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75 Cards in this Set
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Name the basic structural and functional unit of the body. |
The Cell |
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Name the three main parts of a typical cell |
The Cell Membrane, the Cytoplasm, and the Nucleus |
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What is the common name given to a group of specialized cells? |
Tissue |
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Name the four basic tissues of the body. |
Epithelial Tissue Connective Tissue Muscular Tissue Nervous Tissue |
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What basic tissue covers the surface of the body and lines the body cavities and glands? |
Epithelial Tissue |
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What basic tissue is supportive in action and binds the different tissues and organs together? |
Connective Tissue |
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What basic tissue is responsible for conducting impulses in the body? |
Nervous Tissue |
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What type of epithelium is found lining the body cavities? |
Simple Squamous Epithelium |
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What type of epithelium is found lining the body cavities? |
Simple Squamous Epithelium |
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What type of epithelium is thick and tough, protective in nature, and lines all surfaces of the body that are exposed to adverse conditions? |
Stratified Squamous Epithelium |
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Name the different layers found in Stratified Squamous Epithelium. |
Top -Stratum Corneum -Stratum Lucidum -Stratum Granulosum -Stratum Spinosum -Stratum Basale Bottom |
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Which layer of stratified epithelium contains highly multiplying and growing cells? |
Stratum Basale |
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Which layer of stratified epithelium contains highly multiplying and growing cells? |
Stratum Basale |
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Which layer of stratified epithelium contains dead cells? |
Stratum Corneum |
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Which layer of stratified epithelium contains highly multiplying and growing cells? |
Stratum Basale |
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Which layer of stratified epithelium contains dead cells? |
Stratum Corneum |
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Which epithelial cells have the ability to stretch as a thin layer and also to pile up thick according to requirements of that system? |
Transitional Epithelium |
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What type of glands are called ductless glands and pour their secretions (hormones) directly into the blood? |
Endocrine Glands |
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What type of glands are called ductless glands and pour their secretions (hormones) directly into the blood? |
Endocrine Glands |
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Name the important endocrine glands of the body. |
Pituitary Gland, Thyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands, Ovaries, and Testes |
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What type of glands are called ductless glands and pour their secretions (hormones) directly into the blood? |
Endocrine Glands |
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Name the important endocrine glands of the body. |
Pituitary Gland, Thyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands, Ovaries, and Testes |
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Name the endocrine gland that is called the "Master Gland" of the body. |
The Pituitary Gland |
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What is the difference between merocrine, apocrine, and holocrine glands? Give one example of each type of gland. |
The basic difference is the amount of cytoplasm lost during secretion. None = Merocrine = Salivary Glands Some = Apocrine = Sweat Glands All = Holocrine = Sebaceous Glands |
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List the different types of connective tissue found in the body. |
Loose Connective Tissue, Dense C.T., Adipose, Cartilage, Bone, Blood |
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List the different types of connective tissue found in the body. |
Loose Connective Tissue, Dense C.T., Adipose, Cartilage, Bone, Blood |
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What is the basic difference between brown and white fat? |
Brown fat is smaller in size and mean to provide heat to young and hibernating animals. |
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List the different types of connective tissue found in the body. |
Loose Connective Tissue, Dense C.T., Adipose, Cartilage, Bone, Blood |
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Name the cartilage that is glossy, translucent, smooth, and found at the articulate surfaces of a bone. |
Hyaline Cartilage |
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List the different types of connective tissue found in the body. |
Loose Connective Tissue, Dense C.T., Adipose, Cartilage, Bone, Blood |
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What is the basic difference between brown and white fat? |
Brown fat is smaller in size and mean to provide heat to young and hibernating animals. |
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Name the cartilage that is glossy, translucent, smooth, and found at the articulate surfaces of a bone. |
Hyaline Cartilage |
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What type of cartilage is found in the pinna? |
Elastic Cartilage |
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Intervertebral discs are made up of what type of cartilage? |
Fibrous Cartilage |
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Intervertebral discs are made up of what type of cartilage? |
Fibrous Cartilage |
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What is the basic difference between skeletal and smooth muscle? |
Skeletal muscle is striated and voluntary while smooth muscle is non-striated and involuntary. |
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What type of muscle cells are non-striated and involuntary? |
Smooth Muscle |
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What type of muscle fibers are found in different body organs like the intestines and stomach? |
Smooth Muscle |
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What type of muscle fibers are found in the heart? |
Cardiac Muscle |
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue? |
The Neuron |
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue? |
The Neuron |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body? |
The Axon |
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue? |
The Neuron |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body? |
The Axon |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses toward the cell body? |
The Dendrites |
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue? |
The Neuron |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body? |
The Axon |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses toward the cell body? |
The Dendrites |
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Name the membrane that covers most of the abdominal and pelvic visceral organs. |
The Peritoneum |
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue? |
The Neuron |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body? |
The Axon |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses toward the cell body? |
The Dendrites |
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Name the membrane that covers most of the abdominal and pelvic visceral organs. |
The Peritoneum |
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Name the membrane that covers the heart. |
The Pericardium |
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue? |
The Neuron |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body? |
The Axon |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses toward the cell body? |
The Dendrites |
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Name the membrane that covers most of the abdominal and pelvic visceral organs. |
The Peritoneum |
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Name the membrane that covers the heart. |
The Pericardium |
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Name the membrane that covers the lungs. |
The Pleural Membrane |
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue? |
The Neuron |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body? |
The Axon |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses toward the cell body? |
The Dendrites |
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Name the membrane that covers most of the abdominal and pelvic visceral organs. |
The Peritoneum |
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Name the membrane that covers the heart. |
The Pericardium |
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Name the membrane that covers the lungs. |
The Pleural Membrane |
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Name the different layers of the tissue found in tubular organs of the body. |
Outer -Tunica Serosa -Tunica Muscularis -Tunica Sub-mucosa -Tunica Mucosa Inner |
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of nervous tissue? |
The Neuron |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body? |
The Axon |
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Which part of the neuron carries nerve impulses toward the cell body? |
The Dendrites |
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Name the membrane that covers most of the abdominal and pelvic visceral organs. |
The Peritoneum |
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Name the membrane that covers the heart. |
The Pericardium |
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Name the membrane that covers the lungs. |
The Pleural Membrane |
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Name the different layers of the tissue found in tubular organs of the body. |
Outer -Tunica Serosa -Tunica Muscularis -Tunica Sub-mucosa -Tunica Mucosa Inner |
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What type of muscle cells are striated and voluntary in nature? |
Skeletal Muscles |