Anatomy and Physiology Flashcard

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure of organisms

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What is the study of tissues known as?

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Histology

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What are tissues made up of?

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Cells

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Order from smallest to largest: organ, organ system, organism, cell, tissue?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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How many types of tissue is the human body made up of?

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4

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What specific part of the epithelial tissue is there an issue with in the case of epidermolysis bullosa (EB)?

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Basement membrane

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Why does it make sense that many individuals with EB die of “septic shock” based on the function of epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue acts as a barrier to infection.

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What is the basement membrane?

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A layer of connective tissue

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What does the glue represent in the analogy of a sheet of paper being glued to your desk as epithelial tissue?

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Basement membrane

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How are the types of epithelial tissue named?

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By their shape and number of layers