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What is a characteristic of surface (proper) epithelial tissue?

  • It is covered by other types of tissue.
  • It has its own blood supply.
  • It layers only exist in one form.
  • It forms the linings of body cavities. (correct)

Which classification of surface epithelial tissue allows for diffusion and absorption due to its thin structure?

  • Transitional
  • Stratified
  • Simple (correct)
  • Pseudostratified

What is the primary function of cuboidal cells in surface epithelial tissue?

  • Change shape depending on tension
  • Rapid passage of substances
  • Protection against wear and tear
  • Secretion or absorption (correct)

In the context of surface epithelial tissue, which type appears to have multiple layers but is actually a single layer?

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What type of cells in surface epithelial tissue are known for stretching and changing shape, particularly in the urinary bladder?

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What is the primary function of glandular epithelial tissue?

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What type of glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream?

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Which of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?

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Which component is more important to the function of connective tissues?

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What is the term for the immature phase of connective tissue cells that secrete ground substance and fibers?

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How do endocrine glands release their secretions?

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What are the two main components that make up the extracellular matrix (ECM)?

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What do all connective tissues develop from?

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What is the primary function of reticular fibers in connective tissue?

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Which cell type is primarily involved in the secretion of fibers and ground substance in connective tissue?

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What is the role of macrophages in connective tissue?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the immature phase of connective tissue cells?

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What type of mature connective tissue is characterized by a dense network of collagen and elastic fibers?

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Which cell type is primarily responsible for triggering an inflammatory response in innate immunity?

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Which of the following connective tissue cells is a fat cell that stores triglycerides?

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What phase follows the immature 'Blast' phase in connective tissue cell development?

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What is the primary role of connective tissue in the body?

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Which component of the extracellular matrix is responsible for providing a supportive medium for cellular exchange?

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What type of fiber in the extracellular matrix is known for its strength and resistance to stretching?

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What characteristic is unique to elastic fibers compared to collagen fibers?

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Which of the following connective tissues serves primarily as a transport system within the body?

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What function does the extracellular matrix (ECM) serve in relation to tissue types?

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Which component of the ground substance is known to trap water and increase its jelly-like consistency?

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Which of the following connective tissues is classified as having a low vascularization?

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What type of membranes primarily consist of an epithelial layer attached to connective tissue?

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Which type of membrane lines body cavities that do not open to the exterior?

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What is a key characteristic of synovial membranes?

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What is the primary function of synovial fluid?

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Which type of membrane is responsible for lining body cavities that open to the exterior?

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What type of connective tissue is the synovial membrane classified as?

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Which of the following characteristics differentiates epithelial tissue from connective tissue?

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Which membrane type is primarily associated with covering the surface of the body?

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What characteristic distinguishes skeletal muscle from cardiac muscle?

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Which feature is unique to cardiac muscle tissue?

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What is a key characteristic of smooth muscle tissue?

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Which type of tissue is primarily responsible for controlling body movements?

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In which type of tissue are gap junctions primarily found?

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Which statement accurately describes nervous tissue?

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What defines the structure of connective tissue?

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What type of muscular tissue is involuntarily controlled and lacks striations?

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Which of the following aspects correctly describes the structure of epithelial tissue?

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What is the primary function of synovial membranes?

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Flashcards

Surface (Proper) Epithelial Tissue

Epithelial tissue that forms the outer layer of the body and lines internal organs, vessels, and cavities. It lacks its own blood supply and relies on diffusion for nourishment.

Simple Epithelial Tissue

A type of surface epithelial tissue characterized by a single layer of cells. It's thin, allowing for easy diffusion, osmosis, filtration, and absorption.

Pseudostratified Epithelial Tissue

A type of surface epithelial tissue that appears to have multiple layers due to its structure, but it's actually a single layer of cells with varying heights.

Stratified Epithelial Tissue

A type of surface epithelial tissue with multiple layers of cells, providing greater protection and resistance to wear and tear.

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Transitional Epithelial Tissue

A type of surface epithelial tissue whose cells change shape based on the pressure applied. The most common example is the urinary bladder, where cells stretch to accommodate urine and collapse when empty.

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Membranes

Flat sheets of pliable tissue that cover or line body parts.

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Epithelial Membranes

Membranes composed of an epithelial layer attached to underlying connective tissue. These include mucous membranes, serous membranes, and cutaneous membranes.

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Mucous Membranes

Line body cavities that open to the exterior and secrete mucus for lubrication and protection.

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Serous Membranes

Line body cavities that don't open to the exterior and secrete lubricating fluid to reduce friction.

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Cutaneous Membranes

Cover the surface of the body (skin).

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Synovial Membranes

Do not open to the exterior, lack epithelium, and are composed of synoviocytes that secrete synovial fluid. They are found in joints and help lubricate and nourish cartilage.

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Muscular Tissue

Three types of muscular tissue: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.

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Nervous Tissue

The type of tissue responsible for communication, sensing and processing information.

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Glandular Epithelium

Specialized epithelial tissue that releases substances.

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Exocrine Glands

Glands that release their secretions into ducts, which then empty onto a surface.

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Endocrine Glands

Glands that release their secretions directly into the bloodstream.

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Extracellular Matrix (ECM)

The non-living material that surrounds cells in connective tissue. It provides structural support and plays a crucial role in tissue function.

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Ground Substance

A component of the extracellular matrix. It's a gel-like substance that fills the space between cells and fibers.

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Fibers (ECM)

Fibers within the extracellular matrix that provide strength and support to connective tissue.

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Blasts

Immature cells in connective tissue that are responsible for secreting the ground substance and fibers of the extracellular matrix.

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Cytes

Mature connective tissue cells that maintain the ECM, but have a reduced ability to secrete new matrix material.

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Connective Tissue Functions

Connective tissue's main function is to bind and support structures, protect organs, and compartmentalize tissues. It also provides a storage site for energy and a transport system for cells.

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Connective Tissue Vascularization

Connective tissue is highly vascularized, providing blood supply to surrounding epithelial tissue. Cartilage and tendons are exceptions, not being highly vascularized or associated with epithelial tissues.

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ECM Fibers

A component of the ECM, providing structural support. There are three main types: collagen, elastic, and reticular. Each type has a unique function.

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Collagen Fibers

The strongest and most abundant fibers in the ECM, resisting pulling and stretching. They are composed of protein.

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Elastic Fibers

Fibers that allow the ECM to stretch and return to its original length. They are composed of elastin protein and are abundant in skin.

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Fibroblasts

These cells are the most common type found in connective tissue and are responsible for secreting the extracellular matrix (ECM). This ECM is made of ground substance and fibers which give connective tissue its structure and function.

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Mast Cells

A type of connective tissue cell that plays a crucial role in the innate immune response. They release chemicals like histamine, which contributes to inflammation in response to injuries or infections.

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Adipocytes

This is a type of connective tissue cell that is responsible for storing triglycerides (fats). They are found in adipose tissue and act as energy reserves and provide insulation.

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Blast Phase

This phase of connective tissue cell development refers to immature cells that are actively involved in synthesizing and secreting the ground substance and fibers of the extracellular matrix.

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Cyte Phase

This phase of connective tissue cell development refers to mature cells that are involved in maintaining the health and integrity of the extracellular matrix.

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Connective Tissue Proper

This type of connective tissue is characterized by its high flexibility and abundance of fibers in its ground substance. Examples include tendons and ligaments, which connect muscles to bones and bones to each other, respectively.

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Supporting Connective Tissue

This type of connective tissue is characterized by a very dense network of collagen and elastic fibers, which gives it high tensile strength. Examples include cartilage and bone, which provide support and structure to the body.

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Liquid Connective Tissue

This type of connective tissue is a fluid matrix within which cells and other components are suspended. Blood is a prime example of liquid connective tissue.

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Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle tissue characterized by long, cylindrical fibers with multiple nuclei located at the periphery of the cells. It is responsible for voluntary movement and is typically attached to bones by tendons.

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Cardiac Muscle

A type of muscle tissue found only in the heart. It is characterized by branched, striated fibers with a single centrally located nucleus. Intercalated discs connect the fibers, allowing for rapid conduction of electrical impulses.

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Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach and intestines. It lacks striations, has spindle-shaped cells with a single centrally located nucleus, and is usually under involuntary control.

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Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that forms protective coverings, lines internal cavities and organs, and forms glands. It is composed of tightly packed cells with little extracellular matrix and is avascular, meaning it lacks blood vessels.

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Connective Tissue

A type of tissue that supports and protects other tissues and organs. It is composed of cells embedded in an extensive extracellular matrix containing fibers, proteins, and ground substance. It is vascular, meaning it has blood vessels.

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Intercalated Discs

Specialized junctions between cells in cardiac muscle that allow for rapid communication and coordinated contractions.

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Neuron

The fundamental unit of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body. It is composed of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.

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Neuroglia

Non-neuronal cells that support and protect neurons. They provide structure, insulation, and nourishment to nervous tissue.

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Study Notes

Tissues

  • Tissues are the next level of organization after cells
  • They are collections of cells
  • Tissues work together to perform a specific function
  • Tissues are categorized as hard (bone), semi-solid (fat), or liquid (blood)
  • Histology is the study of tissues
  • A pathologist examines tissues to aid other physicians in their diagnoses

Types of Tissues

  • Four primary types of tissues exist: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
  • Epithelial tissues cover body surfaces, line body cavities, and form glands; they interact with the internal and external environment
  • Connective tissues protect and support the body and organs, and are the most abundant and diverse tissue type
  • Muscle tissues function for contraction and the generation of force, including producing heat; they are involved in voluntary and involuntary movements
  • Nervous tissues detect changes in conditions and generate and transmit signals throughout the body, enabling responses to stimuli

Epithelial Tissue (Surface/Proper)

  • Avascular: does not have its own blood supply
  • Covers body surfaces and internal organs
  • Lines body cavities, vessels, and ducts
  • Forms a barrier between the external and internal environment
  • Classified by the number of cell layers (simple or stratified) and cell shape (squamous, cuboidal, columnar)

Simple Epithelium

  • Uni-laminar: one layer of cells
  • Thin structure facilitates diffusion, osmosis, and filtration
  • Found in lungs for gas exchange, and in parts of the digestive tract for absorption

Stratified Epithelium

  • Two or more layers of cells
  • Provides increased protection, found in areas exposed to friction or stress

Pseudostratified Epithelium

  • Appears multilayered but is not
  • Single layer of cells of varying heights, with nuclei at different levels.
  • Found in portions of the respiratory tract and ducts

Cell Shapes

  • Squamous: thin, flat cells
  • Cuboidal: cube-shaped cells
  • Columnar: taller than wide, column-shaped cells
  • Transitional: cells that change shape in response to stretching (e.g., urinary bladder)

Epithelial Tissue (Glandular)

  • Secretion is the primary function
  • Glands can be either endocrine or exocrine
  • Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
  • Exocrine glands secrete substances onto a surface via ducts

Connective Tissue

  • Most abundant tissue type
  • Develops from the same cell type (mesenchyme)
  • Variable vascularity, some highly vascularized
  • Consists of cells and extracellular matrix
  • Extracellular matrix is composed of ground substance and fibers

Components of ECM

  • Components that exist between cells and fibers
  • Supports cells, binds them together
  • Active role in tissue development and functions
  • Contains water, large organic molecules (GAGs)
  • Gives connective tissues their unique properties like flexibility and strength

Types of ECM Fibers

  • Collagen fibers: strong, flexible, the most abundant protein in the body
  • Elastic fibers: stretchable, allow for recoil after stretching
  • Reticular fibers: thin collagen fibers, provide supportive networks

Connective Tissue Cells

  • Fibroblasts: most common, secrete fibers and ground substance
  • Macrophages: develop from monocytes, destroy bacteria by phagocytosis
  • Mast cells: involve in triggering innate inflammatory responses
  • Adipocytes: store triglycerides (fat cells)
  • Plasma cells: secrete antibodies that attack foreign substances
  • Mature (cytes) and immature (blasts) phases are distinctive, differentiating functions

Connective Tissues: Mature Connective Tissues

  • Connective Tissue Proper: includes tendons, ligaments
  • Supporting Connective Tissue: includes cartilage, bone
  • Liquid Connective Tissue: includes blood

Connective Tissues: Four Types

  • Connective: protects, supports, and binds
  • Cartilage: supports and cushions
  • Bone: supports and protects
  • Blood: transports and delivers

Membranes

  • Flat sheets of pliable tissue
  • Two types of membranes: epithelial and synovial

Epithelial Membranes

  • Majority of membranes
  • Consists of an epithelial layer atop a connective tissue layer
  • Three types: mucous, serous, cutaneous
  • Mucous: lines body cavities opening to the exterior
  • Serous: lines body cavities that do not open to the exterior; secretes lubricating fluid
  • Cutaneous: covers the body's surface (skin)

Synovial Membranes

  • Synovial membranes are a type of connective tissue
  • Found where two bones articulate (move together)
  • Secretes fluid to lubricate articulating surfaces

Muscular Tissue

  • Three types: skeletal, cardiac, smooth

Skeletal Muscle

  • Attached to bones via tendons
  • Voluntary control, multi-nucleated with striated fibers

Cardiac Muscle

  • Found in the heart
  • Involuntary control, branched with intercalated discs, and single centrally located nucleus

Smooth Muscle

  • Found in walls of internal organs
  • Involuntary control, spindle-shaped cells with single nucleus

Nervous Tissue

  • Consists of neurons and neuroglia
  • Dendrites, axons, project from the main neuron body
  • Highly excitable; generate action potentials

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