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Mitosis results in two daughter cells that are __________ to the parent cell.
Mitosis results in two daughter cells that are __________ to the parent cell.
genetically identical
Organology is the study of a group of tissues arranged in the pattern of a particular __________.
Organology is the study of a group of tissues arranged in the pattern of a particular __________.
organ
The process of __________ removes water from tissue during preparation for histological study.
The process of __________ removes water from tissue during preparation for histological study.
dehydration
Proteins are formed by __________ synthesis, where amino acids are linked together in a specific sequence.
Proteins are formed by __________ synthesis, where amino acids are linked together in a specific sequence.
During meiosis, the daughter cells contain only one copy of each __________.
During meiosis, the daughter cells contain only one copy of each __________.
Endosomes capture and distribute materials for ______, recycling, or their incorporation into metabolic pathways.
Endosomes capture and distribute materials for ______, recycling, or their incorporation into metabolic pathways.
The cytoskeleton is composed of protein ______, which help maintain cell shape and facilitate movement.
The cytoskeleton is composed of protein ______, which help maintain cell shape and facilitate movement.
Meiosis is also known as ______ division since daughter cells only contain half the chromosomes of parent cells.
Meiosis is also known as ______ division since daughter cells only contain half the chromosomes of parent cells.
______ is a type of asexual reproduction seen in prokaryotes.
______ is a type of asexual reproduction seen in prokaryotes.
During mitosis, the cell undergoes several phases, including prophase, metaphase, prometaphase, and ______.
During mitosis, the cell undergoes several phases, including prophase, metaphase, prometaphase, and ______.
The goal of mitosis is to achieve ______ through the regeneration of somatic cells.
The goal of mitosis is to achieve ______ through the regeneration of somatic cells.
Meiosis I focuses on the separation of ______ pairs.
Meiosis I focuses on the separation of ______ pairs.
Cell elongation during binary fission occurs after chromosome ______ and replication.
Cell elongation during binary fission occurs after chromosome ______ and replication.
The basic and fundamental unit of life is called a ______.
The basic and fundamental unit of life is called a ______.
Eukaryotic cells have a defined ______.
Eukaryotic cells have a defined ______.
Prokaryotic cells lack a defined ______.
Prokaryotic cells lack a defined ______.
The ______ is responsible for enhancing contrast by coloring specific tissue components.
The ______ is responsible for enhancing contrast by coloring specific tissue components.
The __________ is a gel-like matrix that fills the inside of a cell.
The __________ is a gel-like matrix that fills the inside of a cell.
Cells that possess a cellulose cell wall, chloroplasts, and vacuoles are classified as ______ cells.
Cells that possess a cellulose cell wall, chloroplasts, and vacuoles are classified as ______ cells.
Ribosomes synthesize proteins using the genetic information from __________.
Ribosomes synthesize proteins using the genetic information from __________.
Animal cells may have a rigid cell wall, but they often possess ______.
Animal cells may have a rigid cell wall, but they often possess ______.
The process of __________ involves transferring information from DNA to RNA.
The process of __________ involves transferring information from DNA to RNA.
Periodic Acid Schiff Stain (PAS) is a technique for highlighting ______, mucins and some proteoglycans.
Periodic Acid Schiff Stain (PAS) is a technique for highlighting ______, mucins and some proteoglycans.
__________ are essential organelles for cellular functioning and survival, synthesizing proteins.
__________ are essential organelles for cellular functioning and survival, synthesizing proteins.
The process of ______ ensures that the embedding medium fully penetrates the tissue.
The process of ______ ensures that the embedding medium fully penetrates the tissue.
The method used to produce thin slices of tissue for examination is known as ______.
The method used to produce thin slices of tissue for examination is known as ______.
The __________ process in DNA replication is known as semiconservative replication.
The __________ process in DNA replication is known as semiconservative replication.
Mitochondria are crucial for cellular __________ by providing energy.
Mitochondria are crucial for cellular __________ by providing energy.
Xylene and Toluene are examples of clearing agents used in ______ processes.
Xylene and Toluene are examples of clearing agents used in ______ processes.
The __________ is a network of interconnected membranes that extends from the nuclear membrane.
The __________ is a network of interconnected membranes that extends from the nuclear membrane.
Flagella and cilia are specialized structures for __________.
Flagella and cilia are specialized structures for __________.
The primary function of the __________ is to regulate cellular shape and play a role in cellular movements.
The primary function of the __________ is to regulate cellular shape and play a role in cellular movements.
In __________ synthesis, the RNA codes for specific proteins.
In __________ synthesis, the RNA codes for specific proteins.
The ______ houses DNA and is located in the center of eukaryotic cells.
The ______ houses DNA and is located in the center of eukaryotic cells.
The ______ is involved in the synthesis and modification of proteins.
The ______ is involved in the synthesis and modification of proteins.
Specializes in lipid synthesis and detoxification, the ______ lacks ribosomes.
Specializes in lipid synthesis and detoxification, the ______ lacks ribosomes.
The ______ processes and packages proteins and lipids produced in the endoplasmic reticulum.
The ______ processes and packages proteins and lipids produced in the endoplasmic reticulum.
During ______, the cell replicates its DNA to prepare for cell division.
During ______, the cell replicates its DNA to prepare for cell division.
The ______ is involved in the synthesis of ribosomes.
The ______ is involved in the synthesis of ribosomes.
Euchromatin is generally in a ______ state, allowing for active gene expression.
Euchromatin is generally in a ______ state, allowing for active gene expression.
Heterochromatin is characterized by being ______ and more coiled than euchromatin.
Heterochromatin is characterized by being ______ and more coiled than euchromatin.
The Golgi apparatus is composed of a series of flattened sacs called ______.
The Golgi apparatus is composed of a series of flattened sacs called ______.
The ______ supports cellular communication with the outside environment.
The ______ supports cellular communication with the outside environment.
Flashcards
Endosomes role
Endosomes role
Endosomes process materials for degradation, recycling, or metabolic pathways, playing a role in lipid and bile acid synthesis/degradation, and regulating lipid metabolism.
Cytoskeleton function
Cytoskeleton function
The cytoskeleton maintains cell shape, enables movement and division, supporting cellular function and survival.
Mitosis
Mitosis
Active stage of cellular division, part of the complete cell cycle, specifically the M-phase.
Mitosis Phases
Mitosis Phases
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Meiosis
Meiosis
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Meiosis I focus
Meiosis I focus
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Meiosis II focus
Meiosis II focus
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Binary Fission Reproduction
Binary Fission Reproduction
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Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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Ribosome
Ribosome
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Transcription
Transcription
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Translation
Translation
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
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Semiconservative DNA replication
Semiconservative DNA replication
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Cellular structures
Cellular structures
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Energy Supply
Energy Supply
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Cell Nucleus
Cell Nucleus
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Rough ER
Rough ER
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Smooth ER
Smooth ER
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Golgi Apparatus
Golgi Apparatus
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Euchromatin
Euchromatin
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Heterochromatin
Heterochromatin
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Molecular transport
Molecular transport
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Cellular communication
Cellular communication
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Nucleolus
Nucleolus
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Cell Theory - Who?
Cell Theory - Who?
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Why Fix Tissues?
Why Fix Tissues?
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Dehydration in Histology
Dehydration in Histology
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Human Body Composition - What are the main parts?
Human Body Composition - What are the main parts?
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Virchow's Law - What is it?
Virchow's Law - What is it?
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Clearing in Histology
Clearing in Histology
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Infiltration in Histology
Infiltration in Histology
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Embedding in Histology
Embedding in Histology
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Sectioning in Histology
Sectioning in Histology
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Staining in Histology
Staining in Histology
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Prokaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic Cells
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Eukaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
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What differentiates plant and animal cells?
What differentiates plant and animal cells?
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What is a Trichrome Stain?
What is a Trichrome Stain?
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Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) Stain
Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) Stain
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Study Notes
Introduction to Histology
- Histology is the study of normal body tissues and how they form organs.
- It's a division of anatomy.
- It's a precursor to pathology.
4 Types of Tissue
- Epithelial Tissue
- Connective Tissue
- Muscular Tissue
- Nervous Tissue
Pathology
- Pathology studies abnormal tissues or those with altered structure and function.
Tissues
- Tissues are groups of cells with similar structures and intercellular materials.
- These structures work together to carry out specific functions.
Cytology
- Cytology examines the cells and their structures.
Cells
- Cells are the basic units of all living things.
Organology
- Organology studies how tissues are organized into specific organs.
Mitosis
- Mitosis is the process of cell division where a parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
Meiosis
- Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces four daughter cells that are not identical to the parent cell.
- This process is for germ cells.
Brief History
- Marcelo Malpighi is considered the "Father of Histology."
- He first described tissue formation using simple lenses.
- Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe and describe living cells using a handheld microscope.
- Robert Hooke observed a cork slice under a microscope, discovering compartments he called cells, which laid the groundwork for cell theory.
- Robert Brown introduced the concept of the nucleus.
- Marie Francois Bichat classified the different groups of cells as tissues.
- Matthias Schleiden and Theodor Schwann proposed the cell theory for plants and animals respectively
- Max Schultze described cells as masses of nucleated protoplasm.
- Friedrich Gustav Jacob Henle published the first human histology textbook.
- Rudolf Virchow described the human body as a "cell state".
Tissue Preparation Techniques
- Fixation: Preserves tissue structure by stopping self-digestion and microbial growth. This is usually accomplished by using formaldehyde.
- Dehydration: Removes water from the tissue using graded alcohol solutions(70%, 95%, 100% alcohol). This allows the tissue to be compatible with the embedding medium.
- Clearing: Replaces alcohol with a clearing agent to make the tissue transparent. This allows the tissue to be compatible with the embedding medium; Xylene and Toluene.
- Infiltration: Ensures the embedding medium penetrates the tissue completely.
- Embedding: Provides a solid support medium to support the tissue for sectioning.
- Sectioning/Trimming: Produces thin slices of the tissue for microscopic examination. This can be using a microtome.
- Staining: Enhances tissue contrast by coloring specific components under a microscope, enabling better visualization of structure.
Microscopy
- Compound microscopes are essential tools in histology. Components highlighted include the eyepiece (ocular lens), objective lens, stage clips, aperture, condenser, iris diaphragm, illuminator, arm, specimen stage, focus knobs (fine and coarse), base, and light switch.
Cellular Components and Elements
- Cell Membranes: Surrounds the cell; composed of a phospholipid bilayer.
- Cell Nucleus: Contains DNA, located in the center of eukaryotic cells. It also contains nucleolus which is responsible for ribosome synthesis.
- Cytoplasm: Gel-like matrix within the cell, consisting of water, salts, proteins, and organic molecules.
- Endoplasmic reticulum: Network of interconnected membranes, involved in protein and lipid synthesis and transport. The rough ER contains ribosomes and the smooth ER does not.
- Ribosomes: Responsible for synthesizing proteins. Located in the cytoplasm and rough ER.
- Golgi apparatus: Processes and packages proteins and lipids, acting as the cell's "shipping center."
- Mitochondria: Generate energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
- Lysosomes & Peroxisomes: Involved in cellular digestion and waste removal.
- Cytoskeleton: Provides structural support and enables cell movement.
Cellular Processes
- Transcription: Process of copying DNA information into RNA to make proteins.
- Translation: Process of using RNA information to build proteins.
- Replication: Process by which DNA is copied.
- Cell Division: Process by which cells reproduce. Mitosis produces identical cells in somatic cells; Meiosis produces gametes (sex cells) which contain half the number of chromosomes. Methods may involve binary fission, mitosis, or different types of meiosis.
Cellular Functions
- Energy Supply: Mitochondria produce energy for the cell.
- Cellular Digestion: Lysosomes and peroxisomes break down molecules.
- Storage and Transportation: Vacuoles and vesicles store and transport materials.
- Movement: Flagella and cilia enable movement.
- Support: Cytoskeleton provides structure.
Specialized Cellular Components
- Flagella & Cilia: Specialized structures for movement.
- Vacuoles: Storage organelles, common in plant cells.
- Vesicles: Membrane-enclosed small sacs, involved in transport and other functions.
Tissues and their Structures/functions
- Epithelial Tissue: Covers body surfaces; functions in protection, secretion, absorption, and excretion.
- Connective Tissue: Supports and connects body parts; e.g., bone, cartilage, blood.
- Muscle Tissue: Enables movement; e.g., skeletal, smooth, cardiac.
- Nervous Tissue: Conducts nerve impulses; e.g., brain, spinal cord.
Additional Concepts
- Basic Tissue Components: Cells (basic unit of tissue) and extracellular matrix (ECM consisting of fibers and ground substance)
- Staining Techniques: Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) stain to visualize cellular structures and components
- Basic concepts of biological processes relevant to tissue study.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of histology, including the study of body tissues and their organization into organs. It also touches on different types of tissues, cytology, and cell division processes like mitosis and meiosis. Test your understanding of how tissues relate to both normal and pathological states.
