PTK7 Regulates Epididymal Duct Coiling Through Regulating Myosin II Activity in the Surrounding Mesenchyme Cells of the Epididymal Duct. By Angela Washington Research under the supervision of Dr. Barry T. Hinton of the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Virginia Health Systems Summer Session III 2012 Abstract It is very clear that the epididymis plays a crucial role in the maturation of spermatozoa and without a fully developed and functional epididymis male infertility will
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01.06 Bone Tissue Assignment Directions: Build a bone model using household materials (newspapers‚ cardboard‚ tape etc.). Attach a labeled picture or labeled drawing of your bone doing a typical function. Label the bone diagram. Finally‚ answer the conclusion questions with complete sentences. Note: If you are unable to build a bone model‚ you may watch this video instead. You must complete this assignment AS IF you had done what was shown in the video—so pay careful attention. Bone Model Labeled
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Musculoskeletal System Disorders There are certain types of musculoskeletal disorders that can impact your life immensely. One disorder is called Muscle atrophy‚ which is caused by a nerve problem and muscles decrease in mass. This decrease in muscle mass can be caused by diseases that immobile people such as arthritis‚ osteoarthritis‚ and even neurological disorders like ALS multiple sclerosis. Muscle atrophy can also be a symptom of malnutrition or muscle related diseases caused by alcohol consumption
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1) Which one of the following is not one of the four main tissue categories? A) muscle tissue B) neural tissue C) osseous tissue D) connective tissue E) epithelial tissue 2) The tissue that always has a "top" and a "bottom" is A) epithelial tissue. B) connective tissue. C) muscle tissue. D) basal tissue. E) apical tissue. 3) Characteristics of epithelia include all of the following except A) attachment. B) avascularity. C) regeneration. D) polarity. E) extracellular
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Unit 3 Lecture Study Guide 1. List the 4 primary tissue types and give the general characteristics and functions of each one. 1) Epithelial: Covers the body‚ lines the cavities‚ tubes ducts and blood vessels‚ covers the organ inside the body cavity 2) Connective: most abundant& widely distributed‚ connect‚ bind and supports structures‚ insulates‚ and transports substances. 3) Muscle: associated with the bones of the skeleton‚ the heart and in the walls of the hollow organs
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able to identify and correctly name the major tissue types in the body‚ as well as identifying the subcatergories of tissue types while observing them through the microscope and diagrams‚ and be able to explain the location and function of the tissue types in the body. There are not any real safety concerns for this lab other than making sure correct use and care of the microscope is used. EXERCISE 1: EPITHEILIAL TISSUE Epithelial Tissue Observations Tissue Type Observations Simple Squamous Single layer
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composed of 3 major layers: the epidermis‚ the dermis‚ and the hypodermis. The epidermis is where the epithelial cells are located‚ the dermis are where connective tissues‚ nerves‚ and blood vessels start to appear‚ and the hypodermis is where fat cells are located. The dermis of both tissues are divided into 2 layers of connective tissue. The connective tissue right below the
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Classification of Body Membranes Laszlo Vass‚ Ed.D. Version 42-0010-00-01 Lab repOrt assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions‚ diagrams if needed‚ and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate students’ writing of lab reports by providing this information in an editable file which can be sent
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1. Be able to make a table listing the four major types of tissue. Describe the function‚ location‚ distinguishing characteristics‚ and make a sketch of each type. 2. Know the function and the components that make up the extra cellular matrix in connective tissue. 3. Know the three those of muscle tissue and give the function and location of each type. 4. Review the difference between tissue that is vascular and tissue that is avascular. Avascular: not many blood vessels and minimum blood flow;
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Chapter 4: The Tissue Level of Organization Checkpoint Questions 1. Define histology: Histology is the study of tissues 2. List the four basic types of tissues in the body: a. Epithelial tissue b. Connective tissue c. Muscle tissue d. Neural tissue 3. List five important characteristics of epithelial tissue: a. The cells are bound closely together b. A free surface exposed to the environment or internal chamber/passageway c. Attachment
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