Med science chapter 4 – Flashcards
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A group of cells similar in structure and function
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Tissues
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Term that describes flat, irregular cells
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Squamous
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A term that means layers
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Stratified
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Term that means long and narrow epithelial cells
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Columnar
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Term that describes square epithelial cells
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Cuboidal
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Cells are angles in a single layer
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Simple
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The thigh muscle is an example of
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Voluntary muscle
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Tissue that forms when cartilage gradually becomes impregnated with calcium salts
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Bone
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The thick muscular layer of the heart wall
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Myocardium
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A type of tissue found in membranes and glands
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Epithelial tissue
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Visceral muscle is also known as
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Smooth muscle
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The cell that carries nerve impulses is called a
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Neuron
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The tissue in which cells are separated by large amounts of acellular material called matrix
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Connective tissue
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Endocrine or exocrine A gland that secretes into the blood
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Endocrine
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Endocrine or exocrine A gland that secretes through ducts
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Exocrine
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Endocrine or exocrine A gland that secretes onto the body surface
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Exocrine
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Endocrine or exocrine The pituitary is ...
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Endocrine
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Endocrine or exocrine A group of cells that produce substances for use by other parts of the body
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Both
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Endocrine or exocrine Salivary glands are...
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Exocrine
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A cord of connective tissue that connects a muscle to a bone
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Tendon
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A tough membranes connective tissue that encloses an organ
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Capsule
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The cartilage found between the bones of the spine
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Fibrocartilage
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A fiber found in most connective tissues
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Collagen
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A cell that synthesizes cartilage
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Chondrocyte
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A strong grisly cartilage that makes up the trachea
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Hyaline cartilage
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An epithelial membrane that line a body cavity or covers an internal organ Allows organs to move with minimum of friction
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Serous membrane
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The epithelial membrane also known as the skin
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Cutaneous membrane
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A membrane that lines a space open to the outside of of the body
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Mucous membrane
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The portion of a serious membrane that covers the outside of an organ
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Visceral layer
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The portion of a serous membrane attached to the body wall
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Parietal layer
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The epithelial portion of a serous membrane
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Mesothelium
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The serous membrane covering the heart
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Serous pericardium
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The sheet of tissues that underlies the skin
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Superficial fascia
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The connective tissue membrane that lines joint cavities
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Synovial membrane
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A tough membrane composed entirely of connective tissue that serves anchor and support an organ or to cover a muscle
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Deep fascia
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A layer of fibrous connective tissue around a bone
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Periosteum
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The membrane that covers cartilage
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Perichondrium
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Term for a tumor that does not spread
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Benign
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Term for a tumor for a tumor that spreads to other tissue
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Malignant
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The general term for a tumor composed or blood or lymphatic vessels
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Angioma
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A benign connective tissue tumor that originates in a bone
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Osteoma
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A benign epithelial tumor that originates in a gland
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Adenoma
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A tumor originates in cartilage
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Chondroma
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A malignant tumor originating in connective tissue
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Sarcoma
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A small skin tumor like a mole that may become malignant
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Nevos
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Mammography is an example of
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Radiography
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The use of magnetic fields and radio waves to diagnose soft tissue cancers
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MRI
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Technique using high frequency sound waves
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Ultrasound
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The removal of living tissue for Microscopic examination
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Biopsy
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Technique that diagnose tumors based on their abnormality high activity levels
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PET
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Use of X rays to produce a cross sectional image of body parts
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CT
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3 serous membranes
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1)Pleura(lungs), 2)pericardium 3) peritoneum( covers abdominal organs )
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Papilloma
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Tumor that grows in epithelium like a warr
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Lipoma
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Tumor in fatty tissue
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Myoma
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Tumor of muscle tissue
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Carcinoma
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Malignant tumor Originate in the epithelium( skin, mouth, lungs, stomach)
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Symptoms of cancer
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1) unusual bleeding 2) persistent Indegestion 3) chronic hoarseness 4) Changes in color and sizes of moles 5)sore that does not heal 6) unusual lumps 7) white patches in mouth 8) weight loss 9) pain
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Neuroma
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Tumor that is from a nerve
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Glioma
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A tumor in the brain or spinal cord
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Lymphoma
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Tumor of lymphatic cells
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Leukemia
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Cancer of white blood cells
