Tissues and Mechanisms of Disease

Flashcards covering key concepts related to tissues and mechanisms of disease from the lecture notes.

Epithelial Tissue

Tissue that forms sheets covering and lining various body parts.

Connective Tissue

Provides structural and functional support, includes various types.

Matrix

The fluid material between cells that gives tissue its shape.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Often specialized for secretory activity; cuboidal cells grouped into glands.

Stratified Transitional Epithelium

Found in areas that stretch, such as the urinary bladder; consists of multiple layers.

Adipose Tissue

Type of connective tissue specialized for lipid storage.

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Striated muscle attached to bones, under voluntary control.

Cardiac Muscle Tissue

Striated muscle composing the heart wall, involuntary control.

Neurons

Conduction cells in nervous tissue responsible for transmitting impulses.

Inflammation

A response that reduces injury to tissues, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Pathogenesis

The pattern of development of a disease.

Etiology

The study of the factors that cause a disease.

Neoplasms

Abnormal growths of cells, classified as benign or malignant.

Prions

Pathogenic protein molecules that cause abnormal functions in proteins.

Pathogenic Organisms

Organisms that can cause disease, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Vaccine

A preparation that stimulates the body’s immune response against diseases.

Cachexia

Syndrome including appetite loss, weight loss, and general weakness common in cancer patients.