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Chapter 15 - Cell Theory, Prokaryotes, and the Nucleus

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE BRAIN STEM DR A. A. NWAKANMA THE BRAINSTEM •The brainstem is made up of the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain •It is stalklike in shape and connects the narrow spinal cord with the expanded forebrain •Occupies the posterior cranial fossa of the skull Loading… FUNCTIONS OF BRAINSTEM •It serves as a conduit for the ascending and descending tracts connecting the spinal cord to the different parts of the higher centers in the forebrain •It contains important reflex centers associated with the control of respiration and CVS. •It is also associated with the control of consciousness •It contains important nuclei of cranial nerves II through XII EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MEDULLA OBLONGATA • The medulla oblongata connects the pons superiorly with the SC inferiorly •The junction of the medulla and SC is at the origin of the anterior and posterior roots of the first cervical nerve which corresponds approximately to the level of the foramen magnum Loading… EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MEDULLA •The medulla oblongata is piriform in shape •It has a broad superior part – open part •And a lower closed part •The central canal of the SC continues upward into the lower half of the medulla •In the upper half of the medulla it expands as the cavity of the fourth ventricle EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MEDULLA •On the ant. Surface of the medulla is the anterior median fissure which is continous inferiorly with the ant. Median fissure of the SC •On each side of the median fissure is a swelling called the pyramid EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MEDULLA •The pyramids are composed of bundles of nerve fibers, corticospinal fibers which originate in large nerve cells in the precentral gyrus of the cerebral cortex •The pyramids tapers inferiorly and majority of the descending fibers cross over to the opposite side forming the decussation of the pyramids here •The ant. External arcuate fibers are a few nerve fibers that emerge from the ant. Median fissure above the decussation and pass laterally over the medulla oblongata to enter the cerebellum EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MEDULLA •Posterolateral to the pyramids are the OLIVES which are oval elevations produced by the underlying inf. Olivary nuclei •In the groove b/w the pyramid and olive emerges the rootlets of the hypoglossal nerve •Post. To the olives are the inf. Cerebellar peduncles which connect the medulla to the cerebellum EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MEDULLA •In the groove b/w the olive and the inf. Cerebellar peduncle emerges the roots of the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves and the cranial roots of accessory nerve •The post. Surface of the sup. Half of the medulla forms the lower part of the floor of the 4th ventricle External features of medulla •The post surface of the inf. Half continues with the post. Aspect of the SC and possesses a post. Median sulcus •On each side of the median sulcus is an elongated swelling , the Gracile tubercle produced by the underlying gracile nu. •Lat. To the gracile tubercle is the cuneate tubercle produced by the underlying cuneate nu. Loading… INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF MEDULLA •The internal structure of the medulla oblongata is usually considered at 3 levels •Level of pyramidal decussation •Level of olive •Level of sensory or lemniscal decussation T/S OF MEDULLA AT THE LEVEL OF OLIVE •This level corresponds to the floor of the 4th ventricle and the cranial n. Nuclei seen include •Hypoglossal n. • Vestibular nuclei •Dorsal nu. Of vagus •Solitary tract and its nu. •Nu. Ambigus • dorsal and ventral cochlear nu. T/S OF MEDULLA AT THE LEVEL OF OLIVE •The other masses of gray matter seen at this level include •The medial and dorsal accessory olivary nu. •Lat. Reticular nu. •Arcuate nu. •The descending tracts seen include •Pyramid •Rubrospinal tract •Spinal nu. And •Tract of trigeminal n. T/S OF MEDULLA AT THE LEVEL OF OLIVE •The ascending tracts include •Medial lemniscus lying in the middle and is L shaped •Spinothalamic T •Spinocerbellar T. •Spinotectal T. •The reticular formation and the inf. Olivary nu. Are also prominent features found at this level T/S OF THE MEDULLA AT THE LEVEL OF LEMNISCAL DECUSSATION •The level represented by this section lies a little above the level of the pyramidal decussation •The structures found at this level include •Central canal surrounded by gray matter •Medial lemniscus •The pyramids the nu. And fasciculus cuneatus •Spinal nu. Of trigeminal n. •The reticular formation T/S OF THE MEDULLA AT THE LEVEL OF LEMNISCAL DECUSSATION •Internal arcuate fibers which arise from the nu. Gracilis and cuneatus and arch forward on the medial side of the gray matter crossing in the midline to form the lemniscal or sensory decussation •Accessory cuneate nu. Lying dorsolateral to the cuneate nu. T/S OF THE MEDULLA AT THE LEVEL OF LEMNISCAL DECUSSATION •The cranial nerve nuclei seen at this level include •Hypoglossal nu. •Dorsal motor nu. Of vagus •Arcuate nu. •Nu. Of solitary tract •Nu. Ambigus •Other structures include •Lower part of inf. Olivary nu. •Lat. Reticular nu. •Arcuate nu. •Lat. & ventral spinothalamic tr. •Doral and ventral spinocerebella tr. •Spino-olivary tr. •Pyramids •Vestibulospinal tr. •Corticospinal tr. •Medial longitudinal fasciculus Connections of the Inferior Olivary Complex • The main afferents of the inferior olivary nucleus are from the cerebral cortex and from the spinal cord • The main efferents are to the cerebellar cortex. • An olivospinal tract is traditionally described, but some authorities hold that the inferior olivary nuclei do not send any fibres to the spinal cord. •The nucleus may be regarded as a relay station on the cortico-olivo-cerebellar and spino-olivo-cerebellar pathways. • The accessory olivary nuclei are connected to the cerebellum by parolivo-cerebellar fibres. THE PONS •The pons is the middle part of the brainstem •Its continuous below with the medulla oblongata and above with the midbrain •It is seperated from the cerbellum by the 4th ventricle •Pons has two surfaces: •Ventral and dorsal External Features Of Ventral Surface Of Pons •The ventral surface of pons shows the following features •The ventral surface is convex and has a shallow groove in the midline called the basilar groove which lodges basillar artery •Transvesely running fibers connecting the pons to the cerebellum thru the middle cerebellar peduncle •The two roots of trigeminal nerve (sensory and motor) emerge at the jxn b/w the ventral surface of pons and middle cerebellar peduncle EXTERNAL FEATURES OF DORSAL PONS •The dorsal surface of pons shows the following features •Median sulcus in the median plane •Medial eminence – shows rounded elevation in the lower part called facial colliculus which overlies the nu. Of abducent n. •Sulcus limitans – is lat. To the medial eminence and seperates medial eminence from vestibular area T/S THROUGH CAUDAL PART OF PONS •The features seen at this level include •Medial lemniscus in the most ant. Part of the tegmentum •The facial nu. Lies post to the lat. Part of the medial lemniscus •The fibers of the facial nerve wind around the nu. Of the abducent nerve producing the facial colliculus T/S THROUGH CAUDAL PART OF PONS •The medial longitudinal fasciculus is situated beneath the floor of the 4th ventricle on either side of the midline •The medial longitudinal fasciculus is the main pathway that connects the vestibular and cochlear nuclei with the nuclei controlling the extraocular muscles (oculomotor, trochlear and abducent) •The medial vestibular nu. Is situated lat. To the abducent nu. And in close relationship to the inf. Cerebellar peduncle T/S THROUGH CAUDAL PART OF PONS •The sup. Part of the lat. And inf. Part of sup. Vestibular nu. Are found at this level •Post. And ant. Cochlear nu. Are also found at this level •The spinal nu.of trigeminal nerve and tract lie on the anteromedial aspect of the inf. Cerebellar peduncle T/S THROUGH CAUDAL PART OF PONS •The trapezoid body is made up of fibers derived from the cochlear nuclei and the nuclei of trapezoid body •They run transversely in the ant. Part of the tegmentum •The basilar part of the pons at this level contain masses of nervr cells called pontine nuclei T/S THROUGH CAUDAL PART OF PONS •The axons of these cells give origin to the transverse fibers of the pons which cross the midline and intersect the corticospinal and corticonuclear tracts breaking them up into small bundles Loading… INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF CRANIAL PART OF PONS •The internal structure of the cranial part of pons is similar to that seen at the caudal level but contains the motor and principal sensory nuclei of the trigeminal nerve •The motor nu. Of the trigeminal nerve is situated beneath the lat. Part of the 4th ventricle within the reticular formation INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF CRANIAL PART OF PONS •The principal sensory nu. Of the trigeminal nerve is situated lateral to the motor nu. •The sup. Cerebellar peduncle is situated posterolat. To the motor nu. Of trigeminal nerve EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MIDBRAIN •Midbrain measures about 2cm in length and connects the pons and cerebellum with the forebrain •The midbrain is traversed by a narrow channel – the cerebral aqueduct ( which is filled with CSF) •On the posterior surface are four rounded eminences that are divided into superior and inferior pairs •The sup. Colliculi are centers for visual reflexes while the inf. Are lower auditory centers •In the midline below the inf. Colliculi emerges the trochlear nerves EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MIDBRAIN •Each colliculi is related to a ridge called brachium •The sup. Brachium passes from the sup. Colliculus to the lat. Geniculate body and the optic tract •The inf. brachium connects the inf colliculus to the medial geniculate body EXTERNAL FEATURES OF MIDBRAIN •On the anterior aspect of the midbrain is a deep depression in the midline called the interpeduncular fossa which is bounded on either side by the crus cerebri •Many blood vessels perforate the floor of the interpeduncular fossa and this region is termed the post. Perforated substance INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF MIDBRAIN •The midbrain is divided into two parts – •An upper tectum and •A lower part called cerebral peduncles •The upper part (tectum) contains mainly the colliculi of the two sides and represents the dorsal part of the midbrain •The cerebral peduncles are subdivided by the substantia nigra into •The tegmentum and •Crus cerebri STRUCTURE OF MIDBRAIN AT OF INF. COLLICULUS •The structures seen at this level include •Crus cerebri- this contain descending fibers from different parts of the cerebral cortex •The medial 1/6 contain frontopontine fibers •The intemediate 2/3 contain corticospinal and corticonuclear fibers •The lat. 1/6 contain temporopontine fibers •Other structures include •Substantia nigra •Cerebral aqueduct : this is surrounded by the central gray matter. •Ventral to this aqueduct is the oculomotor and trochlear nerves STRUCTURE OF MIDBRAIN AT OF INF. COLLICULUS •Reticular formation b/w the substantia nigra and gray matter •Inferior colliculus •Mesocephalic nu. Of trigeminal nerve •Compact bundle of fibers lies in the tegmentum dorsomedial to the substantia nigra •This bundle consistsof the medial lemniscus, trigeminal lemniscus and spinal lemniscus •Medial longitudinal fasciculus •Superior cerebellar peduncle •Rubrospinal tract Structure of midbrain at the level of sup. colliculus •The following structures are seen at this level •Sup. Colliculus in the tectum •Red nu. In the tegmentum dorsomedial to the substantia nigra •Oculomotor nuclei near the central gray matter •Bundles of ascending fibers consisting of medial lemniscus, spinal lemniscus and trigeminal lemniscus Structure of midbrain at the level of sup. colliculus •Dorsal tegmental decussation : this consists of fibers originating in the sup. Colliculus, it crosses to the opp. Side and descend as the tectospinal tract •Ventral tegmental decussation : this originates in the red nu

HOMEOSTASIS Maintaining a stable internal environment respond to stimuli Reacting to changes in the environment reproduce and develop Creating new organisms and growing adapt and evolve Changing over time to better suit the environment INDUCTIVE REASONING Making generalizations based on specific observations DEDUCTIVE REASONING Making specific predictions based on general principles Matter Anything that has mass and takes up space elements Substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances protons Positively charged particles in the nucleus neutrons Neutral particles in the nucleus electrons Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus Atomic Number Number of protons in an atom Isotopes Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons Octet Rule Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons molecule Two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds compound A substance consisting of two or more different elements IONIC BONDS Bonds formed by the transfer of electrons COVALENT BONDS Bonds formed by the sharing of electrons reactants Starting materials in a chemical reaction products Ending materials in a chemical reaction WATER solvent Dissolves many substances WATER cohesion & adhesion Water molecules stick to each other and other surfaces WATER high surface tension Water's surface resists being broken WATER high heat capacity Water can absorb a lot of heat without changing temperature WATER heat of vaporization Water requires a lot of energy to evaporate WATER varying density Ice is less dense than liquid water acidic solutions Solutions with a pH below 7 basic solutions Solutions with a pH above 7 pH scale Measures the acidity or basicity of a solution buffers Substances that resist changes in pH Organic Molecules Molecules containing carbon carbon The backbone of organic molecules functional groups Chemical groups attached to carbon that give molecules specific properties Macromolecules Large molecules made up of smaller subunits monomers The individual subunits of a polymer polymers Long chains of monomers Dehydration Synthesis Reaction Joins monomers by removing water Hydrolysis Reaction Breaks polymers by adding water Role of Enzymes Speed up chemical reactions Carbohydrates monosaccharides glucose Simple sugars Carbohydrates disaccharides glycosidic bonds Two monosaccharides joined together Carbohydrates polysaccharides starch glycogen cellulose Many monosaccharides joined together LIPIDS Glycerol & Fatty Acids saturated Fatty acids with no double bonds LIPIDS Glycerol & Fatty Acids unsaturated Fatty acids with double bonds PROTEINS Enzymes Proteins that catalyze chemical reactions PROTEINS amino acids peptide bonds The monomers of proteins, joined together PROTEINS protein structure primary The sequence of amino acids PROTEINS protein structure secondary Local folding patterns (e.g., alpha-helices and beta-sheets) PROTEINS protein structure tertiary The overall 3D shape of a single polypeptide PROTEINS protein structure quaternary The arrangement of multiple polypeptides in a protein conformation The 3D shape of a protein denaturation The unfolding of a protein DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic material RNA Ribonucleic acid, involved in protein synthesis ATP Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell

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Introduction to Tissues A. Histology=the study of tissues. B. Although studying tissues can be accomplished using a light microscope, studying cell parts often requires an electron microscope and the study of atoms and molecules can only be examined through special imaging techniques and experimental procedures. Types of Tissues A. Despite the fact the body is composed of trillions of cells, there are only about 200 different cell types. These cells in turn produce only four principle tissue types: 1. Epithelial tissues=covers exposed surfaces; lines internal passageways; and produces glandular secretions. 2. Connective tissues=fills internal spaces; provides structural support, and stores energy 3. Muscle tissues=contracts to produce active movements 4. Nervous tissue=conducts electrical impulses; detects, interprets, and responds to stimuli B. Relative contribution of the four tissue types to the overall weight of the adult body. C. Embryonic origins: There are three types of embryonic tissues from which all adult tissues are derived. a. Endoderm=gives rise to the functional linings of the digestive and respiratory tracts as well as to the associated accessory glands and organs (i.e. liver, stomach, pancreas, etc.) b. Mesoderm= gives rise to the components of the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems c. Ectoderm= gives rise to the epidermis of skin and all of the components of the nervous system D. Tissue Membranes 1. Mucous Membranes=composed of epithelial tissues. These membranes line body cavities that open to the exterior environment such as those of the digestive tract, respiratory tract, or urogenital tract. In all cases, these are "wet" or moist membranes because of the secretion of mucous. The moisture helps reduce friction and in many cases, facilitates absorption or secretion activities. 2. Serous Membranes=consists of a mesothelium supported by areolar tissue. These are never exposed or connected to the exterior. Serous membranes secrete transudate, or serous fluid. There are three serous membranes that line the ventral body cavity: a. Pleura=lines the chest cavity and surrounds the lungs. b. Pericardium=lines the pericardial cavity and surrounds the heart c. Peritoneum=lines the peritoneal cavity and lines the surfaces of the visceral organs 3. Cutaneous Membranes=made of stratified squamous and areolar tissue reinforced by dense irregular connective tissue. In contrast to mucous and serous membranes, cutaneous membranes are dry, relatively thick, and waterproof. 4. Synovial Membranes=line mobile joint cavities but do not cover the opposing joint surfaces. Secretes synovial fluid. Although the covering of the synovial membrane is often called an epithelium, it differs from true epithelia in four respects: it develops within a connective tissue, no basal lamina is present, gaps of up to 1 mm may separate adjacent cells, and the synovial fluid and capillaries in the underlying connective tissue are continuously exchanging fluid and solutes. Epithelial Tissues A. Functions of Epithelial Tissues 1. Epithelia provide physical protection. Epithelial tissues protect exposed and internal surfaces from abrasion, dehydration, and destruction by chemical or biological agents. 2. Epithelia control permeability. Any substance that enters or leaves the body has to cross an epithelial tissue. Some epithelia are relatively impermeable, whereas others are permeable to compounds as large as proteins. Most are capable of selective absorption or secretion. The epithelial barrier can be regulated and modified in response to various stimuli. For example, a callus forms on your hands when you do rough work for an extended period of time. 3. Epithelia provide sensation. Sensory nerves extensively innervate most epithelia. Specialize epithelial cells can detect changes in the environment and convey information about such changes to the nervous system. 4. Epithelial cells that produce secretions are called glands. Individual gland cells are often scattered among other cell types in an epithelium that may have many other functions. B. Location of Epithelial Tissues 1. Epithelia=forms sheets or layers of cells that line the body tubes, cavities, or coverings of the body surfaces. 2. Glands=formed of epithelial cells with secretory functions. Two types of glands are found in the human body: a. Endocrine glands=secrete hormones (or hormonal precursors) into the interstitial fluid or bloodstream. These glands are ductless. b. Exocrine glands=secretes non-hormonal substances (milk, wax, enzymes, oil, acids, etc.) onto external surfaces or internal passageways (ducts) that connect to the exterior. C. Characteristics of Epithelial Tissues 1. Polarity=epithelial cells possess two structurally and functionally different surfaces: a. Apical surface=free edge which faces the exterior of the body or the lumen of an internal space. b. Basal surface=attached surface which anchors the cells to adjacent tissues. 2. Supported by a basal lamina=also known as the basement membrane, is a complex structure produced by the basal surface of the epithelial cells and the underlying connective tissue. The underlying connective tissue is composed of two things: 3. Cellularity=epithelial cells are extensively interconnected so that they create an effective barrier that behaves as if it were a single cell. a. Occluding junctions=form a barrier that isolates the basolateral surfaces and deeper tissues from the contents of the lumen. At an occluding junction, the attachment is so tight that it prevents the passage of water and solutes between the cells. b. Adhesion belt=locks together the terminal webs of neighboring cells, strengthening the apical region and preventing distortion and leakage at the occluding junctions. It forms a continuous band that encircles cells and binds them together. c. Gap junctions=permits chemical communication that coordinates the activities of adjacent cells. At a gap junction, two cells are held together by interlocking junctional proteins called connexons which serve as channels that form a narrow passageway to let small molecules and ions to pass from cell to cell. d. Desmosomes=provides firm attachment between neighboring cells by interlocking their cytoskeletons. At a desmosome, the opposing plasma membranes are very strong and resist stretching and twisting. Hemidesmosomes attach the basal surface to the basement membrane. e. CAM=cell adhesion molecules; present in the adhesion belt and desmosomes; transmembrane proteins that bind to each other and to extracellular materials. 4. Avascular=epithelial tissues lack blood vessels; all nutrient and waste exchange occurs as a result of diffusion and osmosis from underlying tissues. 5. Highly innervated=epithelial tissues are supplied with many nerve endings 6. Regenerate rapidly=although the exact rate varies from one type of epithelia to another, most epithelial tissues regenerate within days (rather than weeks or years). D. Naming Epithelial Tissues 1. Almost all epithelial tissues possess a two part name where the first part of their name indicates their arrangement (number of layers) while the second part of their name indicates the shape of the cells. 2. Arrangement of epithelial tissues a. Simple=only one layer thick b. Stratified=more than one layer thick c. Pseudostratified= “false layers”; it looks like more than one layer but in fact its only one layer thick 3. Shape of epithelial cells a. Squamous=thin, flat, and somewhat irregular in shape. From the surface, they look like fried eggs lay side by side. In a sectional view, they look like a pancake with a pat of butter (indicating the nucleus). b. Cuboidal=are about as wide as they are tall; resemble hexagonal boxes with the spherical nucleus located in the center of each cell. c. Columnar=are taller than they are wide; resemble rectangles with the elongated nuclei tend to crowd into a narrow band close to the basal lamina. E. Diversity of Epithelial Tissues 1. Simple squamous epithelium a. Description: single layer of flattened cells with a disc-shaped central nuclei and sparse cytoplasm. b. Function: allows passage of materials by diffusion and filtration in sites where protection is not important. Also secretes lubricant. c. Locations: Kidney glomeruli, air sacs of lungs, capillaries, linings of heart and lymphatic system. 2. Stratified squamous epithelium a. Description: thick layers of flattened cells; often keratinized layer and a mitotic layer. b. Function: protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion c. Location: non-keratinized type lines the mouth and vagina; keratinized type forms the epidermis of skin. 3. Simple cuboidal epithelium a. Description: single layer of cube-like cells with large spherical centrally located nuclei. b. Function: secretion and absorption c. Locations: Kidney tubules, ducts and secretory portions of glands, ovary surface 4. Stratified cuboidal epithelium a. Relatively rare in the human body. b. Most common along the ducts of sweat glands, mammary glands, and other exocrine glands. c. DO NOT NEED TO KNOW FOR THE LAB PRACTICAL!! 5. Simple columnar epithelium a. Description: single layer of tall cells with round to oval nuclei; some cells bear cilia; may contain goblet cells that produce mucus; may contain microvilli. b. Function: absorption; secretion of mucus and enzymes; cilia propel substances. c. Location: non-ciliated type lines digestive tract, gallbladder, and ducts from glands; ciliated type lines small bronchi, uterine tubes, and uterus. 6. Stratified columnar epithelium a. Relatively rare in the human body. b. Most often found lining large ducts such as those of the salivary glands and pancreas. c. DO NOT NEED TO KNOW FOR THE LAB PRACTICAL!! 7. Pseudostratified columnar epithelium a. Description: single layer of cells of differing heights so that nuclei are a differing levels; may contain goblet cells and bear cilia. b. Function: secretion, propulsion by ciliary action. c. Location: non-ciliated type lines male reproductive ducts; ciliated type lines much of respiratory tract. 8. Transitional epithelium a. Description: resembles both stratified squamous and stratified cuboidal. Basal cells are cuboidal or columnar; surface cells are dome shaped. b. Function: stretches readily and permits distension. c. Location: Lines uterus, bladder, and urethra F. Glandular Epithelia are Specialized for Secretion 1. Endocrine glands= “ductless” glands that produce hormones. Secrete directly into interstitial fluids or bloodstream. Examples: pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland, etc. 2. Exocrine glands=glands possessing ducts. Exocrine glands secret their substance either on the body surfaces or within ducts. They general demonstrates one of two different modes secretion: a. Merocrine=secrete products from secretory vesicles by exocytosis. Most common type. Example: salivary glands of the oral cavity b. Holocrine=accumulate products until the cell ruptures. Destroys the cell and must be replaced by cell division. Example: sebaceous glands of the skin c. Apocrine=products accumulate within the cells then the apex of the cell pinches off packets that contain the secretion. Example: mammary gland of the breast 3. Exocrine glands are unicellular or multicellular. a. Unicellular=goblet cells that produce mucin which mixes with water to form mucus. b. Multicellular=two structural classes: i. Simple=a single duct that does not branch on its way to the secretory cells (examples: gastric glands, sebaceous glands) ii. Compound= duct divides one or more times on its way to the secretory cells (examples: duodenal glands, mammary glands and salivary glands) Connective Tissues: Supports and Protects A. Location of Connective Tissues 1. Most abundant tissue in the body. 2. Never exposed to the outside environment. B. Characteristics of Connective Tissues 1. All types of connective tissue originate from mesenchyme. 2. Connective tissues vary widely in appearance and function but all forms share three basic components: a. Specialized cells=the cells present in each type of connective tissue helps to distinguish the various types from one another. A few of the cells are listed here: i. Fibroblast cells=produce connective tissue proper ii. Chondrocytes=produce cartilage iii. Osteocytes=produce bone iv. Hemocytoblast cells=produce blood b. Extracellular proteins fibers=three primary fibers are produced in connective tissues i. Elastic fibers=slender, straight, and very stretchy. They recoil to their original length after stretching or distortion. ii. Collagen fibers=thick, straight or wavy, and often forms bundles. They are very strong and resist stretching. iii. Reticular fibers=strong fibers that form a branching network or scaffolding c. Ground substance=material that fills the space between cells and surrounds the extracellular fibers. In some connective tissues the ground substance is gel-like while in others it is liquid based and in others it is rigid or calcified. Ground substance and extracellular fibers make up the matrix of connective tissues. 3. Many types of connective tissue are highly vascular and contain sensory receptors that detect pain, pressure, temperature, and other stimuli. C. Functions of Connective Tissues 1. Establish a structural framework for the body. 2. Transport fluids and dissolved materials. 3. Protect delicate organs. 4. Support, surround, and interconnect other types of tissue. 5. Store energy reserves, especially in the form of triglycerides. 6. Defend the body from invading microorganisms. D. Diversity of Connective Tissues 1. Connective Tissue Proper=includes connective tissues with many types of cells and extracellular fibers in a gel-like ground substance. a. Loose Connective Tissues – fibers created a loose, open framework i. Areolar tissue=most common form of connective tissue proper in adults. It is the general packing material in the body. Attaches skin to underlying body parts and is sometimes called the superficial fascia. All of the cell types found in other forms of connective tissue proper can be found in areolar. ii. Adipose tissue=found deep to the skin, especially at the flanks, buttocks, and breasts. It also forms a layer that provides padding within the orbit of the eyes, in the abdominopelvic cavity, and around the kidneys. The distinction between areolar tissue and adipose is the larger number of adipocytes (fat cells). iii. Reticular tissue=found in the liver, kidney, spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, where it forms a tough, flexible network that provides support and resists distortion. In reticular tissue, reticular fibers create a complex supporting network known as a stroma. Fixed macrophages and fibroblasts are present but these cells are seldom visible. DO NOT NEED TO KNOW FOR THE LAB PRACTICAL!! b. Dense Connective Tissues – fibers are densely packed together i. Dense regular=all collagen fibers are oriented parallel to each other providing strength along the axis of the collagen fibers. Found in cords (such as tendons) or sheets (ligaments). Tendons connect muscle to bones. Ligaments connect bones to bones. ii. Dense irregular=collagen fibers are non-parallel forming an interwoven network. These tissues provide strength in many directions and are particularly important in areas subjected to stress from many directions such as the dermis of the skin. iii. Elastic=when elastic fibers outnumber collagen fibers, the tissue has a springy, resilient nature that allows it to tolerate cycles of extension and recoil. This elastic tissue is bound between the vertebrae of the spinal column and the erectile tissues of the penis. DO NOT NEED TO KNOW FOR THE LAB PRACTICAL!! 2. Fluid Connective Tissues=have distinctive populations of cells suspended in a watery matrix that contains dissolved proteins. NOT ON LAB PRACTICAL! a. Blood – flows within the cardiovascular system 3. Supporting Connective Tissues=differ from connective tissue proper in have a less diverse cell population and a matrix containing much more densely packed fibers. Supporting connective tissues protect soft tissues and support the weight of part or all of the body. a. Cartilage – solid, rubbery matrix containing chondrocytes. All cartilage is surrounded by a membrane of connective tissue called the perichondrium. i. Hyaline cartilage=found connecting the ribs to the sternum, covering the articular surfaces of long bones, supporting the respiratory passageways such as the trachea, and forming the tip of the nose and part of the nasal septum. Has an amorphous matrix with few visible fibers. It provides stiff but somewhat flexible support and reduces friction between bony surfaces. ii. Elastic cartilage=found in the ear and epiglottis. Has many more elastic fibers within the matrix and is therefore more flexible. iii. Fibrous cartilage=found within the intervertebral discs, the meniscus of the knee, and pubic symphysis. Has many more collagen fibers within its matrix and is therefore very strong. b. Bone – solid, crystalline matrix containing osteocytes. All bone is surrounded by a membrane of connective tissue called the periosteum. NOT ON LAB PRACTICAL! c. Comparison of cartilage and bone. Muscle Tissue in Motion (discussed in detail in Chapter 10-11) NOT ON LAB PRACTICAL! A. Highly vascularized muscular tissue is comprised of elongated cells (called fibers) containing myofilaments (actin and myosin proteins). 
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BIOL 1140 Chapters 15-16 Review Worksheet KEY Define transcription Transcription is the process of creating RNA from DNA. Describe how only one strand of DNA is used as the template in transcription. Only one of the strands (3’-5’ strand) serves as a template; the other strand is unused. Identify the three steps of transcription and briefly what is happening in each step. Initiation - in this step, the enzyme *RNA polymerase attaches to a region of the gene called a promoter, and transcription starts Elongation – In elongation, the enzyme RNA polymerase zips along the DNA strand adding complementary nucleotides to the DN template. The newly made RNA is fed out the back of the enzyme, and the two DNA strands re-anneal (re-zip). Remember that adenine, guanine, and cytosine are used in making RNA, but uracil is used in place of thymine. Termination - in this step, RNA polymerase reaches a sequence of nucleotides on the DNA template called a terminator. RNA polymerase then detaches from the newly synthesized RNA and the DNA. *before RNA polymerase binds, a series of proteins called transcription factors first bind to the promoter. Once they bind, they “recruit” RNA polymerase to the promoter. The binding of RNA polymerase starts the transcription process Which of the following statements regarding transcription is not true? A. The three stages of transcription are initiation, elongation and termination B. The key enzyme responsible for transcription is RNA polymerase C. Transcription is the conversion of information from DNA nucleotides into RNA nucleotides D. Transcription in eukaryotes is regulated (in part) by the binding of transcription factors to the promoter E. All are true statements What is the name of the enzyme used in transcription? Where does this enzyme bind? RNA polymerase…it binds to the gene’s promoter (though it doesn’t bind directly to the DNA strand) Indicate if the following statements about codons, amino acids and the genetic code are true or false: ____True______ A codon is a three nucleotide sequence that codes for a specific amino acid ____ True ______ In the genetic code, a codon will code for only one amino acid; that is there is specificity on the genetic code. ____False______ Some codons consist of only two nucleotides. 🡪 all are three nucleotides _____False_____ Some amino acids are not specified by any codons. 🡪 all amino acids have their own set of codons ____ True ______ Some codons (“stop codons”) do not code for any amino acid. ____ True ______ More than one codon can code for the same amino acid; that is, there is redundancy in the genetic code. Define translation. Translation is the process of creating proteins from RNA. Match the key players in translation with their function Answers B_____ tRNA A) The kind of RNA that makes up a ribosome. D______ mRNA B) Acts as the ‘interpreter’ in translation, by bringing in amino acids. C_______ DNA C) The genetic information in a cell. A_______ rRNA D) The kind of RNA that codes for amino acids. E_______ Ribosome E) Where translation takes place. Identify the three steps of translation and briefly describe what is happening in each step. Initiation – First an mRNA molecule binds to the small ribosomal subunit. A special initiator tRNA binds to a specific codon called the start codon (AUG = methionine). The initiator tRNA which carries the amino acid methionine, binds its anticodon (UAC) to the start codon . Second, a large ribosomal subunit binds to the small one, creating a function ribosome. The initiator tRNA binds to one of two tRNA binding sites on the ribosome. Elongation - In elongation amino acids are added one-by-one to the first amino acid. Each addition occurs in a three-step process: 1st: the anticodon of an incoming tRNA molecule, carrying its amino acid, pairs with the mRNA codon. 2nd: the incoming amino acid attaches by peptide bond to the amino acid already present – the formation of the bond is catalyzed by the ribosome. 3rd : The tRNA already present moves over to the next site (the codon and anticodon remain hydrogen bonded and the mRNA and tRNA move over as a unit), allowing another tRNA to move in. The second amino acid is then added to the growing polypeptide chain. The process is repeated - the first tRNA leaves the ribosome, the second tRNA moves over, allowing room for the next to move in…the process is repeated over and over again Termination - Elongation continues until a stop codon reaches the ribosome (recall that a stop codon does not code for any amino acid). The completed polypeptide is freed from the tRNA and the ribosome splits back into two separate subunits. Which of the following statements regarding translation is not true? A. Translation is the conversion of information from nucleic acids to proteins B. Translation takes place in the nucleus C. During translation, amino acids are linked to one another by peptide bonds D. Polypeptides made during translation must still be modified to become fully-functioning mature proteins E. All are true statements

Q1: The decay of Osmium-186 by electron capture. A1:  Q2: The decay of Uranium-235 by positron emission. A2:  Q3: The decay of Radium-220 by beta emission. A3:  Q4: Bombardment of Bismuth-210 with a neutron produces Bismuth-211 and one other particle. A4:  Q5: The decay of Uranium-238 by alpha emission. A5:  Q6: The decay of Lead-214 by alpha emission. A6:  Q7: The decay of Bismuth-210 by beta emission. A7:  Q8: Bombardment of Nitrogen-14 with a proton produces Carbon-14 and one other particle. A8:  Q9: The decay of Polonium-210 by alpha emission. A9:   Short Answer 12. Why are larger nuclei such as Bismuth and upwards all radioactive? Larger nuclei are unstable and radioactive. 13. How do strong nuclear forces hold the nucleus together, and what subatomic particles are involved? Strong nuclear force; protons and neutrons. Multiple Choice 14. Which material(s) blocks gamma radiation? Lead. 15. Which material(s) blocks beta radiation? Aluminum. 16. Which material(s) blocks alpha radiation? Paper. 17. The sun is which type of bombardment reaction? Fusion.