AAHI_Card set 11 (Tissues of the body)

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Diploma Básico AAHI_S1_2021 Flashcards on AAHI_Card set 11 (Tissues of the body), created by Tafe Teachers SB on 22/07/2019.
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Identify the tissue Neuron Part of the Nervous System Receives and transmits signals
Identify the tissue Neuroglia Supports the neurons Does not conduct signals Protects, support, maintain equilibrium of the nervous tissue environment
Identify the tissue Skeletal muscle Can contract and relax Moves the skeleton Voluntary (under conscious control)
Identify the tissue Cardiac muscle Only found in the heart wall Not under conscious control Contains intrinsic pacemaker system (heart beats without external nerve stimulation)
Identify the tissue Smooth muscle Responsible for peristalsis in the GIT Contraction in the lungs > bronchoconstriction Contraction in the blood vessels > vasoconstriction Also found in the renal system (ureters & bladder) & uterus
Identify the tissue Collagen fibres (connective tissue) Holds the tissues together Structural integrity to tissues
Identify the tissue Adipose tissue Energy storage Insulation & protection Heat production
Identify the tissue Compact bone Support Protection Calcium reservoir
Identify the tissue Elastic fibres Elastic support, flexibility Allows tissue to stretch and recoil
Identify the tissue Spongy (Cancellous) bone Inside the bones Provides framework for blood production
Identify the tissue Tendon Connects bone to muscle
Identify the tissue Ligament Connects bone to bone
Identify the tissue Cartilage Reinforced by collagen and elastin 3 types: hyaline, fibrocartilage, and elastic
Define epithelial tissue 1. Tissue that covers the body 2. Tissue that lines cavities , hollow organs, and tubes. 3. Tissue found in glands
What is the role of epithelial tissue? 1. Protection of underlying structures from dehydration and mechanical and chemical damage 2. Secretion 3. Absorption
Identify the tissue Squamous epithelium
Identify the tissue Cuboidal epithelium
Identify the tissue Columnar epithelium
Identify the tissue Stratified epithelium
Identify the tissue Transitional epithelium (Can stretch- found in bladder wall)
Identify the tissue Blood (connective tissue)
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