Biology Chapter on Nervous and Epithelial Systems
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Which function is not associated with the autonomic nervous system?

  • Control of voluntary muscle movements (correct)
  • Control of urination
  • Assistance during childbirth
  • Regulation of blood pressure

    • What is the primary role of myelination in axons?

  • Decreasing nerve impulse speed
  • Providing a structural framework
  • Increasing axon diameter
  • Enhancing saltatory conduction (correct)

    • What type of epithelial tissue consists of a single layer of flat cells?

  • Pseudostratified columnar
  • Stratified squamous
  • Simple squamous (correct)
  • Simple cuboidal

    • Which type of neuron relays information from the CNS to effectors?

    <p>Motor neurons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is derived from chondroblasts?

    <p>Cartilage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes pseudostratified columnar epithelium from other epithelial types?

    <p>Cells of varying heights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of interneurons?

    <p>Connect sensory and motor neurons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the peripheral nervous system is true?

    <p>It includes both motor and sensory neurons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes stem cells from somatic cells?

    <p>They possess the ability to self-renew. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stem cells can differentiate into almost any cell type but loses potency over time?

    <p>Pluripotent stem cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with totipotent stem cells?

    <p>They can differentiate into limited types of cells. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major ethical concern regarding pluripotent stem cells?

    <p>They are derived from embryos. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about multipotent stem cells?

    <p>They can only differentiate into specific cell types. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges do multipotent stem cells present for research and therapeutic use?

    <p>They have limited availability due to being scattered in tissues. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Induced pluripotent stem cells are characterized by which of the following?

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    Which of the following properties is unique to totipotent stem cells?

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    What is a key characteristic of stem cells that distinguishes them from somatic cells?

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    What is a significant limitation of totipotent stem cells?

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    Which stem cell type is known for its limited differentiation capacity and is found in adult tissue?

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    What ethical concern is associated with pluripotent stem cells?

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    Which type of stem cells can self-renew indefinitely without losing potency?

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    What advantage do multipotent stem cells provide in medical treatments?

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    Which stem cell type is engineered to possess characteristics of pluripotent stem cells?

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    Which function is NOT attributed to the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>Voluntary muscle contraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of motor neurons?

    <p>Relay information from CNS to effectors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue is formed from chondroblasts?

    <p>Cartilage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial tissue?

    <p>Areolar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of myelinated axons?

    <p>Faster electrical signal transmission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of simple squamous epithelium?

    <p>Single layer of flat cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interneurons primarily function to:

    <p>Relay information between sensory and motor neurons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is formed from fibroblasts?

    <p>Connective tissue proper (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of haematopoietic stem cells?

    <p>Differentiate into all blood cell types (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for storing fat?

    <p>Adipose tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle tissue is characterized by striated involuntary contractions?

    <p>Cardiac muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding epithelial tissue?

    <p>It forms the covering of organs and cavities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of transitional epithelial cells?

    <p>They allow for distension in organs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types is NOT found in connective tissue?

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    Induced pluripotent stem cells (IPSCs) are derived from which type of cells?

    <p>Adult somatic cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the gastrula is responsible for forming the digestive lining and respiratory epithelium?

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    What type of connective tissue is characterized by a high proportion of collagen fibers and provides strength?

    <p>Dense connective tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?

    <p>It is not under conscious control. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pseudostratified columnar epithelium is characterized by which of the following?

    <p>Cells of differing heights with nuclei at varying levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscle types is responsible for involuntary movements?

    <p>Both B and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Haematopoietic stem cells can give rise to which of the following cell types?

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    Which type of tissue is responsible for movement in the body?

    <p>Muscle tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layers of the gastrula give rise to lung cells and digestive cells?

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    Which type of epithelial cell layer is specialized for diffusion and filtration?

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    What is the function of exocrine glands?

    <p>Secrete products through ducts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is predominantly collagen and provides high tensile strength?

    <p>Dense regular tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes cardiac muscle cells?

    <p>Short and branched with intercalated discs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle is non-striated and found in the walls of internal organs?

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    What is the primary role of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

    <p>Biosynthesize extracellular matrix (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of epithelial tissue protects underlying tissues from abrasion?

    <p>Stratified squamous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue is found in lymphoid organs?

    <p>Loose reticular connective tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue serves to connect bones to bones?

    <p>Ligaments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Stem Cells

    Undifferentiated cells with the ability to self-renew and differentiate into specialized cell types.

    Totipotent Stem Cell

    Can differentiate into any cell type in the developing embryo and form placental structures. Has unlimited self-renewal (potential).

    Pluripotent Stem Cell

    Can differentiate into almost any cell type within the body.

    Multipotent Stem Cell

    Can differentiate into several related cell types; self-renewing, but limited in differentiation ability compared to totipotent and pluripotent cells.

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    Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell

    Biologically engineered to have the characteristics of pluripotent stem cells.

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    Asymmetric Cell Division

    A process where stem cells divide while maintaining their own stem cell identity.

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    Therapeutic Value of Stem Cells

    Potential to treat various diseases and injuries by replacing damaged or diseased cells.

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    Ethical Concerns of Stem Cell Research

    Ethical considerations surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells.

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    Nervous System Structure

    The nervous system is divided into the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord. The PNS carries nerve signals to and from the CNS, including sensory and motor neurons.

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    Neuron Types

    Neurons are specialized cells for transmitting signals. Sensory neurons detect stimuli. Motor neurons transmit signals to muscles or glands. Interneurons relay signals between sensory and motor neurons.

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    Afferent Transmission

    Afferent transmission is the process of conveying information from the periphery to the central nervous system (CNS).

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    Efferent Transmission

    Efferent transmission is the process of conveying information from the central nervous system (CNS) to the periphery.

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    Myelination & Saltatory Conduction

    Myelin is a protective layer around axons (nerve fibers). Myelination helps speed up signal transmission (saltatory conduction) by allowing the signal to 'jump' between gaps in the myelin.

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    Extracellular Matrix Composition

    The extracellular matrix of connective tissues consists of ground substance and fibers that provide strength and elasticity.

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    Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

    Simple cuboidal epithelium is a single layer of cube-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei.

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    Connective Tissue Cell Types

    Different types of cells give rise to different types of connective tissues. Chondroblasts form cartilage, hematopoietic stem cells form blood, osteoblasts form bone, and fibroblasts form connective tissue proper.

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    Haematopoietic Stem Cells

    Cells in bone marrow that develop into all blood cell types.

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    Cell Lineages

    Distinct cell types and pathways in cell development.

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    Common Myeloid Progenitor

    Cell that creates red blood cells and platelets.

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    Common Lymphoid Progenitor

    Precursor cell for different types of lymphocytes.

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    Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)

    Adult stem cells made from other adult cells.

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    Tissue

    A group of similar cells working together for a specific job.

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    Organ

    A group of tissues working together for a specific task.

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    Epithelial Tissue

    Sheets of cells covering organs, cavities or forming glands.

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    Connective Tissue

    Tissue that supports and connects other tissues.

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    Muscle Tissue

    Tissue that produces movement.

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    Nervous Tissue

    Tissue that controls functions of organs.

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    Simple Squamous Epithelium

    Thin, flat cells for diffusion and filtration.

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    Stratified Squamous Epithelium

    Thick layers of cells for protection.

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    Exocrine Gland

    Gland that secretes products through tubes.

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    Dense Regular Connective Tissue

    Connective tissue with tightly packed, parallel fibers.

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    Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

    A single layer of cells with differing heights, giving the appearance of multiple layers. It can have cilia and goblet cells for secretion and movement of mucus.

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    Glands

    Structures formed from epithelial tissue that specialize in secretion. They can be exocrine or endocrine.

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    Fibroblasts

    Cells in connective tissue that produce the extracellular matrix, including collagen and elastin fibers.

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    What does the autonomic nervous system control?

    The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, digestion, and breathing. It's divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic branches that often work in opposition to maintain homeostasis.

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    What are interneurons?

    Interneurons are specialized nerve cells that connect sensory and motor neurons in the central nervous system. They act as relays, transmitting signals between different parts of the nervous system.

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    What is the function of myelin?

    Myelin is a fatty substance that forms a sheath around axons, providing insulation and speeding up nerve signal transmission through a process called saltatory conduction.

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    What is the extracellular matrix?

    The extracellular matrix is a network of protein fibers and ground substance that surrounds cells in connective tissues. It provides support, structure, and flexibility to tissues.

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    What kind of tissue does a chondroblast give rise to?

    A chondroblast is a type of cell that differentiates into chondrocytes, the mature cells responsible for producing cartilage. Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in joints, nose, and ears.

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    What kind of tissue does an osteoblast give rise to?

    Osteoblasts are specialized cells that produce and deposit bone matrix, which is a hard connective tissue that provides support and structure to the body.

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    Study Notes

    Stem Cells and Tissues

    • Stem cells are undifferentiated cells capable of differentiating into specialized cell types.
    • Stem cells have the ability to self-renew almost unlimitedly.
    • Stem cells can differentiate into multiple cell types.
    • Totipotent stem cells can form any cell type in the developing embryo and placenta. They can replicate indefinitely without losing potency.
    • Pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into almost any cell type in the body, but their potency diminishes over time. They can only become certain types of cells.
    • Multipotent stem cells can self-renew for long periods and differentiate into specialized cells with specific functions. Their differentiation abilities are limited.
    • Induced pluripotent stem cells are biologically engineered to resemble pluripotent stem cells.

    Types of Stem Cells

    • Totipotent stem cells are formed soon after egg and sperm fuse. They have an almost unlimited differentiation capacity without losing potency and are derived from early embryonic tissue.
    • Pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into nearly any cell type. They are derived from the inner cell mass of early embryos. Also, they have huge therapeutic value and limited availability.

    Ethical Considerations

    • Multipotent stem cells have very limited differentiation capacity but are advantageous because stem cells can be isolated directly from adult tissue. Obtaining stem cells from adult tissue is less difficult than obtaining them from embryos.
    • Haematopoietic stem cells are found in bone marrow and differentiate into all different cell types in the blood.
    • Induced pluripotent stem cells are derived from adult tissues, like fibroblasts, and can be grown in a mix of growth factors, allowing them to turn into pluripotent stem cells.
    • IPSCs have similar functions to embryonic stem cells but without ethical issues. They represent a significant therapeutic value.

    Tissues

    • A tissue is a group of cells that function together.
    • Tissues perform specific functions in a multicellular organism.
    • There are four main types: connective, epithelial, muscle, and nervous
    • Connective tissue provides support and connects different tissues and organs. This tissue type is found throughout the body.
    • Epithelial tissue covers surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands. This tissue type is found on the surface and lining of body parts and organs.
    • Muscle tissue allows movement in the body. Different types of muscles are responsible for movements like voluntary and involuntary motions.
    • Nervous tissue transmits and processes information throughout the body. The nervous system is responsible for how the body functions from a cellular level.

    Epithelial Tissues

    • Epithelial tissue forms sheets or structures that cover body surfaces, line body cavities, and form glands.
    • Functions of epithelial tissue include protection, secretion, absorption, transport, filtration, and detection of sensations.
    • Types of epithelial tissues include simple squamous, simple cuboidal, simple columnar, stratified squamous, stratified cuboidal, and pseudostratified columnar.

    Connective Tissues

    • Connective tissue cells are scattered throughout an extracellular matrix.
    • Connective tissue supports and connects different tissues and organs.
    • Types of connective tissue include loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue, cartilage, bone, and blood.
    • Loose connective tissue supports organs and is found beneath epithelial tissues. It contains collagen protein for support.
    • Dense connective tissue has densely packed collagen fibers, giving it strength and flexibility, and is found in ligaments and tendons
    • Cartilage provides cushioning and support and is found in joints.
    • Bone is a hard material that supports and protects the body.
    • Blood is a fluid connective tissue that transports substances throughout the body.

    Glands

    • Glands are formed via infolding of epithelial tissues.
    • Exocrine glands secrete their products into ducts (tubular or acinar).
    • Endocrine glands secrete their products directly into the bloodstream.

    Muscle Tissues

    • Muscle tissue is comprised of muscle cells and enables movement of the body.
    • The three main types of muscle are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
    • Skeletal muscles are voluntary and attached to bones. Cardiac muscle is involuntary and found in the heart. Smooth muscle is involuntary and found in internal organs.
    • Skeletal muscle cells are striated. Cardiac muscle cells are connected via intercalated discs, a type of junction. Smooth muscle cells are not striated.

    Nervous Tissues

    • Nervous tissues transmit information to all parts of the body.
    • The basic cells of nervous tissue are neurons, which transmit electrical signals.
    • Many cells help with support of the nervous system. Glial cells include astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and ependymal cells.

    Nervous System

    • The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes nerves and ganglia.
    • The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system (CNS).
    • The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord.
    • The peripheral nervous system (PNS) carries sensory information from the body to the central nervous system and transmits motor signals from the CNS to effectors.
    • Neurons consist of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.
    • Neuron classifications are based on function and morphology. The morphology of a neuron includes multipolar, bipolar, and unipolar types.

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