Define Histology.
The microscopic study of tissues.
p.155
Define merocrine, apocrine and holocrine glands.
Merocrine- glands that release fluid products via exocytosis
Apocrine- glands that lose small portions of their glandular bodies during secretion
Holocrine- glands that release entire cells
p. 162
What is collagen?
p.168
List the parts of the integumentary system
Epidermis, Dermis, subcutaneous layer, sweat glands, adipose tissue and others
Define Dermis.
the deep, inner layer of that is thicker than epidermis and made up of connective tissue
p.185
What is the purpose of sweating?
p.194-195
List the 4 basic types of body tissues.
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nervous.
p.155, Table 5.1
What is the difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
Exocrine-glands that secrete their products into ducts that open onto surfaces
Endocrine- glands that secrete their products into tissue fluid or blood
p 162
Define extracellular matrix.
composed of protein fibers and a ground substance consisting of nonfibrous protein and other molecules/fluid
-binds, supports, and provides a medium through which substances may be transferred between the blood and cells of tissue.
p.166
Define keratinocytes. Where are they located?
older epidermal cells that are pushed from the dermis toward the skin surface.
p.185-186
Define and List the structures of the nail.
protective covering of the ends of the fingers.
Nail plate, nail bed, nail matrix, cuticle
p.191
Define inflammation. When does it occurr?
Normal response to injury or stress; blood vessels dilate in affected areas and become more permeable, allowing fluids to leak into damaged tissue.
p.198-199
What are intercellular junctions?
connect the cell membranes of adjoining cells.
Types: Tight junction, desmosome, gap junctions
p. 155-156, table 5.2
Define tendons and ligaments.
tendons-collagen fibers that connect muscle to bone
ligaments- collagen fibers that connect bone to bone
Serous membranes line the body cavities that do not open to the outside and reduce friction between the organs & cavity walls.
Mucous membranes-line the cavities and tubes that open to the outside of the body.
p.176
Define dermal papillae.
p. 190-191
What is the Arrector pili muscle?
bundle of smooth muscle cells that attaches to each hair follicle
p.193
List the steps of wound healing.
blood vessels break and released blood forms a clot, tissue fluids seep into the area and dry, the blood clot and dried fluid form a SCAB that covers and protects underlying tissues, epithelial cells proliferate under the scab and bridge the wound, fibroblasts migrate into the injured region and secrete collagen fibers that bind the edges of the wound, blood vessels extend beneath the scab, phagocytic cells remove dead cells and other debris and eventually scab sloughs off.
p.199
List the layers of the skin from outside to inside.
p. 184-185
Define connective tissue.
comprise much of the body; 2 types: connective tissue proper and specialized connective tissue.
-bind structures, support, framework, fill spaces, store fat, produce blood cells,etc.
p. 165
What is muscle tissue? List the types.
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac
p.176
Define melanin. Where is it located?
pigment produced by melanocytes; provides skin color
located in the epidermis
p.187
Define sebaceous gland.
contains a group of specialized epithelial cells and are usually associated with hair follicles; holocrine glands.
p. 193-194
List the types of epithelium and an example of each.
Simple squamous- linings of blood vessels
Simple cuboidal-linings of kidney tubules
Simple columnar- lining of uterus, stomach
Pseudostratified columnar-lining of respiratory passages
Stratified squamous- superficial layer of skin
Stratified cuboidal- linings of mammary ducts, sweat glands
Stratified columnar-part of male urethra
Transitional- lining of bladder
p. 163, table 5.3
Define adipose tissue.
develop when adipocytes store fat droplets in their cytoplasm.
p.169
What is nervous tissue?
p.178
Define epidermis.
The superficial out layer of skin composed of stratus squamous epithelium.
p. 184-185
Define apocrine sweat gland.
become active at puberty; secrete by exocytosis
p.194-195