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Cells and Tissues Lab Practica
Cells function
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
10/24/2007

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What kind of CT is found in loose packing of most organs between tissues.

     

Definition
Areolar CT.
Term
What kind of connective tissue is found in spleen, bonemarrow, lymph node, liver.
Definition
Reticular Loose CT.
Term
What kind of CT is found in the Ligamentum Flava and Ligamentum Nuchae?
Definition
Dense Elastic Tissue
Term
Where is PCCE found?
Definition
In trachea.
Term
Where is mesothelium found?
Definition
Lines cavities and organs.
Term
What type of bone cell can become osteoblasts or osteoclasts?
Definition
osteogenic
Term
This bone cell is mature, resides in the lacunae. Basically, it's found in the matrix.
Definition
osteocytes.
Term
Osteocytes reulate _____ release into blood stream.
Definition
calcium.
Term
Where can megakaryocyctes be found?
Definition
In the bone marrow.
Term

Megakaryocytes give rise to ______.

 

Definition
platelets
Term
Which CT is found subcutaneously and in mesenteric (abdomal organs).
Definition
Adipse
Term
The _____ cells are a collection of nerve cell bodies OUTSIDE the CNS.
Definition
ganglia
Term
_______ are involved in immune reactions in defending against invading microorganisms.
Definition
Lymphocytes.
Term
______ are precursor cells of the phagocyte system  
Definition
Monocyte
Term

_____'s main function is to KILL mo' fo'ing parasitic worms.

 

Definition
Eosinophils.
Term
____ primary function is the release of histamine and other inflammation mediators.
Definition
Basophils/
Term
What type of collagen is ubiquitous  
Definition
Type I
Term
What type of collagen is found in hyaline and elastic cartilage.
Definition
Type II
Term
What type of collagen fibers are found in the walls of the blood vessels and reticular tissue
Definition
Type III
Term
What type of collagen is found in basal lamina of epithelia.
Definition
Type IV
Term
___ ______ epithelia lines the outside of a Bowman's capsule 
Definition
Simple Squamous
Term
______ epithelia is found in the capsules of the kidneys and the thyriod follicles.
Definition

Cubiodal

 

Term
Simple columnar epithelia can be found where?
Definition
In the villi of the jejunum.
Term
_____ cells secrete mucous.
Definition
Goblet
Term
In which layer of the epidermis are DESMOSOMES found?
Definition

Spinosum

 

...desmosomes are "spiny" lookin'.  Like your X-mas tree with titanium tinsel. 

Term
In what layer of the epidermis are MELANOCYTES found?
Definition
Stratum BASALE
Term
Along with keeping your body tan and sexy, the EPIDERMIS is one of the most highly vascularized organs of your bod? True or False?
Definition

FALSE

...the epidermis is AVASCULAR and recieves its nutrients through dead stuff floating up from the DERMIS. 

Term
What is the name the disease that attacks cell to cell communication between desmosomes?
Definition

PEMPHIGUS

 

pronounced..."pimp-igus...maximus"...if you're really workin' da corners. 

Term
Where are Meissner's corpuscles located?
Definition
PAPILLARY DERMIS
Term
What do MEISSNER's CORPUSCLES sense?
Definition
Light touch
Term
What do Pacinian Corpuscles sense?
Definition

Deep Pressure

and

Vibration

 

 

...both found in the Pacific Ocean.  Light touch is NOT, that is a big body of ocean. 

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