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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
09/29/2010

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Cell
Definition
a single unit of protoplasm that is capable of an "independent" existence
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Tissues
Definition
Groups of cells that work together with a common function
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Organs
Definition
Structures composed of several tissue types which funtion as a unit
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Organ Systems
Definition
groups of organs sharing a common function
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Basic structure of cell membrane
Definition
Phospholipid bilayer, proteins intermittent, oily, lipid molecules
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Endocytosis
Definition
Vesicular process that brings matter into a cell
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Exocytocis
Definition
Vesicular process that releases matter from a cell
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Phagocytosis
Definition
"cell eating"; cell reaches out with pseudopods, surrounds a particle, and engulfs it
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Major func: ER
Definition
synthesize steroids and other lipids, detoxifies alcohol and other drugs, and manufactures all of the membranes of the cell
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Major func: ER (rough)
Definition
Synthesizes proteins
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Major func: Ribosomes
Definition
"read" coded genetic messages (mRNA) from nucleus and assemble amino acids into the protein specified by the code
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Major func: Golgi apparatus
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synthesize CHO and certain lipids, puts the finishing touches on the protein and glycoprotein synthesis
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Major func: Lysosomes
Definition
Break down proteins, nucleic acids, CHO, phospholipids, and other substances: "garbage disposals"
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Major func: Mitochondria
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Perform aerobic respiration: synthesizes most of body's ATP
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Major func: Microtubules
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An intracellular cylinder composed of the protein tubulin, forming centrioles, the axonemes of cilia and flagella, and part of cytoskeleton; implicated in Alzheimer's
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Major func: Cilia/Flagella
Definition
hair-like process, serve to propel matter across the surface of the epithelium, sensory; Flagellum: only functiona one in humans is the whip-like "tail" of a sperm cell
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Microvilli
Definition
an outgrowth of the plasma membrane, increase SA of the cell (esp good in absorption), some sensory func, smaller than cilia/flagella and lack axoneme
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Major func: Chromosome
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a strand of DNS and protein carrying the genetic material of a cell's nucleus; normal # in humans = 46
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General structural features of Epithelial cells (5 in total)
Definition
1. consist of sheets of cells
2. cells are connected by specialized junction.
. Presence of a Basal Membrane
4. Surface specializations
5 Regeneration
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What are the general functions of the specialized junctions in epithelial cells?
Definition
Cell to cell communication; prevent passage of materials between cells; hold cells together
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Basal membrane/Basal Lamina
Definition
A complex substance including proteins and CHO, underlying tissue that epithelial cells are bound to
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Surface specializations in epithelial cells
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ex: microvilli--facilitate absorption while cilia--facilitate movement of substances on surface of cell
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Regeneration in epithelial cells
Definition
Active mitosis; most other cells do not have this capability
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Skin is made up of __________ layers/sheets
Definition
multiple
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endothelium
Definition
Special name of the sheet of cells that line blood vessels and the heart
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3 major components of blood vessels (layers)
Definition
1. Inner layer: Epithelial
2. Sm muscle: constricts
3. Outer layer: connective tissue and nerves
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3 major functions of epithelial cells
Definition
1. Protective/barrier function-- keeps things in and keeps things out.
2. Absorption or diffusion-- absorption in the gut tract and diffusion for the blood vessels
3. All gland in the body are derived from epithelial cells: liver, thyroid, sweat glands, etc.
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Classification of epithelial cells (2 main ways)
Definition
1. shape of cells: squamous, cuboidal, or columnar
2. Number of layers of cells: single or multi
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Single and Multi-layered epithelial cells
Definition
1. Single layered: "simple epithelium", good for absorption or diffusion
2. Multi-layered: "stratified epithelium", better for protective/barrier func
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3 shapes of epithelial cells
Definition
1. Squamous: flat
2. Cuboidal: cubes
3. Columnar: columns
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Exocrine gland
Definition
secretes its products onto another organ or onto the body surface, usually by way of a duct (ex: salivary glands)
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Endocrine gland
Definition
secretes its products directly into the blood stream (duct-less)
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Is liver an endocrine or exocrine gland?
Definition
An exocrine gland (secretes bile into ducts) but also secretes hormones into the bloodstream.
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Pancreas--exo or endocrine?
Definition
Has both components
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Goblet cells
Definition
Single-celled exocrine glands derived from the columnar epithelium. Produce mucus to facilitate passage of material along the gut tract, and also produces protective mucus over mucous membranes (in respiratory tract)
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Which way do cilia beat?
Definition
North
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4 basic types of tissue
Definition
epithelium, connective, nervous, muscle
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Loose Areolar connective tissue
Definition
A very general kind of connective tissue. Contains cells, fibers, and ground substance
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Jello analogy
Definition
An analogy for the basic components of connective tissue
fruit chunks= cells
carrot sticks= fibers
jello= ground substance
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What are the 3 basic elements that make up connective tissue?
Definition
cells, fibers, ground substance
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What is the ground substance (matrix) of connective tissue composed of?
Definition
water, sugars, Calcium salts, some protein/CHO complexes
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Cell types of connective tissue (there are 4)
Definition
fibroblasts (*most common type of cell), adipose cells, macrophages, mast cells
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fibroblasts
Definition
most common connective tissue cell type; synthesize and secrete the fibers and ground substance of CT, fiber-forming cell; synthesis
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Fibers + Ground Substance = ?

in CT
Definition
Extracellular matrix
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Adipose cells
Definition
fat storage, imp. for energy and water storage, insulation, protection, hormone storage
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macrophages
Definition
engulf foreign particulate matter, believed to be imp in some immune responses and scar formation
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Mast cells
Definition
Contain granules of heparin and histamine; play a critical role in allergic reactions
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heparin (func)
Definition
involved in preventing blood from clotting
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histamine (func)
Definition
vasodilator (makes blood vessels "leaky") and constricts bronchial sm muscle
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3 basic fiber types of CT
Definition
collagen fibers (*major fiber type), elastic fibers, reticular fibers
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3 basic fiber types of CT
Definition
collagen fibers (*major fiber type), elastic fibers, reticular fibers
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collagen fibers
Definition
major fiber type, tensile strength of steel, are positioned parallel to lines of stress/force placed on tissue; are synthesized by fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and chondroblasts; major component of tendons and ligaments
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elastic fibers
Definition
elastic! present in abundance in some ligaments and in elastic cartilage, lose elasticity with age
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reticular fibers
Definition
similar to collagen fibers
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Tendons and ligaments are formed largely by...
Definition
Collagen fibers, highly ordered, and a "few" fibroblasts
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Loose areolar CT (major components, func, and examples of location)
Definition
composed of all fiber and cell types, serves as "packing tissue", ex: muscle fascia (tissue investing the muscles of the body)
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Dense regular CT (major components, func, and examples of location)
Definition
composed mainly of collagen fibers running parallel to each other, ex: tendons and ligaments
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Elastic CT (major components, func, and examples of location)
Definition
elastic fibers, ex: thick layer of elastic tissue in the group "elastic arteries"
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adipose tissue CT (major components, func, and examples of location)
Definition
95% adipose cells; protection, support, and insulation; ex: surrounding the kidney
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blood is a form of ______ tissue
Definition
connective
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cartilage and bone are both ______ tissue
Definition
connective, the extracellular matrix form a rigid framework
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Cartilage (main cell type?)
Definition
chondrocyte
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Chondrocytes live in small spaces called _______?
Definition
lacunae
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The fibers and ground substance of cartilage are produced by?
Definition
chondroblasts
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Hyaline cartilage
Definition
most extensive type; forms embryonic skeleton and covers the surfaces of synovial joints
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Fibrocartilage
Definition
extracelluar matrix is primarily collagen fibers and there is little ground substance; ex: intervertebral dics
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Elastic cartilage
Definition
extracellular matrix has a lot of elastic fibers. Ex: nose and ear; structures provide flexibility and support
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Major difference between cartilage and bone?
Definition
Bone is calcified
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How do the cartilage cells in the lacunae receive nutrients, Oxygen, etc?
Definition
Diffusion through the ground substance
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