Case 8

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What differentiates endocrine glands from exocrine glands?

Endocrine glands synthesize hormones only during active phases.

Endocrine glands lack ducts and secrete products into the bloodstream. (correct)

Exocrine glands are formed as indentations of surface epithelium.

Exocrine glands secrete products directly into the blood.

What is the primary role of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

To fight against microbial infections.

To synthesize and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

To form the extracellular matrix components. (correct)

To store fat and maintain energy balance.

Which type of connective tissue is characterized as dense and irregular?

Adipose tissue

Blood

Dermis under the skin (correct)

Tendons

What structural change occurs in the thyroid gland's epithelial cells during active hormone synthesis?

They transform into cuboidal to columnar epithelium. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of glands divides cells during secretion?

Holocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What defines the extracellular matrix of connective tissue?

It provides the consistency and properties of the tissue. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gland can be classified as a follicle due to the absence of ducts?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

Which cells in connective tissue are responsible for phagocytosis?

Monocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of smooth muscle cells?

Moving material through organs Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about cardiac muscle cells?

They are involuntary and connected through intercalated discs. Signup and view all the answers

How does the nervous system primarily communicate within itself and to other body parts?

Through electrical impulses generated by neurons. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes smooth muscle from skeletal muscle?

Ability to behave as a syncytium through gap junctions Signup and view all the answers

What structure allows cardiac muscle cells to transmit electrical currents efficiently?

Intercalated discs Signup and view all the answers

What role do neuroglia cells play in the nervous system?

Providing physical support and protection Signup and view all the answers

What kind of control does the autonomic nervous system provide to cardiac and smooth muscles?

Involuntary and automatic control Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the nervous system is comprised of peripheral nerves and ganglia?

2% Signup and view all the answers

What type of neuron is primarily responsible for relaying signals from the skin and muscles to the spinal cord?

Pseudo-unipolar neurons Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neuron is characterized by having multiple dendrites and a single axon?

Multipolar neurons Signup and view all the answers

What structure is primarily responsible for conducting electrical impulses away from the neuron’s cell body?

Axon Signup and view all the answers

Interneurons are classified as which type of neuron based on their function?

Neurons connecting other neurons Signup and view all the answers

What process occurs at the synapse to enable communication between neurons?

Chemical impulse transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about myelin sheaths is accurate?

They enhance signal transmission speed. Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of the perikaryon (soma) in a neuron?

To manage metabolic activities Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the tissue containing glial cells and the cell bodies of neurons?

Neuropil Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of epithelial tissue in organs?

Facilitating absorption and secretion Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

Smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?

Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of fibroblasts in connective tissue?

Producing collagen and elastin for tissue structure Signup and view all the answers

What hierarchical level of organization is represented by a combination of different tissues working together for a specific function?

Organ Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fiber in connective tissue is primarily responsible for providing elasticity?

Elastic fibers Signup and view all the answers

During which process does cartilage transform into bone tissue?

Ossification Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle cells?

Facilitating nerve impulse transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT part of the ground substance in the bone matrix?

Elastic fibers Signup and view all the answers

What defines the tensile strength of collagen fibers in connective tissue?

The polypeptide composition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about elastic fibers is accurate?

They retract after being stretched. Signup and view all the answers

What role do reticular fibers play in connective tissues?

They form a flexible supporting network. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary interaction responsible for the physical properties of bone tissue?

The combination of hydroxyapatite and collagen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes collagen fibers from other types of fibers?

Formation of a helical structure Signup and view all the answers

During the process of development, how is the final bone formed from connective tissue?

Through the gradual replacement of cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue is predominantly supported by collagen type I fibers?

Connective tissue like tendons and ligaments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Glands

Glands are formed by indentations of surface epithelium into connective tissue.
They can be simple or branched, with the end of the indentation forming a tubule or acinus, which secretes products.
The remaining indentations form the duct.
Exocrine glands have ducts, while endocrine glands do not.
Endocrine glands secrete their products directly into the blood.
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that lacks a duct and stores thyroid hormone.
The thyroid gland has a richly vascularized lamina propria surrounding the follicles.
The stored thyroid hormone is a colloid.
Active thyroid glands have cuboidal to columnar epithelial cells, while inactive glands have flat epithelial cells.

Connective Tissue

Connective tissue supports and binds other tissues, facilitates transport and cell interaction, protects against microorganisms, and has storage functions.
Connective tissue consists of cells (e.g., fibroblasts) and extracellular matrix.
The extracellular matrix is secreted by fibroblasts and consists of ground substance and fibers.
The ground substance contains glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, hyaluronic acid, and water.
The fibrous components of connective tissue determine its physical properties.
The types of fibers include collagen, elastin, and reticular fibers.

Collagen Fibers

Consists of different polypeptides that form fibers of 2-20 µm (type I).
They have high tensile strength and form the supporting tissue of the dermis, tendons, ligaments, and bones.
Rich in glycine and proline, also contains hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine.
Forms a helical structure, with three collagen strands winding around each other.

Elastic Fibers

Consist of tropoelastin, which is stretchable, and fibrous fibrillin.
Often found in membranes and can retract to their original form after stretching.
Found in the lung, aorta, elastic ligaments, and cartilage.

Reticular Fibers

Very thin (1 µm) collagen type III fibers with bound glycoproteins.
Visualized with special stains like PAS and silver.
Slightly stretchable, reinforcing organs.
Form a delicate branched meshwork in highly cellular organs like liver, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissue.

Cartilage and Bones

Special forms of connective tissue with collagen fibers (types I-III) in their extracellular matrix.
Different fiber types result in different physical properties of cartilage.
Bone tissue's physical properties are due to the interaction of hydroxyapatite and collagen.
Bone development begins with a connective tissue template, which is replaced by cartilage and then ossified.

Muscle Tissue

Muscle tissue is responsible for movement.
The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

Skeletal Muscle

Voluntary, striated, and multinucleated.
Responsible for movement of bones and other structures.
Has a syncytium structure.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated, and has one nucleus.
Moves material through organs.
Can behave as a syncytium through direct contact with neurons or gap junctions.
Can stretch more than skeletal muscle.

Cardiac Muscle

Involuntary, striated, and branched.
Forms meshes connected by intercalated discs and gap junctions.
Functionally forms a syncytium with one nucleus in the cell center.
Moves blood through the body.

Nervous Tissue

Forms the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Consists of neurons, glial cells, and derivatives of sympathetic neurons.
All components originate from neuronal stem cells.
Responsible for communication within the nervous system, to muscles and glands, and from sensory receptors.
Communication occurs through electrical impulses and chemical signals at the synapse.
Three main types of neurons: sensory, motor, and interneurons.
Neurons contain a perikaryon (cell body), dendrites, and an axon.
The axon is surrounded by a myelin sheath, formed by oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system and Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system.
The tissue containing glia cells and neuron perikarya is called neuropil.

Tissue Organization

Tissues are organized in a hierarchy: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
This hierarchy allows for efficient functioning and adaptation to various physiological needs.

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Test your knowledge on the structure and function of glands and connective tissue. This quiz covers the types of glands, their secretions, and the role of connective tissue in the body. Explore the differences between exocrine and endocrine glands and understand the significance of connective tissue in supporting other tissues.