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Term
What are the two subdivisions of anatomy depending on size?
Definition
gross anatomy
microscopic anatomy
Term
What are the subdivisions of microscopic anatomy?
Definition
organology
histology
cytology
Term
Microscopes are classified how?
Definition
by the type of light source they use and resolution
Term
Microscope that uses visible light to magnify the image?
Definition
visible light microscope
Term
a microscope having optics of quartz and fluorite that allow transmission of light waves shorter than those of the visible spectrum, that is, below 400 nm; the image is made visible by photography, fluorescence of special glasses, or television; in a scanning instrument the receptor is a multiplier phototube.
Definition
ultraviolet microscope
Term
one in which x-rays are used instead of light, the image usually being reproduced on film.
Definition
x-ray microscope
Term
one in which an electron beam, instead of light, forms an image for viewing, allowing much greater magnification and resolution. The image may be viewed on a fluorescent screen or may be photographed. Types include scanning and transmission electron microscopes.
Definition
electron microscope
Term
The principle instrument in histology and cytology is?
Definition
compound microscope
Term
method of chemical localization?
(radioiodine localization)
Definition
autoradiography
Term
methods enable investigators to locats sites of antibody-antigen reactions?
Definition
immunocytochemistry
Term
What stain is used for the nuclear region?
Definition
hematoxylin (basic stain)
Term
What stain is used for the cytoplasmic region?
Definition
Eosin (acidic stain)
Term
What are the 7 steps of preparing of dead tissue?
Definition
1. tissue sample
2. fixation(we can freeze (stop activity))
3. dehydration (water removal)
4. clearing (using solution/chemical)
5. embedding(paraffin and attach it to the microtome)(make tissue thin enough to see through it)
6. sectioning
7. staining and mounting
Term
small amount of tissue (i.e. tumor removal)
Definition
biopsy
Term
destroy the tissues (i.e. surgery)
Definition
surgical excision
Term
What does the cell theory state?
Definition
all living matter is composed of cells
cells arise from per-existing cells
all metabolic reactions of the living organism including all the energy exchanged, biosynthetic process, all hereditary process take place within the cell
cells are the basic structural and functional unit of living matter
cells are composed of protoplasm
Term
this part of the cell is responsible for the metabolic and synthetic activity of the cell?
Definition
cytoplasm
Term
this part of the cell is responsible for differentiation and function of the cell?
Definition
nucelus
Term
Primitive cell that has a nucleus that is not surrounded by a membrane
chromosome is not complex
no true membrane bound organelles?
Definition
prokaryotic cell
Term
true cell of higher plants and animals
well defined nucleus with membrane
complex chromosomes
membrane bound organelles?
Definition
eukaryotic cell
Term
basic substance from which all living things are made
Definition
protoplasm
Term
Compounds of protoplasm?
Definition
water 75%
protein( cell structure, amino acid building blocks; 10-20%)
lipids- source of energy (2-3%)
carbohydrates- two or more simple sugars-> oxidized as a source of energy for repair and growth (1%)
salts (1%)
Term
AKA nuclear SAP
contains chromatin material (DNA) and also contains nucleolus?
Definition
nucleoplasm
Term
protoplasm surround the nucleus
constitutes the storage and working area of the cell
Definition
cytoplasm
Term
Primary function of cytoplasm?
Definition
absorption and secretion
Term
can respond to a stimulus or a certain change in its environment?
ex. heat, chemicals, etc.
Definition
irritability
Term
transmission of an effect from one part of the cell to another?
ex. nerve cell
Definition
conductivity
Term
ability to shorten its length in response to a stimulus or move from something?
Definition
contractility and mobility
Term
involves the liberation of energy from nutrients, necessary for growth and repair.
Involves chemical processes to sustain life?
Definition
metabolism
Term
breakdown of complex compounds into simple ones?
Definition
catabolism
Term
synthesis of complex compounds from simple ones?
Definition
anabolism
Term
cell drinking
mechanism is which protein and other soluble materials are incorporated into the cell?
Definition
pinocytosis
Term
cell eating
solids
membranes evaginates surrounds solid material?
Definition
phagocytosis
Term
elimination of useful material?
Definition
secretion
Term
elimination of waste material?
Definition
excretion
Term
O2 is used to oxidize metabolites to CO2 and H2O?
Definition
respiration
Term
structuraless medium
contians fibrillar components
aka ground substance?
Definition
cytoplasm matrix
Term
living structural components
endoplasmic reticulum
lysosomes
mitochondria?
Definition
organelles
Term
nonliving cell products- temporary constituents
ex. fat deposits
Definition
inclusions
Term
What is the correct model as of today that is used to show the cell membrane?
Definition
fluid mosaic model
Term
Function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
Definition
depends on cell type
ex. liver- lipids and cholesterol metabolism
ex. striated muscles- contraction and release of calcium ions
Term
Function of rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Definition
protein synthesis
Term
Function of the mitochondria?
Definition
POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL
concerned principally with generations of energy
Term
Functions of lysosomes?
Definition
digestive system of the cell
Term
Functions of Peroxisome?
Definition
protect the cell against hydrogen peroxide generated during oxidation
Term
Functions of centrioles?
Definition
serve as centers of organization for microtubules
Term
What are the three types of filaments?
Definition
microfilaments
tonofilaments
myosin
Term
Actin is what type of filament?
Definition
microfilament
Term
Functions of microfilaments?
Definition
contractile, promote cell shape changes or may aid in motility
Term
What type of filament is keratin, neurofilaments, and glial?
Definition
tonofilaments
Term
Function for tonofilaments?
Definition
serve supporting role, anchorage
Term
What type of filament is myosin?
Definition
thick filaments
Term
Function for thick filaments?
Definition
maintain cell shape
during mitotic cell divisions, they form spindle apparatus that the chromosomes are attached too
form the core of cilia, flagella, and sperm tails where they are organized into a nine doublet that enclosed two centrally located microtubules
Term
Protein that makes up microtubules?
Definition
tubulin
Term
In the cell cycle what phase is a period of active DNA synthesis
Last 6-8 hours
30-40% of the cycle
Definition
S phase
Term
In the cell cycle what phase is a period of active RNA and protein synthesis
both the nucleus and cytoplasm of daughter cells enlarge
30-40% of cycle?
Definition
G1 phase
Term
In cell cycle what phase is it when there is no DNA synthesis
Both other preparations for division take place
10-20% of cycle?
Definition
G2 phase
Term
In the cell cycle what phase consists of the structural events which occur during mitosis
(P/M/A/T) G1, S, and G2
all occur during interphase
Definition
M phase
Term
What are the two division of the M phase?
Definition
karyokinesis
cytokinesis
Term
division of nuclear material? in the M phase
Definition
keryokinesis
Term
division of the cytoplasmic material? in the M phase
Definition
cytokinesis
Term
What type of chromosome is this?
arms approximately equal in length
centromere occurs in the middle of chromosome
Definition
metacentric chromosome
Term
What type of chromosome is this?
unequal arms-L shape
Definition
submetracentric chromosomes
Term
What type of chromosome is this?
chromosome is described as rod-shaped having a very small arm at one end?
Definition
acrocentric chromosome
Term
what type of chromosome is this?
chromosome is described as rod-like and having a centromere situated at the proximal end?
Definition
telocentric chromosome
Term
the name given to the group of characteristics that identifies a particular chromosomal set?
Definition
karyotype
Term
with the two types of arrangement and function of epithelium what is the function of the type that is arranged in sheets and one or more layers thick?
Definition
cover the surface or line the cavities of the body to form a protective sheath or limiting membrane
Term
What is the function of the epithelium that is arranged into chords, tubules, and follicles?
Definition
absorption, secretion, and excretion
Term
True or False: Epithelial cells are avascular?
Definition
true
Term
Epithelial tissues firmly bound to underlying connective tissue- bound by a thin membrane called what?
Definition
basement membrane
aka basal lamina
Term
Two of the primary germ layers of the early embryo, ______ and the _______ are _____ in patterns or growth?
Definition
endoderm
ectoderm
epithelial
Term
Epidermis and cornea together the entire external surface of the body derived from what germ cell layer?
Definition
ectoderm
Term
Alimentary tract and associated glands (include liver) derived from what type of germ cells?
Definition
endoderm
Term
Several linings layers and solid organs are also composed of what germ cell layer?
Definition
mesoderm
Term
True or False: Wet epithelium is keratinized?
Definition
false
Term
True or False: Dry epithelium is non-keratinized?
Definition
false
Term
cell flattened and scale like
nucleus is round and oval and eccentrically located
Definition
simple squamous
Term
simple squamous cells usually do what?
Definition
form barriers in regions where diffusion and filtration occur
Term
Locations of simple squamous?
Definition
lung alveoli
blood vessels
Term
cells that was wide as they are tall?
cells appear as a roll of rectangular or squares on vertical/lateral/side view?
Definition
simple cuboidal epithelium
Term
location of simple cuboidal epithelium?
Definition
thyroid
free surface of ovaries
left terminal bronchiole
Term
What epithelium make make up the glomerulus and the glomerular capsule?
Definition
simple squamous
Term
What epithelium make up the proximal convoluted tubule?
Definition
simple cuboidal
Term
What type of epithelium is the nephron loop made of?
Definition
simple squamous
Term
Distal convoluted tubule is made up of what epithelium?
Definition
simple cuboidal
Term
The collecting duct is made of what epithelium?
Definition
simple columnar
Term
Cells that are taller than they are wide?
Nucleus is close to the base unless the cells are extremely compressed?
Definition
simple columnar epithelium
Term
Modified columnar cells occurring in mucosa of intestine and respiratory tract.
Secretory droplets accumulate at the distal end.
Definition
Goblet cell (simple columnar epithelium)
Term
Location of simple columnar epithelium?
Definition
kidneys, digestive tract, uterus, oviduct, and small bronchi of lungs
Term
All of the cells are in contact with the basement membrane, not all them reach surface
Definition
pseudostratified epithelium
Term
True or False: With pseudostratified epithelium all the cells are going to be the same cell shape?
Definition
false
Term
Location of pseudostratified epithelium?
Definition
lines greater part of respiratory tract
lacrimal sac
male urethra
Term
serve a protective function
can withstand more wear and tear
in all of these a complete layer of small modified cuboidal or columnar cells lie next to the basal cells?
Definition
stratified epithelium
Term
Shape of the cell where of the stratified epithelium determines it's classification?
Definition
free surface
Term
can be wet or dry
most protective lining of the body
Layer next to the basement membrane consist of plump cuboidal or columnar cells
Definition
stratified squamous
Term
Why is stratified squamous so adpated for its protective function?
3 things
Definition
great thickness and keratinization
ability to slough off surface cells under abrasion
replacement of these cells from below
Term
Location of stratified squamous?
Definition
epidermis
mouth
esophagus
vagina
lined portions of female urethra
cornea
Term
extremely rare epithelium
located in the ducts of the sweat glands and certain layers of testes and ovary?
Definition
stratified cuboidal epithelium
Term
differs form pseudostratified in having a continuous layer of small round cells next to the basement membrane
cells at the surface are completely cut off from basement membrane?
Definition
stratified columnar epithelium
Term
This epithelium varies in appearance depending upon the condition under which it is fixed
Found lining hollow organs subject to great changes due to contraction and extension?
Definition
transitional
Term
In the contraction state transitional surface cells appear in what shape?
Definition
dome shaped
Term
In the _______ state transitional surface cells change and usually only two layers are visible?
Definition
distended
Term
in chronic inflammation or development of tumors, one type of epithelium may change into another?
Definition
metaplasia
Term
restricted to certain regions
does not form a belt, punctuated regions
Numerous in cells subject to mechanical stress, which indicates the function of the cells adherents?
Definition
macular adherens
Term
Adherens stand for?
Definition
cell to cell contact
Term
Cells come close together, but they do not fuse so fluid can pass through.
It is a layer that goes all the way around the epithelial cells just basal to the zonular occludents?
Definition
zonular adherens
Term
creates tight barrier or seal to diffusion?
Ex. blood brain barrier
Definition
zonular occludens
Term
tight junctions are important in what?
Definition
gradient permability
Term
Cell to cell communication?
found in smoothe muscles
transmit electrical impulses
Definition
gap junctions
Term
small fingerlike projections on apical surface
contains a core cytoplasm
Located in cells of absorption?
Definition
microvilli
Term
Long pyriform tusk
under high magnification they resemble hairs of water color brush
As long as cilia or longer
Nonmotile function
Promote absorption
Definition
sterocilia
Term
motile processes
longer than microvilli with more complex internal structure- 7 to 10 micrometers
Definition
cilia
Term
effective stroke of cilia?
Definition
forward motion
Term
recovery stroke of cilia?
Definition
backward motion
Term
all the cilia beat together in rhythm?
Definition
isochronal
Term
cilia beat in sequence?
Definition
metochronal
Term
core substance of cilia?
Definition
axoneme
Term
Longer than cilia
different movement character
only one per cell
15 to 30 micrometers
located in nephron and rete testis?
Definition
Flagellum
Term
produce viscous slimy secretion (ex. goblet cell and palatine gland)
Definition
mucous glands
Term
produce thin, watery secretion (ex. pancreas and parotid gland)
Definition
serous glands
Term
produce both types of secretion (submandibular and sublingual). However, this classification is not satisfactory for all glands, such as sabaceous, mammary gland, and kidney?
Definition
mixed glands
Term
secretion is a product of the cell, extruding without loss of other cellular components. (ex. goblet and sweat glands)
Definition
merocrine
Term
entire cells laden with secretory material are extruded as secretion (ex. sebaceous glands)
Definition
holocrine
Term
a microscopic portion of the cell apex may be released along with the secretory material. (ex. mammary gland)
Definition
apocrine
Term
Crypt of lieberkuhn (small intestine)
Definition
simple tubular
Term
sweat gland?
what gland?
Definition
simple coiled tubular
Term
fundic gland?
what type of gland?
Definition
simple branched tubular
Term
mucous gland; poison glands in skin of frogs?
Definition
simple alveolar
Term
meibomian glands (eye lids)
Definition
simple branched alveolar
Term
gland of brumer?
Definition
compound tubular
Term
lactating mammary gland?
Definition
compound alveolar
Term
submaxillary gland?
Definition
compound tubule alveolar
Term
Function of simple squamous?
Definition
filtration and diffusion
Term
Function of simple cuboidal?
Definition
secretion and excretion
Term
function of simple columnar?
Definition
protection, absorption, and secretion
Term
Function of Pseudostratified?
Definition
protection
Term
Function of stratified squamous?
Definition
wear and tear
Term
Function of stratified cuboidal?
Definition
extra protection
Term
Function of stratified columnar?
Definition
extra protection
Term
Function of transitional?
Definition
relaxed/contracted
stretched/disentended
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