Keratinized protein - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is histology? (Ans- The study of tissues What is a tissue? (Ans- A group of cells that act together to perform a specific function. What are the fundamental tissues? (Ans- Epithelial Connective Muscle Nerve What is the function of epithelial cells? (Ans- Cover, line, and protect the body and the internal organs. What is the function of connective tissue? (Ans- Framework of the body. Provides support and structure to organs. What is neuroglia? (Ans- The neuron...

integumentary system - consists of the skin, hair, nails, and their associated glands epidermis - -outermost layer of skin -keratinized stratified squamous epithelium -surface consists of dead cells packed with keratin -lacks blood vessels and depends on the diffusion of nutrients from the underlying connective tissue -sparse nerve ending for touch and pain dermis - -middle layer of skin, deeper connective tissue layer -consists of mainly collagen, but also has elastic and reticular...

Iupui YARD Anatomy Lecture Exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Correct Essential for movement of chromosomes during cell division & Organizes microtubules in the cytoskeleton - Answer- Centrosomes and Centrioles protein synthesis - Answer- Ribosomes Site of rRNA synthesis and assembly of ribosomal subunits - Answer- Nucleus Replenishes cell membrane Packaging materials for lysosomes and Peroxisomes - Answer- Golgi apparatus Mainly composed of thin strands of actin proteins - Answer- Microf...

Integumentary System Latest Version 100% Pass Integumentary System: Location ~ Skin ~ Hair ~ Nails ~ Sweat Glands ~ Sebaceous Glands Skin: Characteristics Epidermis - most superficial ~ mostly stratified squamous epithelium (keratinized) ~ avascular Epidermis cell characteristics ~ Keratinocytes ~ tightly connected by desmosomes ~ lose millions every day (slough off) Keratinocytes an epidermal cell that produces keratin, the fibrous protein that helps give the epidermis its protective propert...

____ are protective leukocytes that phagocytose and kill bacteria deficiencies in neutrophil functioning results in increase susceptibility too infections. also release destructive enzymes (MMPs), which results in breakdown of periodontium and the development of collagen-depleted areas. - neutrophils ____ epithelium: -nonkeratinized -forms floor of sulcus/pocket -wraps around tooth like collar -surface cells attach to tooth via hemidesmosomes - junctional ____ epithelium: -nonkeratiniz...

What is histology? The study of tissues What is a tissue? A group of cells that act together to perform a specific function. What are the fundamental tissues? Epithelial Connective Muscle Nerve (Elephants Can Make News) What is the function of epithelial cells? Cover, line, and protect the body and the internal organs. What is the function of connective tissue? Framework of the body. Provides support and structure to organs. What is neuroglia? The neurons and c...

Function of body membranes - 1. Line or cover body surfaces 2. Protect body surfaces 3. Lubricate body surfaces Epithelial membranes - Cutaneous, Serous and Mucous membranes Connective tissue membrane - synovial membrane Cutaneous Membrane (skin layer) - A dry membrane and outermost protective boundary What the cutaneous membrane is composed of - Superficial epidermis, keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. Keratin - protein; tough and waterproof

Which duct does not branch? - Answer simple A process by which all cytoplasmic components of the cell are divided into 2 identical daughter cells - Answer cytokinesis Name the 2 types of nerves in the periodontal ligaments? - Answer myelinated afferent and autonomic Name the 3 groups of fibers in the PDL - Answer gingival fiber group, alveolodental ligament, transseptal ligament These are concentric series of bands represent incremental growth lines that extends from the DEJ - Answer...

The skin provides: correct answer: -A protective barrier against disease-causing organisms. -A sensory organ for pain, temperature, and touch. -Vitamin D synthesis. 2 layers of the skin correct answer: 1. Epidermis 2. Dermis Epidermis: correct answer: -Top layer of skin -The epidermis has several layers within it. --The stratum corneum is the thin, outermost layer that is flattened with dead keratinized cells. -Cells in the basal layer divide, proliferate, and migrate toward the ...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 17: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which type of cells line the inner surface of blood vessels to prevent microbes from gaining access to blood? A. ciliated epithelial cells B. endothelial cells* C. keratinized squamous epithelial cells D. squamous epithelial cells 2. Which of the following is not a type of cell junction? A. centromere* B. desmosome C. gap D. tight 3. Which layer of the skin...