyte (makes keratin, and is most abundant)

2.Melanocyte (makes melanin that provides UV protection)

3. Merkal cell (disk, deals with touch perception: associated with a nerve)

4. Langerhans Cell (has an immune function)

Term
How are the strata of the epidermis named for?
Definition
what the keratinocytes are doing in that layer
Term
What is the first layer of the epidermis and what are its characteristics?
Definition

it is the stratum basale- 1st cell layer

stem cells- give rise to keratinocytes

Melanocyte (10-25%) only in Stratum Basale

Merkel Cells

Term
What is the second layer of the epidermis and what are its characteristics?
Definition
The stratum spinosum- has several layers with keratinocytes (whose spines are artifacts) and the Langerhans cells
Term
What is the 3rd layer of the Epidermis and what are its characteristics?
Definition
The stratum granulosum (1-5 layers) contains granuals are obvious-hematoxyn
Term
What is the next layer of the epidermis and what are its characteristics?
Definition
The Stratum Lucidum, translucent-clean- and is only found in thick skin.  It contains no nuclei
Term
What is the final layer of the epidermis, and what are its characteristics?
Definition
it is the stratum corneum, and it contains dead cells, and the thickness varies, the cells contain no nuclei, and is the most mature. From there your cells shed
Term
How long does it take a new skin cell to be shed?
Definition
about a month
Term
What are the differences between thin and thick skin?
Definition
Thin skin lacks the stratum lucidum which the thick skin has.  Your palms and your soles are the only places with thick skin.
Term
Describe the cells in the stratum basale
Definition
it contains actively mitotic stem cells which make the skin cells.  The melanocytes produce melanin which spreads to around the skin cells and protects them from UV rays
Term
what is the desmosome?
Definition
it is the only junction between the keratinocytes in the epidermis
Term
Describe the cells of the stratum spinosum
Definition
The cells contain thick bundles of intermediate filaments made of prekeratin.
Term
Describe cells in the stratum granulosum
Definition
The cells are flattenned, organelles are deteriorating, cytoplasm is full of lamellated granules (which release glycolipids that prevent water loss) and keratohyalin granules (which contain material to make keratin)
Term
Describe the cells of the stratum corneum
Definition
They are dead, and contain keratin which is a combination of pre-keratin (intermediate filaments) and material from keratohyaline granules.  There are sacs of keratin.  The organelles are degraded by lysosomes.
Term
Where is the glycolipid produced in the epidermis located?
Definition
Outside the cells in the stratum corneum which reduces H20 loss.
Term
Describe the Dermis
Definition

Connective tissue divided into 2 basic layers:

The papillarylayer, which contains areolar LCT (20% of the dermis)

  The reticular layer, which contains DICT (80% of the dermis.

It contains 5% of the blood vessels which helps with thermo regulation

Term
What is the shape of the point where the epidermis and the dermis meet?  What is the formation made of, and what name is derived from it?
Definition
it's a sinusoidal curve that increases the surface area between the two layers, it shapes dermal papilla, which is where the name papillary layer comes from.
Term
What dose the hypodermis contain?
Definition
adipose tissue
Term
What exactly are appendages of the skin? What appendages are there?
Definition

Outgrowths/downgrowths of the epidermis (epithelium) that are always associated with connective tissue.  They consist of:

Nail and hair (made from hard keratin)

 Sebaceous glands and sweat glands

Term
what is special about hard keratin appendages? (as opposed to soft keratin in the skin)
Definition
They don't shed
Term
What can be discerned from looking through the fingernail?
Definition
How oxidated the blood is
Term
Why is the nail matrix critical?
Definition
it is the source of cell origin for the nail, meaning if it is damaged or destroyed the nail can no longer grow.
Term
What is the hair shaft vs the hair root?
Definition

Shaft= above skin

Root= below skin

Term
What is the hair follicle?
Definition
the downgrowth of the epidermis into the connective tissue.
Term
What is the expansion at the end of the hair follicle?
Definition
the hair bulb
Term
What is in the center of the hair bulb?
Definition
the hair papilla
Term
What is the purpose of the hair papilla?
Definition
It provides nutrients for the hair, and if it is destroyed the hair dies.
Term
What is the hair matrix?
Definition
it is the source of hair growth, which is the region surrounding the hair papilla
Term
Describe the Sebacious gland
Definition
A simple aveolar gland that produces sebum (oil) and are associated with hair follicles, and reduce water loss.  The Sebum is released by a process known as holocrine secretion
Term
Describe the sweat gland
Definition

Simple coiled tubular gland that release sweat (99% H2O, ions, urea)

They function to cool the body and extrete

Term
Describe the process of holocrine secretion
Definition
The contents of the cell are secreted and the cell destroyed
Term
What are the two types of sweat glands, and what distinguishes them?
Definition

the eccrine glands, the normal sweat glands which have a general distribution over the body

 

the apocrine glands release sweat that also contains fats and proteins, and have a limited distribution on the body (the perineum and the axilla (the anus and external genetalia and the arm pits))

Term
Apocrine glands are activated...
Definition
by hormones at puberty
Term
Describe Cartilage
Definition

Cartilage (Chondro-) has a firm but wet (70% H20) matrix with no blood vessels and no nerves, that contains delicate callogen fibrils and proteoglycans, and it resists compression. Chondrocyte is the cell in cartilage located in a lacuna, it has no intercellular connections.  Surrounded by the Perichondrium

Term
Describe Bone
Definition
Bone (Osteo-) has a hard matrix which requires structures to house blood vessels. Bone can be organ or tissue (tissue being compact or spongy), organs having names (like femur) and have bone tissue nerve, blood vessels, epithelium, etc.  Functions as support, protection, levers, blood formation, and stores calcium and phosphate.
Term

 Describe the perichondrium

Definition
The membrane that surrounds the cartilage, a DICT, that houses BV, nerves, and the sources for cell growth
Term
Is there a difference between callogen fibers in DCT and callogen fibers in Cartilage?
Definition
yes, callogen fibers are in cartilage but they are different, and cannot be seen with LM
Term
What do Glycosaminoglycans (GAG) do for cartilage?
Definition
They hold tissue fluid/H2O in place, and allow for the diffusion of waste and nutrients
Term
Name the 3 types of cartilage, and describe them
Definition

Hyaline (glassy) Cartilage - most abundant and studied, serves as model.  No fibers are visible, and it has a smooth appearance.  They are articular cartilage and Growth plates, and most of the fetal skeleton.

 

Elastic cartilage (modified Hyaline)- abundant elastic fibers, visible. Flexible and can bend, found in the outer ear, and epiglotis.

 

 Fibrocartilage (fibro=callogen fibers, modifified hyaline, mix between hyaline cart and DRCT)- has an abundance of callogen fibers. On pubic symphisis, intervertebral disc, and meniscus.

Term
Compact bone Vs spongy bone
Definition

Compact Bone - External, looks solid, surrounded by the periosteum. Contains osteons (haversian systems) which run parallel to the long axis of bone. the matrix is highly organized to resist twisting.

 

Spongy bone -  internal, looks like a sponge, is covered by the endosteum, it is organized in tension line. Has holes and no osteons (no need for BV). Is lamellar bone, which has osteoblasts on it.

Term
Describe the periosteum
Definition

it is a membrane that surrounds the external surfaces of the bone except where there is articular cartilage, attached by sharpeys fibers (callogen) and has 2 layers.

 

The outer fibrous layer is DICT which houses blood vessels and nerves

 

The inner cellular layer houses osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts, the cells used for growth and remodeling

Term
Describe the endosteum
Definition
it is a membrane that covers all internal surfaces of bone and covers spongybone, lines volksmann's canals, haversian canals, and the marrow cavity.  It contains osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts.
Term
What are the lamellae?
Definition
They are concentric Layers of matrix (rings) that surround a central haversian cannal that contains blood vessels and nerves.
Term
What are the lacunae?
Definition
Little holes that separate the lamellae
Term
What is the volkmann's (perforating) canal?
Definition
It is a canal running perpendicular to Central (haversian) canals
Term
What are the canaliculi?
Definition
They are the little lines between lacuna.
Term
where are osteocytes, and what connects them?
Definition
Osteocytes reside in the lacunae, and are connected by gap junctions in the canaliculi.
Term
Describe the circumferential lamellae
Definition
There are outer, which are under the periosteum, and inner which are around the marrow cavity.
Term
Osteoclast vs osteoblast
Definition

Osteoblast deposits bone ECM

 

Osteoclast breaks bone down ECM

Term
Describe gap junctions in bone, and why what makes it special?
Definition

They are the junctions between osteocytes and ostecytes, and osteoblasts and osteocytes.

Term
What are the 4 cell types in bone tissue? Which are Related and how?
Definition

1. Osteo progenitor cell young version of

2. osteoblast young version of

3. osteocyte the mature cell.

 

osteoclast

Term
Describe the osteopregenitor
Definition
It is a stem cell, squamous and on the surface
Term
Describe the osteoblast
Definition
It is cuboidal on the surface, it deposits bone matrix, and stains blue due to increased RER
Term
Describe the osteocyte
Definition
It is surrounded by matrix, and maintains the bone matrix
Term
What CT are the bone cells derived from? (excluding the osteoclast)
Definition
Mesenchyme embryonic CT
Term
Describe the osteoclast
Definition
It removes/breaks down bone matrix, is large, multinucleated, and is formed from monocytes. Stains pink from lysosomes. It has a ruffled border to increase surface area, and lots of lysosomes with the enzyme callogenase to break down callogen. In order to break down inorganic bone, it releases HCl onto the bone surface, breaking down hydroxyapatite. The HCl is contained by seals to either side.
Term
Organic bone tissue vs inorganic bone tissue
Definition

Organic includes cells, the matrix (callogen fibers) that provides tensile strength, some ground substance, and makes up 35% of the bone tissue

 

Inorganic includes the matrix which is composted of hydroxyapatite crystals (calcium and phosphate) and calcium and phosphate in non-crystalline form, and compose 65% of the bone tissue Both are extremely important for the physical properties of bone

Term
What is a resorption bay?
Definition
It is the pit formed by the osteoclast where the bone was eaten away.
Term
What are the 2 types of bone formation?
Definition

Intramembranous = within the membrane of mesenchyme where there is no cartilage involved, flat bones, mesenchyme --> osteoblasts --> bone

 

Endochondral = most common, uses hyaline cartilage. Mesenchyme --> a hyaline cartilage model --> Cartilage matrix calcifies, cells die, and cavity is formed --> periosteal bud invade – bv osteoproginator cells, and osteoclasts --> bone deposited on calcified cartilage --> Cartilage remains at the articular surface and at the growth plates

Term
Hyaline cartilage is always found as…
Definition
Articular cartilage
Term
What is Osteoid?
Definition
It is the inorganic bone matrix deposited by the osteoblast
Term
What is put down first in the osteoid?
Definition
Organic matrix, then calcium/phosphate is deposited
Term
Mesenchyme condenses to form…
Definition
The periosteum
Term
Woven bone is….
Definition
The first bone made, and is then remodeled into lamellar bone. Its callogen is unorganized
Term
Hyaline cartilage remains only in the…
Definition
epiphyseal plates and articular cartilages.
Term
Describe growth plates
Definition
They are made of cartilage and grow in length until eventually they are completely turned into bone and eventually forms an epipheseal line and growth is no longer possible. This occurs in females at around 18, and males around 21
Term
What are the zones for Growth plates?
Definition

There is a resting zone (reserve of cartilage)

 

A growth (proliferation) zone where cartilage cells undergo mitosis

 

Hypertrophic zone where older cartilage cells enlarge

 

The calcification zone where matrix becomes calcified and cartilage cells die

 

Ossification zone where new bone formation occurs

Term
What does appositional growth mean?
Definition
Growth at the surface, it can happen in both cartilage and bone
Term
Where does appositional growth occur in bone and cartilage?
Definition
It occurs in the perichondrium for cartilage and the periosteum for bone
Term
What is interstitial growth? What cells does it happen in?
Definition
Growth due to mitosis (from within the bone) and it only occurs in chondrocytes, NOT osteocytes
Term
When and where does regeneration occur in humans?
Definition
It occurs in the cartilage by interstitial and appositional growth, and is limited in the young, but impossible in adults.
Term
BEGIN CHAPTER 9
Definition
Goodluck
Term
What is another name for a joint?
Definition
Articulation – a point where rigid skeletal elements meet
Term
What are the 2 basic classifications of joints?
Definition
Classification by function and classification by structure
Term
What are the types of functional classification? Describe their differences
Definition

Synarthrosis (no movement)

 

Amphiarthrosis (some movement)

 

Diarthrosis (freely movable, most abundant)

Term
What are the types of classification by structure? Which have cavities? Which is most abundant?
Definition

Fibrous (DCT callagen fibers, no joint cavity)

 

Cartilaginous (cartilage, no joint cavity)

 

Synovial (Articular capsule, most abundant, has cavities with synovial fluid)

Term
What are the 2 important features of classification by structure?
Definition
The binding material, and presence of a joint cavity
Term
What are the types of fibrous joint? Where are they found?
Definition

Sutures=skull

 

Gomphosis=point where tooth fits socket

 

 Syndesmosis=ligament, short or long callogen fibers

Term
What are the types of cartilaginous joint?
Definition
Synchondrosis (hyaline cartilage) and Symphysis (Fibrocartilage)
Term
Epiphyseal growth plates are what kind of joint?
Definition
They are cartilaginous joints made of hyaline cartilage
Term
What type of joints are the intervertebral discs?
Definition
Symphysis joints
Term
What is the synovial join composed of?
Definition

1. Articular (hyaline) cartilage

 

2. Articular capsule (fibrous capsule and synovial membrane)

 

3. Joint cavity (contains synovial fluid)

 

4. Ligament

 

5. BV and nerves

Term
What is the purpose of articular cartilage? Does it have coverings of perichondrium or synovial membrane?
Definition
It bears weight; no
Term
What are the 2 parts of the articular capsule?
Definition
Fibrous capsule (outer) made of DICT which is the binding material of the 2 bones, and the synovial membrane (inner) which makes synovial fluid.
Term
Describe the joint cavity
Definition
It is a potential space filled with synovial fluid which provides a lubricating film allowing cartilage to glide over it friction free, and nutrients to cartilage via diffusion
Term
Describe Weeping lubrication
Definition
Pressure applied to a joint force synovial fluid from the articular cartilage into the joint cavity (provide film). Release of pressure allows the synovial fluid to return into the articular cartilage
Term
Describe Ligaments
Definition
AKA syndesmosis (DRCT) more ligaments give more support, and they do not recoil if overstretched.
Term
Capsule ligaments (intrinsic) vs Extracapsular and intracapsular
Definition

Capsule ligaments are thickenings of fibrous articular capsule, and are not dissectable

 

Extra/intracapsular can be dissected, extracapsular being outside the capsule, and intracapsular running through the joint cavity

Term
How do joints prevent the loss of circulation? (due to pinching BV’s)
Definition
There is overlap in the blood supply
Term
What are the two structures associated with synovial joints, and what are they made of?
Definition

Articular discs which are a meniscus made of fibrocartilage. They improve the fit, allow for 2 different movements in 1 joint, and absorb shock

 

Bursae and tendon sheaths function to reduce friction, both being bags of synovial fluid. Bursae is the most common, and tendon sheaths are only found around tendons.

Term
What are the 3 movements allowed by synovial joints?
Definition

1. Gliding – the sliding of flat bones

 

2. Angular- changing the angle between the bones and the joints

 

3. Rotational – turn/rotate around the long axis of the bone

Term
What are the angular movements?
Definition

Flexion means moving towards the joint, Dorsiflexion means moving the muscle away from the joint

 

Abduction means moving away from the midline, adduction means moving towards the midline

 

Circumduction means a cone in the air, combining the 4 other angular movments

Term
What are the movements associated with the radius and the ulna?
Definition
Supination is when they are parallel and pronation is when they are crossed.
Term
What are the 4 movements associated with the ankle?
Definition
Dorsiflexion toes move towards the body, and plantar flexion toes move towards the ground Exflexion foot moves away from midline and inflexion foot moves toward midline
Term
Opposition is...
Definition
The movement of the thumb towards another finger
Term
Classificatioin of synovial joints is done by
Definition
Articular surfaces
Term
What are the kinds of joints?
Definition

1. Plane joints

2. Hinge joints

3. Pivot joints

4. Condyloid joints

5. Saddle joint

6. Ball and socket joint

Term
What are the stabilizers of synovial joints?
Definition

1.Articular surfaces

2.Ligaments (more ligaments more stability)

3. Muscle tone- constant low level contraction of muscles whose tendons cross the joint

Term
What are the examples of extracapsular and intracapsular ligaments in the knee joint?
Definition

Intracapsular = anterior and posterior cruciate

Extracapsular = Medial and lateral collaterals (tibular and fibular respectively), and the arcuate and oblique popiteal

Term
What muscles toned cause more stability in the knee joint?
Definition
The quads and the semimembranosus
Term
What is unique about the knee joint's atricular capsule?
Definition
The anterior articular capsule is missing and replaced by the patellar ligament and medial and lateral patellar retinaculum
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