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What is a primary function of epithelial cells?
What is a primary function of epithelial cells?
- Connect and support body structures
- Provide voluntary muscle movement
- Transport blood through the body
- Secrete and absorb ions and organic molecules (correct)
Which type of connective tissue forms ligaments?
Which type of connective tissue forms ligaments?
- Adipose tissue
- Loose connective tissue
- Fibrous connective tissue (correct)
- Blood
What characteristic distinguishes skeletal muscle cells?
What characteristic distinguishes skeletal muscle cells?
- Presence in the heart
- Involuntary movement
- Found in blood vessels
- Anchored by tendons to bone (correct)
Which connective tissue disease primarily features abnormal immune activity with inflammation?
Which connective tissue disease primarily features abnormal immune activity with inflammation?
Where are simple columnar epithelial cells primarily found?
Where are simple columnar epithelial cells primarily found?
What is a characteristic feature of cardiac muscle cells?
What is a characteristic feature of cardiac muscle cells?
Which type of epithelial cells replicate often to replace damaged or dead cells?
Which type of epithelial cells replicate often to replace damaged or dead cells?
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
What is the primary function of connective tissue?
What is the primary factor that affects extracellular fluid (ECF) volume in the body?
What is the primary factor that affects extracellular fluid (ECF) volume in the body?
Which of the following diseases is primarily associated with neural cells?
Which of the following diseases is primarily associated with neural cells?
Osmosis is defined as the movement of which substance across a semi-permeable membrane?
Osmosis is defined as the movement of which substance across a semi-permeable membrane?
Which term describes the ability of an extracellular solution to influence water movement into or out of a cell?
Which term describes the ability of an extracellular solution to influence water movement into or out of a cell?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What does an increase in sodium ion concentration in extracellular fluid typically cause?
What does an increase in sodium ion concentration in extracellular fluid typically cause?
What is the term for the process by which ions entering a cell can trigger a potential change?
What is the term for the process by which ions entering a cell can trigger a potential change?
Which communication method involves a signal being sent to the same cell?
Which communication method involves a signal being sent to the same cell?
What characterizes penetrating solutes?
What characterizes penetrating solutes?
What determines the water balance in the extracellular fluid?
What determines the water balance in the extracellular fluid?
What is a primary characteristic of connective tissue cells?
What is a primary characteristic of connective tissue cells?
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for involuntary movements?
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for involuntary movements?
Which of the following diseases primarily impacts connective tissue?
Which of the following diseases primarily impacts connective tissue?
What type of epithelial cells are involved in secretion and absorption?
What type of epithelial cells are involved in secretion and absorption?
Which connective tissue component is responsible for elasticity?
Which connective tissue component is responsible for elasticity?
The primary function of epithelial cells lining the stomach and intestines is to:
The primary function of epithelial cells lining the stomach and intestines is to:
Which type of connective tissue is found under the skin?
Which type of connective tissue is found under the skin?
Which type of muscle allows for locomotion and maintaining posture?
Which type of muscle allows for locomotion and maintaining posture?
What is true about stratified squamous epithelial cells?
What is true about stratified squamous epithelial cells?
Which disease is characterized by abnormal immune activity and inflammation affecting connective tissue?
Which disease is characterized by abnormal immune activity and inflammation affecting connective tissue?
What role does the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane play in the body?
What role does the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane play in the body?
Which of the following is true regarding intracellular fluid and sodium levels?
Which of the following is true regarding intracellular fluid and sodium levels?
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
What is the effect of hyperpolarization on a neuron's action potential?
What is the effect of hyperpolarization on a neuron's action potential?
What distinguishes an active transport process from passive transport?
What distinguishes an active transport process from passive transport?
Which statement best describes the role of tumor suppressor protein P53?
Which statement best describes the role of tumor suppressor protein P53?
What can result from excessive sodium intake in terms of extracellular fluid volume?
What can result from excessive sodium intake in terms of extracellular fluid volume?
Which type of receptor regulation involves decreasing the number of active receptors on the cell surface?
Which type of receptor regulation involves decreasing the number of active receptors on the cell surface?
Which type of cell communication sends signals to neighboring cells?
Which type of cell communication sends signals to neighboring cells?
What is the main purpose of cell differentiation?
What is the main purpose of cell differentiation?
What occurs when a mutation affects the regulatory checkpoints in the cell cycle?
What occurs when a mutation affects the regulatory checkpoints in the cell cycle?
Which type of stem cell can differentiate into any cell type but cannot form placental tissue?
Which type of stem cell can differentiate into any cell type but cannot form placental tissue?
Which cells are categorized as permanent cells?
Which cells are categorized as permanent cells?
What is hypertrophy primarily characterized by?
What is hypertrophy primarily characterized by?
What type of adaptation occurs in tissues capable of mitotic division?
What type of adaptation occurs in tissues capable of mitotic division?
Which condition is an example of dysplasia?
Which condition is an example of dysplasia?
What happens to stable cells when growth ceases?
What happens to stable cells when growth ceases?
Which type of adaptation involves cell conversion to a different cell type?
Which type of adaptation involves cell conversion to a different cell type?
What is a common result of pathological hyperplasia?
What is a common result of pathological hyperplasia?
Which of the following statements about quiescent cells is accurate?
Which of the following statements about quiescent cells is accurate?
Which of the following functions are primarily associated with epithelial cells?
Which of the following functions are primarily associated with epithelial cells?
What is a key characteristic of connective tissue?
What is a key characteristic of connective tissue?
Which type of muscle is voluntary and primarily responsible for locomotion?
Which type of muscle is voluntary and primarily responsible for locomotion?
Which connective tissue disease is characterized mainly by abnormal immune activity and inflammation?
Which connective tissue disease is characterized mainly by abnormal immune activity and inflammation?
Which type of connective tissue is specialized for energy storage?
Which type of connective tissue is specialized for energy storage?
What is primarily responsible for the stretchability of connective tissue?
What is primarily responsible for the stretchability of connective tissue?
Which type of epithelial cells is oriented to facilitate absorption in the digestive system?
Which type of epithelial cells is oriented to facilitate absorption in the digestive system?
Which is a role of muscle cells aside from movement?
Which is a role of muscle cells aside from movement?
What distinguishes cardiac muscle from skeletal muscle?
What distinguishes cardiac muscle from skeletal muscle?
Which epithelial tissue type provides the most effective barrier against abrasions?
Which epithelial tissue type provides the most effective barrier against abrasions?
What is the main consequence of a mutation affecting regulatory checkpoints during the cell cycle?
What is the main consequence of a mutation affecting regulatory checkpoints during the cell cycle?
Which type of stem cells has the ability to differentiate into any cell type except for placental cells?
Which type of stem cells has the ability to differentiate into any cell type except for placental cells?
What characterizes quiescent cells?
What characterizes quiescent cells?
Which adaptation is primarily defined as an increase in the number of cells in a tissue capable of mitotic division?
Which adaptation is primarily defined as an increase in the number of cells in a tissue capable of mitotic division?
Which of the following is an example of physiological hyperplasia?
Which of the following is an example of physiological hyperplasia?
What primarily happens to mature stem cells in the process of differentiation?
What primarily happens to mature stem cells in the process of differentiation?
What defines the process of atrophy in cells?
What defines the process of atrophy in cells?
Which condition is characterized by deranged cell growth that can lead to cancer?
Which condition is characterized by deranged cell growth that can lead to cancer?
Which type of cell is classified as a permanent cell and cannot regenerate?
Which type of cell is classified as a permanent cell and cannot regenerate?
What characterizes hypertrophy in tissues?
What characterizes hypertrophy in tissues?
Which disease is primarily associated with voluntary muscle dysfunction?
Which disease is primarily associated with voluntary muscle dysfunction?
How does an increase in the concentration of NaCl in the extracellular environment primarily affect fluid compartments?
How does an increase in the concentration of NaCl in the extracellular environment primarily affect fluid compartments?
What ion movement is associated with depolarization of a neuron?
What ion movement is associated with depolarization of a neuron?
What is the main role of P53 in the cell cycle?
What is the main role of P53 in the cell cycle?
What is the key difference between penetrating and nonpenetrating solutes?
What is the key difference between penetrating and nonpenetrating solutes?
What type of cell communication involves sending signals to another nearby cell?
What type of cell communication involves sending signals to another nearby cell?
Which checkpoint in the cell cycle assesses DNA damage before mitosis?
Which checkpoint in the cell cycle assesses DNA damage before mitosis?
What commonly results from excessive proliferation in cells due to checkpoint mutations?
What commonly results from excessive proliferation in cells due to checkpoint mutations?
Which of the following terms refers to the total concentration of all solutes in a solution?
Which of the following terms refers to the total concentration of all solutes in a solution?
What is the primary function of autocrine signaling in cellular communication?
What is the primary function of autocrine signaling in cellular communication?
Flashcards
Epithelial cells function
Epithelial cells function
Cover and line body surfaces; specialized for secretion, absorption, and providing sensory information. They also aid in transport and replicate often.
Connective tissue function
Connective tissue function
Connects, anchors, and supports body structures. It's the most abundant tissue type, providing structural framework.
Skeletal muscle function
Skeletal muscle function
Anchored to bone by tendons, responsible for movement (locomotion and posture). Voluntary.
Cardiac muscle location
Cardiac muscle location
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Smooth muscle location
Smooth muscle location
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Simple squamous cells
Simple squamous cells
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Connective tissue proper type
Connective tissue proper type
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Specialized connective tissue types
Specialized connective tissue types
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Fluid compartments
Fluid compartments
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Intracellular fluid (ICF)
Intracellular fluid (ICF)
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Extracellular fluid (ECF)
Extracellular fluid (ECF)
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Osmolarity
Osmolarity
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Tonicity
Tonicity
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Diffusion
Diffusion
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Action Potential
Action Potential
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Depolarization
Depolarization
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Hyperpolarization
Hyperpolarization
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Sodium (Na+) balance
Sodium (Na+) balance
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Epithelial cells: Role
Epithelial cells: Role
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Epithelial cell types
Epithelial cell types
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Connective Tissue: Components
Connective Tissue: Components
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Connective Tissue Proper
Connective Tissue Proper
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Specialized Connective Tissue
Specialized Connective Tissue
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Connective Tissue Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
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Skeletal Muscle: Role
Skeletal Muscle: Role
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Cardiac Muscle: Characteristics
Cardiac Muscle: Characteristics
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Smooth Muscle: Function
Smooth Muscle: Function
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What is a Neuron?
What is a Neuron?
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What are 'Graded Potentials'?
What are 'Graded Potentials'?
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What are 'Action Potentials'?
What are 'Action Potentials'?
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What is 'Depolarization'?
What is 'Depolarization'?
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What is 'Hyperpolarization'?
What is 'Hyperpolarization'?
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What is 'Tonicity'?
What is 'Tonicity'?
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What is 'Osmolarity'?
What is 'Osmolarity'?
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What is 'Cell Communication'?
What is 'Cell Communication'?
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What is 'Differentiation'?
What is 'Differentiation'?
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What is 'Proliferation'?
What is 'Proliferation'?
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What happens when a checkpoint mutation occurs?
What happens when a checkpoint mutation occurs?
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What are the 3 main stimulators of cell proliferation?
What are the 3 main stimulators of cell proliferation?
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Totipotent stem cell
Totipotent stem cell
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Pluripotent stem cell
Pluripotent stem cell
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Multipotent stem cell
Multipotent stem cell
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Liable cells
Liable cells
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Stable cells
Stable cells
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Quiescent cells
Quiescent cells
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Permanent cells
Permanent cells
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Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy
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What is a neuron's role?
What is a neuron's role?
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What is an action potential?
What is an action potential?
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Checkpoint Mutation
Checkpoint Mutation
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Cell Proliferation Stimulators
Cell Proliferation Stimulators
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Hyperplasia
Hyperplasia
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Atrophy
Atrophy
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Epithelial cells
Epithelial cells
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What are the functions of epithelial cells?
What are the functions of epithelial cells?
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Connective tissue
Connective tissue
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What are the main types of connective tissue?
What are the main types of connective tissue?
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Skeletal muscle
Skeletal muscle
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Cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle
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Smooth muscle
Smooth muscle
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What are the 3 types of muscle cells?
What are the 3 types of muscle cells?
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What are the 2 main structural proteins in connective tissues?
What are the 2 main structural proteins in connective tissues?
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Study Notes
Cell Types and Functions
- Epithelial Cells: Cover and line body surfaces, specializing in secretion and absorption. They replicate frequently to replace damaged cells and provide sensory input. They are avascular and aid in transporting filtered material. Example cell types include simple squamous, simple cuboidal, simple columnar, stratified squamous, stratified cuboidal, and stratified columnar. Examples include skin cells, cells lining the stomach and intestines. Diseases affecting epithelial cells include eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and carcinoma.
Connective Tissue Cells
- Connective Tissue: The most abundant tissue, connecting, anchoring, and supporting body structures. It forms a framework, and contains collagen and elastin as major structural proteins. Diseases targeting connective tissue include abnormal immune activity, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and scleroderma. Examples of connective tissue include loose connective tissue (under the skin), adipose tissue, fibrous connective tissue (ligaments), blood (WBCs, RBCs, plasma), cartilage, and bone.
Muscle Cells
- Muscle Cells: Three types:
- Skeletal Muscle: Anchored to bone, providing voluntary movement and posture.
- Cardiac Muscle: Found only in the heart, involuntary.
- Smooth Muscle: Found in organs like the esophagus, stomach, intestines, bladder, and blood vessels, involuntary. Diseases affecting muscle cells include Lou Gehrig's disease, atrophy, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and cardiomyopathy.
Neural Cells
- Neural Cells: Compose the nervous system, specialized for initiating, integrating, and conducting electrical signals. Diseases affecting neural cells include multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, shingles, depression, and anxiety.
Cell Membrane Functions and Ion Movement
- Cell Membrane: A phospholipid bilayer, forming the external barrier of cells. Functions include establishing fluid compartments, detecting chemical signals, linking cells, and acting as a diffusion barrier. Movement across the membrane includes diffusion from high to low concentration.
Fluid Compartments and Na+/Water Relationship
- Fluid Compartments: Separated by selectively permeable membranes. Total body water is approximately 42 liters (60% of body weight).
- Intracellular fluid (28L or 2/3 TBW): Higher K+, lower Na+
- Extracellular fluid (14L or 1/3 TBW): Higher Na+, lower K+. Components include interstitial fluid and plasma.
- The concentration of sodium in the body is a key determinant of ECF volume. Increased dietary salt increases ECF; decreased dietary water decreases ECF concentration.
Movement of Water and Molecules
- Diffusion: Movement of substances from high to low concentration.
- Osmosis: Movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
- Osmolarity: Total concentration of solutes in a solution (osmoles per liter of solution).
- Penetrating solutes: can cross cell membranes readily (e.g., urea)
- Non-penetrating solutes: cannot cross easily (e.g., Na+, Cl-)
- Tonicity: Effect of an extracellular solution on water movement into or out of a cell.
Action Potentials and Ion Movement
- Action Potentials: Generated by ion movement leading to depolarization or hyperpolarization of the cell.
- Depolarization (EPSP): Increased likelihood of an action potential
- Hyperpolarization (IPSP): Decreases likelihood of an action potential.
- Graded Potentials: Changes in membrane potential that vary in size depending on stimulus strength.
Cell Communication and Receptor Regulation
- Cell Communication: Cells communicate through different mechanisms (autocrine, paracrine, endocrine, neuroendocrine). -Cells regulate responses by changing the number of active receptors.
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Test your knowledge on the various types of cells, including epithelial and connective tissue cells. Explore their functions, examples, and diseases associated with each type. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of cellular structures and their roles in the body.
