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How is weight gain accomplished in adipocytes?
How is weight gain accomplished in adipocytes?
Individual adipocytes easily lose and gain cell volume by losing or accumulating more fat.
What is inhibiting the sperm in a woman with granulation tissue?
What is inhibiting the sperm in a woman with granulation tissue?
Granulation tissue secretes bacteria-inhibiting substances.
Why is recovery from a tendon injury long and painful?
Why is recovery from a tendon injury long and painful?
Recovery will be long and painful because collagenous structures like tendons are poorly vascularized.
Why do cartilage and tendons take so long to heal?
Why do cartilage and tendons take so long to heal?
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How does hypersecretion of serous fluid in mesothelial cancer affect respiration?
How does hypersecretion of serous fluid in mesothelial cancer affect respiration?
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In cases of ruptured appendix, what serous membrane is likely to become infected?
In cases of ruptured appendix, what serous membrane is likely to become infected?
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What are some advantages of the avascularity of epithelium and cartilage?
What are some advantages of the avascularity of epithelium and cartilage?
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Why do muscle cells have many mitochondria?
Why do muscle cells have many mitochondria?
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What types of tissue can have microvilli and cilia?
What types of tissue can have microvilli and cilia?
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Why do endocrine glands start out having ducts?
Why do endocrine glands start out having ducts?
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What are the differences between basal lamina and basement membrane?
What are the differences between basal lamina and basement membrane?
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Is the elastic connective tissue layer in large arteries regulatory or irregularly arranged?
Is the elastic connective tissue layer in large arteries regulatory or irregularly arranged?
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What kind of tissue surrounds a bone shaft?
What kind of tissue surrounds a bone shaft?
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Why are skeletal muscle cells multinucleate?
Why are skeletal muscle cells multinucleate?
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How does the nervous system develop from the ectoderm?
How does the nervous system develop from the ectoderm?
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Study Notes
Weight Gain and Fat Cell Function
- Adipocytes (fat cells) cannot divide but can change volume by storing or releasing fat.
Granulation Tissue and Fertility
- Granulation tissue in the vaginal canal can inhibit sperm due to its secretion of substances that impede bacteria and sperm function.
Tendon Healing
- Tendons heal slowly due to poor vascularization, leading to long and painful recovery times.
Cartilage and Tendon Recovery
- Healing time for cartilage and tendons is prolonged because:
- Cartilage is largely avascular.
- Tendons are poorly supplied with blood, slowing down healing.
Serous Fluid and Respiratory Issues
- In mesothelial cancer, excess serous fluid in the pleura compresses lung volume, making breathing difficult and impairing nutrient diffusion to tissues.
Peritoneum Infections
- Infections of the peritoneum, often due to ruptured appendix, can spread rapidly and endanger life due to its proximity to many vascularized organs.
Avascularity in Tissues
- Avascular characteristics of epithelium provide:
- Protection from damage to underlying blood vessels.
- The ability to withstand severe compression (in cartilage) and tensile forces (in tendons).
Muscle Cell Structure
- Muscle cells are rich in mitochondria for ATP production, whereas macrophages contain lysosomes for breaking down ingested materials.
Microvilli and Cilia in Epithelium
- Microvilli enhance surface area on simple cuboidal and columnar epithelia, while cilia are primarily found on simple columnar and pseudostratified epithelium.
Endocrine Gland Development
- Endocrine glands begin with ducts due to their origin from surface epithelium during embryonic stages, eventually losing these ducts.
Basal Lamina vs. Basement Membrane
- The basal lamina is part of the basement membrane, which also includes connective tissue fibers, making it distinct from just being a membranous structure.
Elastic Connective Tissue in Arteries
- Large arteries feature irregularly arranged elastic connective tissue to allow multidirectional expansion and flexibility.
Bone Shaft Tissue
- Bone shafts are encased by dense irregular connective tissue, offering structural support and protection.
Multinucleate Skeletal Muscle Cells
- Skeletal muscle cells are multinucleate to meet high protein synthesis demands due to their large size.
Nervous System Development
- The nervous system arises from ectoderm through the process of invagination, similar to how internal glands develop from superficial epithelial layers.
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Description
Explore the functions of adipocytes, the healing processes of tendons and cartilage, and the implications of granulation tissue in fertility. This quiz also covers the impact of serous fluid on respiratory issues and the dangers of peritoneum infections. Test your understanding of these critical physiological concepts!
