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The Animal Body Chapter 37
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Tissues: Epithelial Cells fit tightly together to form a sheet One side is exposed on the surface of the body or the lining of a cavity Functions: protection, absorption, secretion, sensation Three types of cells classified by shape: Squamous – thin, flat Cuboidal – short, cube-shaped Columnar – column-shaped Number of layers: Simple epithelium – one layer of cells; in areas of secretion or absorption Stratified epithelium – 2 or more layers; involved in protection
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Tissues: Epithelial… Glands – one or more epithelial cells specialized to produce and secrete sweat, milk, mucus, wax, saliva, hormones, or enzymes Types: Exocrine – secrete products onto free epithelial surface usually through a duct Endocrine – no ducts; release products (hormones) into interstitial fluid
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Tissues: Connective Supports and cushions organs Few cells embedded in intercellular substance - fibers scattered through a matrix Three types of fibers: Collagen – made of collagens; the most numerous; very tough Elastic – made of elastin; form networks; can return to their original shape Reticular – collagen and some glycoprotein; thin, branched fibers; thin and join connective tissue to other tissues
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Types of Connective Tissue Loose –attaches skin to muscles and lower structures Dense – found in the lower dermis Tendons – connect muscles to bones Ligaments – connect bones to bones Elastic – in lungs and walls of arteries Reticular – internal supporting network for many organs
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Types of Connective Tissue… Adipose – stores fat; below skin and in tissue that cushions internal organs Cartilage – firm yet flexible; provides shape of some organs and cushions joints Bone – main framework in vertebrates; also involved in blood cell production Blood and lymph – specialized cells that help body parts communicate Muscle – allow movement Skeletal – attached to bones Cardiac – found in heart Smooth – wall of internal organs
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Tissues: Nervous Neurons – specialized for receiving and transmitting signal Cell body – main cell with two types of extensions: Dendrites – carry info to the cell Axons – carry info away from the cell
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Organs and Organ Systems Integumentary – covers and protects Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands Skeletal – supports and protects Bones, cartilage, ligaments Muscular – provides locomotion Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles Digestive – ingests and digests food Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, salivary glands Circulatory – transports materials throughout body Heart, blood vessels, blood, lymph, lymph nodes
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Organs and Organ Systems… Respiratory – gas exchange Lungs, trachea Urinary – excretion of metabolic wastes Kidney, bladder, ducts Nervous – receives and responses to stimuli; coordinates other systems Brain, nerves, sense organs, spinal cord Endocrine – regulates body chemistry and function Ductless glands (pituitary, adrenal, thyroid) Reproductive – sexual reproduction Testes, ovaries, uterus
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Thermoregulation Body heat is produced as a by-product of metabolic activity Ectotherms – use the heat of their environment to supplement body heat Require less food; cannot survive in all climates Endotherms – supply heat from food to maintain body temperature Require additional food; can live in more places Acclimation – adjusting to seasonal changes in environmental temperatures (ex: dog growing thicker coat in winter) Dormancy – a strategy to survive seasonal cold or heat Hibernation Estivation
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