4.1 Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Tissue
A
A group of closely assoc. cells that perform related funct. and are similar in structure
2
Q
Organ
A
A groups of tissues working together in concert
3
Q
Most organs consist of how many tissue types
A
Four
4
Q
Epithelial tissue covers
A
surfaces and hollow organs, and forms glands
5
Q
Connective tissue purpose
A
Support and binds organs together
6
Q
Muscle tissue
A
Movement
7
Q
Nervous tissue
A
Detection, processing info. And control
8
Q
Muscle and nervous tissue are both
A
Excitable/ stimulated
9
Q
Epitelial tissue functions
A
- protection
- absorption, secretion, ion transport
- filtration
- forms slippery surfaces
10
Q
Epithelial tissue characteristics
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- Regeneration (high mitotic rate)
- Avascular but innervated (no blood sup)
- Support by connective tissue
- Polarity (top and bottom)
11
Q
The hollow portion of an organ
A
Lumen
12
Q
Exposed edge of the cell
A
Apical domain
13
Q
Side of the cell facing deeper in tissue and blood supply
A
Basal domain
