Vertebrate Body Organization and Tissues
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What is the primary function of the coelom in vertebrates?

  • It houses the internal organs and serves as a cavity. (correct)
  • It generates body heat.
  • It supports the vertebrate's skeleton.
  • It allows for movement of the digestive tract.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four general classes of tissues?

  • Cartilage (correct)
  • Epithelial
  • Nerve
  • Muscle

Which organ system is primarily responsible for the transport of nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?

  • Respiratory system
  • Circulatory system (correct)
  • Digestive system
  • Endocrine system

What is a tissue?

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How many principal organ systems are identified in the vertebrate body?

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What are epithelial tissues primarily known for?

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Which of the following organ systems is responsible for producing hormones?

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Which type of tissue would you find in the lining of organs that often produce secretions?

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What are the three main shapes of epithelial cells?

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Which type of epithelium is primarily involved in protection and is usually multiple layers thick?

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What is the primary function of cuboidal epithelium?

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Which type of connective tissue is responsible for defense in the immune system?

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What do all connective tissues share as a common structural feature?

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What do lymphocytes primarily do in the immune response?

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What is the main distinguishing characteristic of simple epithelium?

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Which type of glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream?

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What are the three main parts of a neuron?

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

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What is the role of neurotransmitters?

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Which type of skeleton is characterized by being fluid-filled and encircled by muscles?

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Which type of neuron serves as a connector within the central nervous system?

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What are exoskeletons primarily made of?

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Motor neurons are responsible for carrying impulses in which direction?

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What occurs at the synapse between two neurons?

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What is the primary function of tendons in the skeletal system?

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Which components make up the axial skeleton?

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How do muscles contract according to the sliding filament model?

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What structure forms the shoulder joints in the human body?

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What is the total number of bones in the adult human skeleton?

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What maintains the stability of the bones at the joints?

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What role does ATP play in muscle contraction?

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Which bones form the pelvic girdle in humans?

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What type of muscle is organized into sheets of cells and contains a single nucleus?

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Which type of muscle cell forms long fibers through the fusion of multiple cells?

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What is the primary function of myofilaments within muscle cells?

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What feature distinguishes cardiac muscle tissue from the other muscle types?

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Which type of cells supports neurons by providing nutrition and insulation?

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Electrical impulses in cardiac muscle are transmitted through which structures?

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What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movement of the skeleton?

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What essential proteins make up the myofilaments in muscle cells?

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What is one of the key components secreted by fibroblasts in fibrous connective tissue?

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What gives cartilage its firm but flexible characteristic?

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How does bone compare to cartilage in terms of strength?

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Which type of bone is described as having a dense and compact outer layer?

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What is the function of osteoblasts in bone formation?

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What condition is characterized by the excessive loss of bone mass?

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What happens to bone as a person ages, particularly affecting the backbone?

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What are the two types of cells involved in bone remodeling?

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Vertebrate Body Organization

Vertebrates have a long internal tube (from mouth to anus) suspended in a body cavity (coelom). The coelom is divided into thoracic (heart, lungs) and abdominal (stomach, intestines, liver) cavities in many terrestrial vertebrates.

Tissue

A group of similar cells performing a specific function.

Epithelial Tissue

Protective tissue that covers surfaces, senses, or secretes.

Connective Tissue

A tissue type that supports, connects or separates other tissues.

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Muscle Tissue

Tissue that produces movement.

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Nerve Tissue

Tissue that transmits nerve impulses.

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Organ

A group of tissues working together.

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Organ System

A group of organs working together to perform a major function.

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Epithelial tissue types

Epithelial tissue is classified into squamous, cuboidal, and columnar shapes.

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Simple vs. Stratified Epithelium

Simple epithelium is one cell layer, important for material exchange. Stratified epithelium has multiple layers, providing protection.

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Cuboidal Epithelium Function

Cuboidal epithelium is involved in secretion, often forming glands (endocrine or exocrine).

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Connective Tissue Function Categories

Connective tissue has categories for defense (immune), support (skeleton), and transport/storage (blood, fat).

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Connective Tissue Matrix

Connective tissue has an abundant extracellular matrix (a substance) between widely spaced cells.

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Immune Cells (Defense)

Immune cells (white blood cells) include macrophages that engulf invaders and lymphocytes that attack infected cells or create antibodies.

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Skeletal Connective Tissue Types

Skeletal connective tissue types include types, which are involved in support.

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Epithelial Tissue Regeneration

Epithelial tissue is known for its remarkable regenerative abilities.

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Fibrous connective tissue

Connective tissue made of fibroblasts that secrete structural proteins like collagen.

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Collagen

A structural protein found in fibrous connective tissues, giving them strength and flexibility.

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Cartilage

A firm, flexible connective tissue made of collagen.

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Bone

Stronger than cartilage, with collagen fibers coated in calcium phosphate.

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Adipose tissue

Connective tissue made of fat-accumulating cells.

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Compact bone

Dense outer layer of bone.

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Spongy bone

Inner, more open lattice structure of bone, where red blood cells form.

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Bone remodeling

Dynamic process where osteoblasts build bone and osteoclasts break it down.

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Muscle Cells

The motors of the vertebrate body, containing contractile proteins called myofilaments.

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Myofilaments

Contractile protein fibers in muscle cells, primarily made of actin and myosin.

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Smooth Muscle

Muscle type found in blood vessels and gut; long, spindle-shaped cells with a single nucleus.

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Skeletal Muscle

Muscle type that moves bones; formed by fused cells, creating long fibers with nuclei on the edge.

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Cardiac Muscle

Muscle of the heart; organized into branching chains that interconnect to form a network, allowing for coordinated contractions.

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Neurons

Specialized nerve cells that transmit nerve impulses.

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Glial Cells

Supporting cells in nerve tissue that provide nutrition, support, and insulation to neurons.

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Gap Junctions

Small openings that allow electrical impulses to pass between cells, e.g. in cardiac muscle.

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Neuron Parts

Neurons have a cell body (with nucleus), dendrites (to receive signals), and an axon (to send signals).

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Neuron Types

Sensory neurons send signals to the brain, motor neurons send signals from the brain to muscles, and association neurons connect the two.

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Synapse

The tiny gap between neurons where chemical signals (neurotransmitters) pass information between neurons.

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Hydraulic Skeleton

A fluid-filled cavity surrounded by muscles that change pressure to create movement in the body.

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Exoskeleton

A rigid outer covering of the body that provides protection and a framework for muscles to attach.

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Endoskeleton

A rigid internal framework to which muscles are attached, supporting the body's structure.

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Nerve Impulse Transmission

Neurons transmit electrical signals from one part of the body to another.

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Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that carry signals across the synapse.

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Axial Skeleton

Part of the skeletal system consisting of the skull, backbone (vertebrae), and rib cage.

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Appendicular Skeleton

Part of the skeletal system including the bones of the arms, legs, and the shoulder and hip girdles.

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Skeletal Muscles

Muscles attached to bones that cause movement.

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Tendons

Connective tissues that attach muscles to bones.

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Origin of a Muscle

The stationary end of a muscle during contraction.

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Insertion of a Muscle

The end of a muscle that moves during contraction.

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Sliding Filament Model

Mechanism describing how actin and myosin filaments contract muscles.

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Myosin Filament

A muscle protein filament that pulls on actin filaments to cause contraction.

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Study Notes

Vertebrate Body Organization

  • Vertebrates share a common body plan: a long internal tube running from mouth to anus, enclosed within a coelom.
  • The coelom in terrestrial vertebrates is divided into two cavities: thoracic (heart and lungs) and abdominal (stomach, intestines, liver).

Tissues

  • Tissues are groups of similarly-typed cells performing a specific function.
  • Four main tissue types exist: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve.

Epithelial Tissue

  • Functions in protection, sensation, and secretion.
  • Protects underlying tissues from dehydration.
  • Acts as sensory surfaces in many sense organs.
  • Forms secretory glands which secrete materials (e.g., sweat, milk, saliva, digestive enzymes).
  • Classified by cell shape (squamous, cuboidal, columnar).
  • Typically one or two cells thick but cells are tightly bound.
  • Possesses strong regenerative abilities.
  • Two main types: simple (one layer; important for exchange), stratified (multiple layers; protection).

Connective Tissue

  • Cells fall into three categories: defence (immune cells), support (skeletal cells), and transport/storage (blood, fat).
  • Characterized by abundant extracellular matrix between widely spaced cells.
  • Immune cells (white blood cells): Macrophages engulf and digest invaders; Lymphocytes attack virus-infected cells or make antibodies.
  • Skeletal connective tissues include: fibrous connective tissue (made of fibroblasts secreting proteins like collagen), cartilage (firm but flexible due to collagen structure), and bone (stronger than cartilage; collagen coated in calcium phosphate).
  • Bone is dynamic tissue constantly being remodeled. Bone has two parts - compact (dense outer layer) and spongy (interior lattice structure). Red blood cells form in spongy bone marrow.
  • Bone formation involves osteoblasts laying down collagen along stress lines, then calcium minerals impregnating the fibers. Layered structure around a central channel (Haversian canal).
  • Bone remodeling is ongoing; osteoblasts deposit bone, osteoclasts break it down, releasing calcium. Excessive bone loss is osteoporosis.

Muscle Tissue

  • Muscle cells are the body's motors.
  • Contain contractile proteins (myofilaments) - actin and myosin.
  • Three main types of muscle: smooth, skeletal, cardiac.

Smooth Muscle

  • Spindle-shaped cells.
  • Single nucleus per cell.
  • Organized into sheets.
  • Found in blood vessels and gut.

Skeletal Muscle

  • Formed by fusion of cells into long fibers.
  • Nuclei located at the periphery.
  • Composed of myofibrils.
  • The myofibrils are composed of actin and myosin myofilaments.
  • Responsible for moving bones.

Cardiac Muscle

  • Organized into branching networks of cells.
  • Electrical impulses pass between cells at gap junctions.
  • Causes the heart to contract in a coordinated fashion.

Nerve Tissue

  • Carries information rapidly throughout the body.
  • Composed of two cell types: neurons and glial cells.
  • Neurons transmit nerve impulses.
  • Glial cells support, nourish, and insulate neurons.
  • Each neuron has a cell body (nucleus), dendrites (receiving nerve impulses), and an axon (transmitting nerve impulses away from the cell body.)
  • Three types of neurons: Sensory (carry impulses from body to CNS), Motor (carry impulses from CNS to muscles), Association (within CNS connect sensory and motor).
  • Communication between neurons occurs at synapses using chemical signals (neurotransmitters).

Skeletons

  • Animals move due to muscles attached to a rigid skeleton.
  • Three main types: hydraulic (fluid-filled cavities), exoskeleton (rigid outer covering), endoskeleton (rigid internal framework).
  • Human skeleton consists of 206 bones: axial (skull, spine, rib cage) and appendicular (limb bones, girdles).
  • Bones pivot around joints.

Muscles and their Function

  • Tendons connect muscles to bones.
  • Muscle origin is the stationary end, the insertion is the movable end.
  • Muscles contract to move bones and generate force by a sliding-filament mechanism, where actin and myosin filaments slide past each other. Requires ATP energy.

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