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Bio lab 6
Bio lab 6
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
11/10/2011

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Tissue
Definition
Part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

*epithelium
*connective-Tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments


*muscle-Animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells


*nervous-Tissue composed of neurons
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Organ
Definition
Organ is a group of tissues [tissues are made up of cells] performing similar functions .

Varoius organs further forms an organ system & various organ systems form up the the most part of anatomy of an organism .
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Skin
Definition
The membranous tissue forming the external covering or integument of an animal and consisting in vertebrates of the epidermis and dermis.
*epidermis-The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates

*dermis-the deep vascular inner layer of the skin


*hypotermis-Layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
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Epithelium
Definition
Membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
*columnar-An epithelial cell that is shaped like a column; some have cilia



*squamous-An epithelial cell that is flat like a plate and form a single layer of epithelial tissue

*cuboidal-An epithelial cell that shaped like a cube

*colu
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Melanin
Definition
insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
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Basal cell layer
Definition
A type of cell found in the deepest layer of the epithelium.
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Hair follicle
Definition
A small tubular cavity containing the root of a hair; small muscles and sebaceous glands are associated with them
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Hair shaft
Definition
The non-growing portion of a hair which protrudes from the skin, i.e., from the follicle.
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Glands
Definition
A cell, a group of cells, or an organ that produces a secretion for use elsewhere in the body or in a body cavity or for elimination from the body.
*sebaceous- A normal gland of the skin which empties an oily secretion into the hair follicle near the surface of the skin.
*sweat-The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the subcutaneous tissue). They discharge sweat by tiny openings in the surface of the skin.
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Protein
Definition
Any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for gro
Term
Collagen
Definition
The fibrous protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue. It is converted into gelatin by boiling.
Term
Fibers
Definition
The fibrous protein constituent of bone, cartilage, tendon, and other connective tissue. It is converted into gelatin by boiling.
Term
elastin
Definition
A protein that coil and recoils like a spring within the elastic fibers of connective tissue and accounts for the elasticity of structures such the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, intestines, tendons, and ligaments. Elastin functions in connective tissue together with collagen. Whereas elastin provides elasticity, collagen provides rigidity to connective tissue. Elastin is normally no longer made after puberty and aging begins. Also called elasticin.
Term
Dissecting microscope
Definition
: a low-magnification stereomicroscope used especially for examining or dissecting biological specimens
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light
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light
Definition
the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors
* transmitted
*reflected
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histology
Definition
1. The anatomical study of the microscopic structure of animal and plant tissues.
2. The microscopic structure of tissue.
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