Tissue Types in Human Anatomy
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What is the function of simple squamous epithelial tissue?

  • Absorption of nutrients
  • Rapid diffusion and filtration (correct)
  • Secretion of mucus
  • Protection from abrasion
  • Which of the following is NOT a location where simple squamous epithelium can be found?

  • Air sacs in the lungs
  • Lining of blood vessels
  • Serous membranes
  • Lining of the stomach (correct)
  • What is a characteristic feature of simple cuboidal epithelial tissue?

  • Cells are tall and narrow
  • Cells have multiple layers
  • Cells are about as tall as they are wide (correct)
  • Cells are flattened and irregular
  • Which of the following is a function of simple columnar epithelium?

    <p>Secretion of mucus and absorption of nutrients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the bladder?

    <p>Transitional epithelium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between stratified squamous epithelium and keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

    <p>Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium has a layer of keratin on its surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium found?

    <p>Lining of the respiratory tract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium is found in the inner lining of the digestive tract?

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    What is the primary function of simple cuboidal epithelium?

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    What is the distinguishing characteristic of simple columnar epithelium?

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    Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?

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    Which of the following features is NOT characteristic of simple columnar epithelium?

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    What is the function of goblet cells found in simple columnar epithelium?

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    What is the role of the basement membrane in simple columnar epithelium?

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    What is the primary difference between simple cuboidal and simple columnar epithelium?

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    Which connective tissue type serves as the packing material of the body and fills spaces around organs?

    <p>Loose CT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue?

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    Which of the following is NOT a function of connective tissue?

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    Which type of connective tissue is specialized for storage of fat?

    <p>Adipose CT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue is found in tendons and ligaments?

    <p>Dense Regular CT (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cell types is found in cartilage?

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    What is the name of the stem cell that gives rise to all connective tissues?

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    Which type of connective tissue is found in the walls of large arteries and in the vocal cords?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of connective tissue that distinguishes it from epithelial tissue?

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    Which type of connective tissue is responsible for providing support and structure to the lymphatic organs?

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    Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear?

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    Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

    <p>Producing red blood cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural component responsible for providing compressional strength to bone?

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    Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of fibrocartilage?

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    Which type of cartilage is characterized by the presence of large chondrocytes in lacunae with limited ground substance?

    <p>Fibrocartilage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT a part of fluid connective tissue?

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    What is the primary function of erythrocytes?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hyaline cartilage?

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    Where can hyaline cartilage be found?

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    What is the primary function of leukocytes?

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    Which of these is a characteristic shared by both blood and hyaline cartilage?

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    What is the main function of platelets?

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    What is the difference between the location of leukocytes and erythrocytes in the body?

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    What is a lacuna in the context of cartilage?

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    What type of connective tissue makes up the majority of the fetal skeleton?

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    Flashcards

    Simple Squamous Epithelium

    A single layer of thin, flat cells allowing rapid diffusion and filtration; found in air sacs of lungs.

    Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

    A single layer of cube-shaped cells with a centrally located nucleus; often found in glands and kidney tubules.

    Stratified Squamous Epithelium

    Multiple layers of flat cells; provides protection; found in areas like the mouth and vagina.

    Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

    Multiple layers of cube-shaped cells; mainly found in secretory ducts of glands.

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    Columnar Epithelium

    Tall, column-shaped cells; can be simple (one layer) or stratified (multiple layers); often in digestive tract.

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    Transitional Epithelium

    Epithelium that can change shape; found in the bladder; allows stretching.

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    Pseudo-stratified Columnar Epithelium

    Single layer of cells that appear stratified; typically contains cilia and goblet cells; lines respiratory tract.

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    Function of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

    Main functions include absorption and secretion.

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    Location of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

    Found in kidney tubules, thyroid gland follicles, surface of ovary, and in secretory regions and ducts of most glands.

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    Simple Columnar Epithelium

    A single layer of taller cells with oval-shaped nuclei, often contains microvilli and goblet cells for secretion.

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    Function of Simple Columnar Epithelium

    Primary roles include absorption and secretion of mucin.

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    Location of Simple Columnar Epithelium

    Lines most of the digestive tract including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

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    Goblet Cells

    Specialized cells within columnar epithelium that secrete mucin.

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    Microvilli

    Small finger-like projections on the apical surface of some epithelial cells, increasing surface area for absorption.

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    Basement Membrane

    Thin, fibrous layer that separates epithelial tissue from connective tissue, providing support.

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    Intervertebral discs

    Cartilaginous structures between vertebrae with collagen fibers.

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    Fibrocartilage

    Type of cartilage with parallel collagen fibers for strength and shock absorption.

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    Elastic cartilage

    Flexible cartilage with abundant elastic fibers allowing shape maintenance.

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    Osteocytes

    Bone cells residing in lacunae within calcified matrix.

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    Spongy bone

    Bone tissue organized in a meshwork, contains hemopoietic tissue.

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    Connective Tissue (CT)

    The most diverse and abundant tissue type, originating from mesoderm in embryos.

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    Extracellular Matrix

    A mixture of protein fibers and ground substance filling spaces between cells in connective tissue.

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    Protein Fibers

    Components of the extracellular matrix, including elastic fibers, collagen, and reticular fibers.

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    Ground Substance

    A mixture of proteins and carbohydrates with varying salts and water in the extracellular matrix.

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    Functions of Connective Tissue

    Includes physical protection, support, binding, storage, transport, and immune protection.

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    Mesenchymal Cells

    Stem cells that can differentiate into various types of connective tissues.

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    Fluid Connective Tissue

    A type of connective tissue that includes blood and lymph.

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    Supporting Connective Tissue

    Includes cartilage and bone, providing structure and support.

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    Connective Tissue Proper

    Includes loose connective tissue and dense connective tissue, providing varying degrees of support and flexibility.

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    Chondrocytes and Osteocytes

    Cells found in cartilage and bone, respectively, located in small spaces called lacunae.

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    Plasma

    The liquid portion of blood that contains water, proteins, and dissolved substances.

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    Erythrocytes

    Red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

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    Leukocytes

    White blood cells responsible for protecting the body against infections and foreign invaders.

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    Platelets

    Cell fragments in blood that are crucial for blood clotting.

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    Blood Function

    Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, nutrients, and waste; protects body from infection; regulates temperature.

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    Location of Blood

    Found within blood vessels; white blood cells can move into surrounding tissues.

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    Hyaline Cartilage

    A type of connective tissue with a glassy matrix and irregular chondrocytes; provides support.

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    Function of Hyaline Cartilage

    Provides support and flexibility; forms much of the fetal skeleton.

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    Location of Hyaline Cartilage

    Found in the tip of the nose, trachea, larynx, and the ends of long bones.

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    Study Notes

    Nervous Tissue

    • Composed of neurons and neuroglial cells
    • Neurons initiate and transmit electrical signals
    • Neuroglial cells support and protect neurons

    Muscle Tissue

    • Skeletal muscle: Attached to bones, responsible for voluntary movement and thermoregulation. Long, cylindrical, multinucleated fibers with visible striations.
    • Cardiac muscle: Found in the heart, responsible for pumping blood. Medium-sized, branching cells with one or two centrally located nuclei and intercalated discs (under involuntary control).
    • Smooth muscle: Located in internal organs, responsible for involuntary movement (e.g., intestines, stomach). Short fusiform cells with a centrally located nucleus, lack visible striations (under involuntary control).

    Epithelial Tissue

    • Lines and covers surfaces, and forms glands
    • Cells are tightly packed to create a barrier with no extracellular matrix.
    • Classified by cell layers (simple or stratified) and cell shape (squamous, cuboidal, columnar, pseudostratified) Example shapes: simple squamous, stratified squamous, simple columnar, keratinized stratified squamous, pseudostratified columnar.

    Connective Tissue

    • Supports and connects other tissues & organs.
    • Characterized by an extracellular matrix between cells
      • Fluid Connective Tissue: Blood (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets)
      • Supporting Connective Tissue: Cartilage (hyaline, fibro, elastic) and Bone (osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts)
      • Connective Tissue Proper: Loose connective tissue (areolar, adipose, reticular) and Dense connective tissue (dense regular, dense irregular, elastic)
        • Loose connective tissue: A body packing material, surrounds organs.
          • Areolar: Abundant, viscous ground substance, few collagen and elastic fibers, primarily protects and binds
          • Adipose: Closely packed adipocytes, stores energy, insulates, cushions.
          • Reticular: Meshwork of reticular fibers; stroma for lymphatic organs.
        • Dense connective tissue: Provides strength;
          • Dense irregular: Irregularly arranged collagen fibers, withstands stress in all directions (superficial layers of dermis, organ capsules)
          • Dense regular: Parallel collagen fibers, withstands stress in one direction (tendons, ligaments)
          • Elastic: Elastic fibers, allows for stretching and recoil (walls of large arteries, vocal cords, ligaments).

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