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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/19/2011

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Term
dorsal body cavity consists of
Definition
cranial, vertebral/spinal
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cranial body cavity consists of
Definition
brain
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ventral body cavity consists of
Definition
thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity
Term
define meninges
Definition
layers of protective tissue that line the cranial and vertebral canal
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mucous membranes
Definition
open to outside environment.
ex. lining oral & nasal cavities, vagina, anus
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serous membranes
Definition
closed to the outside, no mucous, two layers: visceral (contacts organ) & parietal (contacts cavity wall)
Term
4 things needed for the basic survival of cells
Definition
obtain nutrients, dispose wastes, replicate/regenerate, organelles
Term
function of the plasma membrane
Definition
protective barrier, cellular communication (via receptor proteins), regulates movement of substances in/out
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integral proteins
Definition
imbedded in bilayer, may be transmembrane (through both layers)
Term
peripheral proteins
Definition
not imbedded
Term
Phospholipids
Definition
~75% of the membrane lipids
bilayer structure, aphipathic, dynamic, hydrophilic head, hydrophobic tail
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Cholesterol
Definition
~20% of the membrane lipids
only in animal cells, found among the lipid tails of the bilayer
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glycolipids
Definition
~5% of the membrane lipids
amphipathic, only in the layer facing the extracellular fluid (outer surface), cellular adhesion, recognition, and growth/development
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3 forms of passive transport
Definition
simple diffusion, osmosis, & facilitated diffusion (integral protein)
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Forms of active transport
Definition
vesicular transport, exocytosis, endocytosis
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define vesicular transport
Definition
large macromolecules (endo and exocytosis)
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3 forms of Endocytosis
Definition
phagocytosis (cell eating), pinocytosis (cell drinking), receptor-mediated endocytosis (binds to receptor proteins)
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where does exocytosis occur?
Definition
in cells that secrete things (ex. mucous)
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3 parts of the cytoplasm
Definition
cytosol, organelles, inclusions (temporary structures in some cells that store nutrients)
Term
3 Parts of cytoskeleton
Definition
Microfilaments (smallest), intermediate filaments, microtubules (largest)
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define microfilaments
Definition
near edge of cell, movement/mechanical support, have microvilli (non-motile to increase surface area)
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define intermediate filaments
Definition
throughout the cell, stabilize organelle in cytosol and attach cells to one another.
Term
define microtubules
Definition
important for cell shape, project outward from centrosome, have motile cilia and flagella
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Endoplasmic reticulum
Definition
Rough ER = protein synthesis
Smooth ER = fatty acid and steroid synthesis
Term
Centrosome
Definition
functions in initiating cell division, helps form microtubules for cilia and flagella
Term
Ribosomes
Definition
protein synthesis, RNA
located: attached to nuclear envelope (rough ER), scattered thru cytosol, mitochondria (ATP)
Term
Mitochondria
Definition
"powerhouse" of the cell, ATP in inner mitochondrial membrane, double membrane
Term
Nucleus
Definition
DNA, double membrane, directs cells activities via instructions for protein synthesis.
Term
3 parts of nucleus
Definition
nuclear envelope, nuclear pores (control movement of substances b/t nucleus and cytoplasm), nucleolus (not enclosed by membrane, produces ribosomal subunits
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Cell's adaptation to stress
Definition
obtain nutrients, get rid of waste, replicate/regenerate
Term
dysplasia
Definition
cells change shape, size or arrangement due to long term irritation/inflammation
Term
hyperplasia
Definition
cells increase in NUMBER. Results in high blood pressure. retain normal form and arrangement
Term
hypertrophy
Definition
cells increase in size, maintain normal form and arrangement. ex. skeletal muscles get bigger, high blood pressure causes hypertrophy in the heart
Term
atrophy
Definition
cells decrease in size. ex diaphragm atrophy due to ventilation
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metaplasia
Definition
cells change from one type to another, different shape/function
Term
extracellular matrix
Definition
non-living, interstitial fluid is derived from blood plasma
Term
4 types of tissue and their respective function
Definition
epithelial (covering), connective (support), muscle (movement), nervous (control)
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7 special features of epithelial tissue
Definition
Cellularity, avascular, nervous innervation, regneration (high mitotic rate), polarity (apical and basal surface), basement membrane (basal and reticular lamina), membrane junctions
Term
define desmosomes
Definition
anchoring junctions, linker proteins, outer layer of skin and cardiac muscle cells, looks like a zipper
Term
define gap junctions
Definition
avascular, ICF flows b/t cells via connexons, (lens, cornea, cardiac muscle cells) waste out, nutrients in
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functions of epithelial tissue
Definition
selective barrier, secretory surface, protective surface
Term
basal lamina
Definition
part of the basement layer, secreted by epithelial cells
Term
reticular lamina
Definition
part of the basement layer, thin fibers, secreted by CT cells
Term
Epithelial tissue...
Definition
has a free surface, cells arranged in sheets, forms all glands, covering and lining body parts
Term
tight junctions
Definition
impermeable, transmembrane proteins from adjacent cells fuse. prevents ECF and molecules in ECF from passing b/t cells. Forms a seal b/t cells. ex. bladder
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function of Squamous epithelial cells
Definition
allows rapid passage of substances, ex. lungs
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function of cuboidal epithelial cells
Definition
secretion/absorption
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function of columnar epithelial cells
Definition
secretion/absorption
Term
golgi apparatus
Definition
3-10 flattened, membranous sacs called cisternae, proteins brought to GA on the cis side, modify, sort and package proteins, proteins transported away from GA by vesicles on the trans face
Term
Endothelium
Definition
specialized simple squamous epithelium, lines the heart and vessels to and from the heart
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mesothelium
Definition
forms serous membranes (pericardium, pleura, peritoneum)
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simple squamous epithelium
Definition
kidney glomeruli, air sacs of lungs, lining of heart, blood vessels, lining of ventral body cavity (serosae)
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simple cuboidal epithelium
Definition
(rings) kidney tubercle, ovary surface, secretory portions of small glands
secretion/absorption
Term
simple columnar epithelium
Definition
goblet cells, absorption, secretion of mucus, enzymes and other substances
non-ciliated, lining GI track
Term
pseudostratified columnar
Definition
ciliated, secretion of mucous by ciliary action, lining upper airaways (trachea)
Term
stratified squamous epithelium
Definition
protects underlying tissues, lines inside of mouth and esophogus
Term
keratinized
Definition
top layer of dead cells, outside of skin
Term
nonkeratinized
Definition
lots of nuclei all the way to the top layer
Term
stratified cuboidal epithelium
Definition
2 layers cubelike cells, protection, contains a duct (lumen)
largest ducts of sweat, mammary and salivary glands
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stratified columnar epithelium
Definition
protection,secretion
only in male urethra
Term
define glands
Definition
secretions are aqueous that contain proteins (hormones, mucous, sweat/oil galnds, bile, milk, etc.)
Term
Goblet cells
Definition
unicellular exocrine glands produce mucous, located in the large intestine, rectum, columnar epithelium, trachea, lining of gobules
Term
collagen fibers
Definition
strongest, largest diameter, most abundant
Term
elastic fibers
Definition
long and thin fibers, branches from networks, recoil
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reticular fibers
Definition
smallest, networks, support
Term
properties of connective tissue
Definition
few cells, lots of ECM, fibers, intersitial fluid in jelly like form
Term
Types of CT Proper
Definition
Loose CT Proper (Areolar, Adipose, Reticular)
Dense CT Proper (Regular, Irregular, Elastic)
Term
Areolar loose CT proper
Definition
wraps and cushions organs, important in inflammation, holds and conveys tissue fluid, lamina propria of mucous membranes
Term
adipose loose CT proper
Definition
breasts, hypodermis, protects, supports, and insulates organs
Term
Reticular Loose CT Proper
Definition
lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen), immune function
Term
Dense Regular CT Proper
Definition
parallel striping of collagen fibers, squished nuclei of fibroblasts
attaches muscle to bone, bone to bone, withstands tensile strength in 1 direction, in tendons & most ligaments
Term
Dense Irregular CT Proper
Definition
fibrous capsules of organs and of joints, dermis of the skin, provides structural strength, able to withstand tension exerted in many directions
outside wall of your bones
Term
Dense Elastic CT Proper
Definition
elastic fibers, walls of large arteries, AORTA, walls of bronchial tubes, allows recoil of tissue following stretching
Term
Hyaline cartilage
Definition
resists compressive stress, forms embryonic skeleton, covers ends of long bones in joint cavities, costal cartilage of ribs, nose, trachea and larynx
Term
elastic cartilage
Definition
more elastic fibers in matrix, maintains shape of structure; flexibility, supports external ear and epiglottis
Term
fibrocartilage
Definition
intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, discs of knee joint
absorbs compressive shock
Term
Bone (osseous tissue)
Definition
supports and protects, stores calcium and other minerals, marrow in bone site for blood cell formation (hematopoeisis), very vascularized, osteon haversian systems
Term
blood
Definition
contains plasma, red blood cells, neutrophils and lymphocytes
within blood vessels
Term
erythrocytes
Definition
red blood cells
no fibers, no organelles
Term
ALL MEMBRANES =
Definition
EPITHELIUM + CT
Term
3 types of membranes
Definition
cutaneous, mucous, serous
Term
Skeletal muscle "muscle fibers"
Definition
voluntary movement, facial expression, push nuclei to outside of the cell, abundance of proteins, striations
Term
cardiac muscle
Definition
branching, striations, walls of the heart, as it contracts it propels blood into the circulation, involuntary
Term
smooth muscle
Definition
walls of hallow organs, no striations, forms sheets, central nuclei, involuntary, propels objects along internal passageways (urine, a baby)
Term
nervous tissue
Definition
neurons + neuroglia (glial cells)
brain, spine, nerves
electrical signals
Term
Heat & Redness come from
Definition
inflammatory chemicals released, blood vessel dilation increases blood flow to area
Term
define edema
Definition
accumulation of fluid in CT
Term
Swelling and pain comes from
Definition
histamine increases the permeability of the vessels, pressure on the nerve endings cause swelling
Term
define regeneration
Definition
tissue repair, regular cells divide and arrange into original locations
Term
define fibrosis
Definition
scar tissue formation (lots of collagen fibers)
Term
Good regenerators
Definition
epithelium (avascular) & bone
Term
poor regenerators
Definition
skeletal muscle & cartilage
Term
almost no regeneration
Definition
cardiac muscle, nervous tissue
Term
Functions of the skin
Definition
thermoregulation, protection, excretion/absorption, synthesis of vitamin D, cutaneous sensation
Term
Integumentary System
Definition
Skin & Accessory organs (hair, nails, oil & sweat glands)
Term
What is the largest organ
Definition
the skin
Term
SKIN =
Definition
EPIDERMIS (EPITHELIAL) + DERMIS (CT)
Term
define hypodermis
Definition
subcutaneous layer of CT, not part of the skin
Term
most superficial layer
Definition
epidermis
Term
the epidermis
Definition
avascular, keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Term
4 types of cells of the skin
Definition
keratinocytes, melanocytes, langerhans cells, merkel cells
Term
Langerhans cells function in
Definition
immunity
Term
Merkel cells function in
Definition
cutaneous sensation
Term
Thin Skin
Definition
little friction areas, 4 epidermal layers
Term
Thick skin
Definition
palms, feet, fingertips
5 epidermal layers
Term
epidermis is 100% replaced how often?
Definition
every month
Term
stratum basale
Definition
deepest layer of epidermis
living layer, cell division
Term
what kind of tissue is the stratum basale made of
Definition
simple cuboidal keratinocytes
also contains melanocytes and merkel cells
Term
stratum spinosum
Definition
living layer, 8-10 layers, contains tonofilaments, langerhans cells and projections of melanocytes
Term
define tonofilaments
Definition
pre-keratin
Term
what do melanocytes look like?
Definition
octopus like
Term
stratum granulosum
Definition
thin dying layer, 3-5 layers flattened keratinocytes
Term
define keratohylin
Definition
covers tonofilaments, making them into keratin. in stratum granulosum
Term
define lamellar granules
Definition
release lipid-rich secretion that waterproofs the skin.
in stratum granulosum
Term
which layer is only in thick skin?
Definition
stratum lucidum
Term
stratum lucidum
Definition
only in thick skin, 3-5 layers flattened, clear, dead keratinocytes
Term
largest layer of the skin
Definition
stratum corneum
Term
stratum corneum
Definition
25-30 layers flattened, dead keratinocytes
no nuclei, cells continuously shed
Term
2 Layers of the dermis
Definition
papillary dermis, reticular dermis
Term
papillary dermis is made of what tissue
Definition
loose areolar CT proper
Term
what tissue is the reticular dermis made of
Definition
dense irregular CT proper
Term
Which layer is the majority (80%) of the dermis?
Definition
reticular dermis
Term
define papillae
Definition
"nipple like"
Term
functions of dermal papillae
Definition
increase S.A., increase blood supply, projections of papillary dermis is to overlying stratum basale
Term
The dermis contains:
Definition
CT, very tough
blood vessesls
lymphatic vessels
& nerves
Term
the hypodermis is made of:
Definition
highly vascular, adipose tissue & reticular loose CT proper. Large blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves whose branches extend into the dermis
Term
3 pigments of skin color
Definition
melanin, carotene, hemoglobin
Term
red hair is due to an abundance of
Definition
pheomelanin
Term
define albanism
Definition
can't produce the tyrosinase enzyme
Term
3 factors of cutaneous sensation
Definition
light touch, pressure/vibration, pain
Term
what are the 3 properties of light touch in cutaneous sensation?
Definition
meisner's corpuscles, merkel cells, and hair
Term
property of pressure/vibration of cutaneous sensation
Definition
pacinian corpuscles (activates nerve endings)
Term
cause of pain
Definition
free nerve endings
Term
sebaceous glands are also called
Definition
oil glands
Term
what do sebaceous glands produce?
Definition
sebum (oil)
Term
where are sebaceous glands located?
Definition
everywhere except soles and palms
Term
Which types of glands are associated with hair follicles?
Definition
sebaceous glands and apocrine sweat glands
Term
Which type of glands open directly onto skin surface?
Definition
eccrine sweat glands
Term
Which type of sweat glands produce "true sweat"
Definition
Eccrine sweat glands
Term
Where are eccrine sweat glands located?
Definition
palms, soles, forehead
Term
where are apocrine sweat glands located?
Definition
axillary, anal, genital
Term
which type of sweat gland produces milky "sweat"?
Definition
apocrine sweat glands
Term
Why do nails look pink?
Definition
rich network of capillaries underly in the dermis
Term
does hard or soft keratin predominate in nails?
Definition
hard keratin
Term
what are nails made up of?
Definition
dead, keratinized cells
Term
what is the lunula?
Definition
the thickening of the nail bed
Term
What is the name for the cuticle?
Definition
eponychium
Term
What is hair made up of?
Definition
columns of dead, keratinized epidermal cells (keratinocytes)
Term
chief parts of hair
Definition
root and shaft
Term
2 Layers of the hair follicle
Definition
external root sheath, internal root sheath
Term
what does the external root sheath produce?
Definition
hair matrix cells
Term
what is the external root sheath similar to?
Definition
the stratum basale
Term
what is the internal root sheath produced by?
Definition
external root sheath
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