Biology Chapter on Tissues and Organization
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What is the smallest basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

  • Organ
  • Cell (correct)
  • Tissue
  • System

Which level of biological organization involves groups of different tissues working together?

  • Tissue level
  • Cellular level
  • Organ level (correct)
  • Biological level

How are human tissues classified based on their structural and functional similarities?

  • Into three groups including epithelial, connective, and muscular
  • Based on their functions only
  • Into four main types including epithelial, connective, muscular, and neural (correct)
  • On the basis of their embryonic origin only

In the levels of biological organization, what comes after the cellular level?

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What is the primary function of muscular tissue?

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Which level of organization represents an individual living being composed of organ systems?

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What does the biological level of organization include?

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What is the role of connective tissue in the human body?

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What is the primary component of reticular fibers?

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What is the primary function of fibrocartilage?

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Which connective tissue type is characterized by densely packed collagen fibers?

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Which type of cartilage is primarily found in the external ear and Eustachian tube?

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What percentage of bone mass is attributed to spongy (cancellous) bone?

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What is the appearance of loose connective tissue?

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Where would you expect to find dense regular connective tissue?

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What describes the function of red marrow in flat spongy bone?

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Which statement about bone and its structure is correct?

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What characteristic defines cartilage as a specialized connective tissue?

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Which type of connective tissue has a rubbery matrix and can resist compression?

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What is not a function of bone tissue?

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Which type of bone is characterized by having no cavities and being dense?

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Hyaline cartilage is known for which of the following characteristics?

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What type of connective tissue provides resistance and protection, especially in skin and joints?

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Which component of blood is responsible for separation in the liquid matrix?

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Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of flat cells?

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What is the primary function of glandular epithelium?

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Which type of connective tissue is identified by its thick, strong collagen fibers?

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What type of epithelial tissue appears to have multiple layers due to the varying levels of nuclei but only consists of one layer?

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Which connective tissue fiber is known for its ability to stretch and recoil?

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Which of the following epithelial types changes shape in response to tension and is commonly found in the urinary bladder?

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Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for energy storage?

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What characteristic is used to classify epithelial tissues based on the shape of their uppermost cell layer?

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Which type of muscle tissue is categorized as involuntary and striated?

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Which of the following is a characteristic unique to skeletal muscle tissue?

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What is the primary function of neuroglial cells in the nervous system?

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Identify the component of a neuron responsible for carrying impulses toward the cell body.

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How do neurons in the central nervous system differ from neurons in the peripheral nervous system?

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What is the role of actin and myosin in muscle tissue?

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Which of the following cell types is a conducting cell within the nervous tissue?

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What is the primary characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?

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Epithelial tissue

A type of tissue that forms tightly packed sheets of cells, covering external body surfaces and lining internal body cavities and organs.

Membranous epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue that forms membranes, covering external body surfaces and lining internal body cavities and organs.

Glandular epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of groups of cells that form glands.

Simple epithelium

Epithelium with a single layer of cells.

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Stratified epithelium

Epithelium with more than one layer of cells.

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Pseudostratified epithelium

Epithelium that appears to have multiple layers but actually has only one, with nuclei at different levels.

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Squamous epithelium

Epithelium with flat cells and flat nuclei.

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Connective tissue

Connective tissue is the most abundant and widely distributed type of tissue that connects and binds structures together, fills up spaces, provides support, and stores nutrients, fats, and calcium.

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What is a cell?

The smallest functional and structural unit of all living organisms. Basically, the building blocks of life.

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What is a tissue?

A group of similar cells with the same origin that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ?

Distinct structures made up of different tissues that cooperate to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ system?

A group of organs working together to perform a specific function, like digestion or circulation.

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What is an organism?

A complete living being, made up of many organ systems working together.

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What is epithelial tissue?

Covers the outer surface of the body, lines internal organs and cavities, and forms glands.

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What is connective tissue?

Connects and binds different parts of the body together, providing support and structure.

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What is muscular tissue?

Specialized tissue capable of contraction, enabling movement.

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What are reticular fibers?

Reticular fibers are thin, delicate, highly branched collagen fibers that form a network-like structure.

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Where are reticular fibers found?

Reticular fibers are found in various tissues, including bone marrow, liver, and lymphatic organs.

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How are connective tissues classified?

Connective tissues are classified based on the composition, proportion, and arrangement of their matrix, which includes fibers, ground substance, and cells.

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What are the characteristics of loose connective tissue?

Loose connective tissues are characterized by loosely arranged fibers and lots of space between cells.

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What are the characteristics of dense connective tissue?

Dense connective tissues have densely packed fibers and less space between cells, resulting in a denser appearance.

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What is dense irregular connective tissue?

Dense irregular connective tissue has a randomly arranged fiber pattern, providing strength and resistance in multiple directions.

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What is dense regular connective tissue?

Dense regular connective tissue has fibers arranged in a parallel pattern, providing resistance to pulling forces in one direction.

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What is cartilage and what are its functions?

Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue with a rubbery matrix that allows it to resist compression, support, and provide a low-friction surface for joints.

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Elastic Cartilage

A type of cartilage found in areas needing flexibility and recoil. It is more flexible due to its high concentration of elastic fibers.

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Fibrocartilage

This type of cartilage is the strongest and toughest, found in areas under high tension and pressure. It has high amounts of collagen fibers.

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Bone Tissue

A specialized connective tissue responsible for framing the body, protecting internal organs, and contributing to various bodily functions.

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Osteocytes

Bone cells responsible for maintaining bone tissue. They reside in small cavities called lacunae within a hardened mineral-rich matrix.

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Compact (Cortical) Bone

The outer, hard, and dense layer of bone. It has a solid structure with minimal cavities, accounting for about 80% of bone mass.

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Spongy (Cancellous) Bone

The inner, sponge-like layer of bone with internal cavities. This type of bone is responsible for blood cell production and makes up about 20% of bone mass.

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Red Marrow

The type of bone marrow found in flat bones, responsible for producing red blood cells (hematopoiesis).

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Yellow Marrow

The type of bone marrow found in long bones, primarily acting as a fat storage tissue in adults. In newborns, it is primarily red marrow.

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Muscle Tissue: Contraction

Muscle tissue is composed of long, thin cylindrical cells called muscle fibers. These fibers contain two proteins, actin and myosin, which interact to cause muscle contraction.

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Skeletal Muscle: Properties

Skeletal muscle is attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements. It is characterized by its striated appearance, cylindrical shape, and multiple nuclei.

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Smooth Muscle: Properties

Smooth muscle is found in internal organs and blood vessels. It is responsible for involuntary movements, such as digestion and blood pressure regulation. Smooth muscle cells lack striations, are spindle-shaped, and have a single nucleus.

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Cardiac Muscle: Properties

Cardiac muscle is found exclusively in the heart and is responsible for the rhythmic beating of the heart. It is striated, has branched cells, and has a single nucleus. Cardiac muscle contracts involuntarily.

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Nervous Tissue: Function

Nervous tissue is specialized tissue that forms the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It is responsible for conducting electrical impulses and chemical messages throughout the body.

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Neurons: Function

Neurons are the functional units of the nervous system. They conduct electrical signals and transmit impulses from one region of the body to another. They have a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.

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Neuroglia: Function

Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, are non-conducting cells that support, protect, and nourish neurons. They are more abundant than neurons.

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Neuron: Cell Body

The cell body of a neuron contains the cytoplasm and nucleus. This is where the neuron's metabolic activity takes place.

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Study Notes

Human Organization

  • Human life begins as a single cell (zygote) formed from the fusion of sperm and oocyte.
  • Fertilized egg divides, producing trillions of cells.
  • Humans are multicellular organisms; cells have specific structures and functions.

Biological Organization

  • Biologists study biology, categorizing organisms into various levels of biological organizations.
  • Studying biological organization helps understand complex components of ecosystems.
  • Biological organization ranges from atoms to biomolecules, cells, organisms, populations to ecosystems and biosphere.

Structural Levels of Organization

  • The human body's structure organized into levels:
    • Chemical level: atoms, molecules, macromolecules, organelles
    • Cellular level: cells
    • Tissue level: tissues
    • Organ level: organs
    • Organ system level: organ systems
    • Organism level: the whole body

Biological Levels of Organization

  • Cells: smallest basic structural and functional units of all living organisms.
  • Tissues: groups of similar cells with a shared structure and embryonic origin, carrying out a common function.
  • Organs: groups of different tissues working together to perform a particular function.
  • Systems: groups of various organs; have a common function, e.g., urinary system.
  • Organism: an individual living being formed from organ systems that collaborate in carrying out various life functions. Humans are one such example.

Human Body Tissues

  • Tissues are grouped into four main types, based on structural and functional similarities:
    • Epithelial tissue
    • Connective tissue
    • Muscle tissue
    • Nervous tissue

Epithelial Tissue

  • Tightly packed sheets of cells that line organs and cavities.
  • Cover body surfaces.
  • Forms certain glands.
  • Functions include protection, secretion, filtration, absorption, and excretion.

Connective Tissue

  • Most abundant and widely distributed tissue type; connects and binds structures; fills spaces; provides support.
  • Living cells in extracellular matrix.
  • Composed of cells like fibroblasts, plasma cells, adipocytes, macrophages, mast cells, and leukocytes; and ground substance and fibers.
  • Three main fiber types:
    • Collagen fibers: strong and thickest, found in tendons, ligaments, bones, and cartilage.
    • Elastic fibers: thin and stretchable; found in skin, blood vessels, and lungs.
    • Reticular fibers: thin, delicate, and branched; found in bone marrow, liver, and lymphoid organs.
  • Classified as proper connective tissues (loose and dense), and specialized connective tissues (bone, blood, cartilage).

Loose Connective Tissue

  • Appears white or empty, with less fibers.
  • Found in spaces in the body, under epithelial tissues, and around organs like lungs, bladder, and muscle.
  • Supports organs and provides protective cushioning.
  • Examples include areolar, adipose, and reticular tissues.

Dense Connective Tissue

  • Contains densely packed collagen fibers.
  • Types include dense regular (e.g., tendons, ligaments) and dense irregular (e.g., skin dermis).
  • Provides resistance and protection.

Cartilage

  • Specialized connective tissue.
  • Composed of chondrocytes embedded in a firm and flexible matrix.
  • Supports body parts; provides a smooth surface for joints; resists compression.
  • Types include hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.

Bone Tissue

  • Specialized connective tissue, supporting the body structure.
  • Consists of osteocytes in a hard, calcified matrix.
  • Provides support, protection, and a framework for the body.
  • Hemopoiesis (formation of blood cells) happens in bone marrow; calcium storage.

Blood Tissue

  • Specialized connective tissue consisting of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a liquid matrix called plasma.
  • Involved in transport, oxygen delivery, nutrient and waste transport, and immune function.

Muscle Tissue

  • Responsible for movement.
  • Three types:
    • Skeletal muscle: voluntary movements; striated, cylindrical, multinucleated.
    • Smooth muscle: involuntary movements; nonstriated, spindle-shaped, uninucleated.
    • Cardiac muscle: rhythmic, involuntary movements; striated, branched, uninucleated.

Nervous Tissue

  • Specialized tissue that forms the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
  • Consists of neurons that transmit electrical impulses and neuroglia that support neurons.
  • Responsible for coordinating bodily functions and responses to stimuli.
  • Neurons communicate with each other using electrical and chemical signals.
  • Neuroglia support, protect, and nourish neurons.

Organ Systems and Homeostasis

  • Different organs work together in various organ systems to maintain homeostasis.
  • These include the reproductive, urinary, respiratory, digestive, lymphatic, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems.

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