A & P UNIT 2 Flashcards
Histology
Study of Tissues
Tissue
Group of cells
Types of cell connections
Tight junction
Gap junction
Desmisome
Hemidesmosome
Tight Junction
Use interlocking membrane proteins
both cells have the same membrane proteins
Gap Junction
Use interlocking membrane proteins (Channels)
Allows Cell to communicate
Desmisome
Use membrane proteins that are attached the the cytoskeleton
goes through the cell membrane; welded together
Hemidesmisome
Attach the cell to a foundation/base
cell is anchored in place (stationary); attaches to cytoskeleton and basement protein
Basement membrane
foundation in hemidesimose
Epethielal Tissue
lines spaces in the body (where there is a hole)
Covers the body and forms the glands of the body
Epithelial Characteristics
Lots of tightly packed cells
ALWAYS has one side exposed
Cells are highly mitotic (needed to be replaced frequently)
Cells exhibit polarity
Attached to basement membrane
Cells form layers/sheets
ALL epithelial is avascular
Apade
Exposed side
Avascular
Means no blood vessels
What is epithelial classification based on?
Shape of cell
Cell arrangement
Types of cell arrangments
Simple- single layer
pseudostratified- single layer that appears multilayered
stratisfied- multiple layers of cells
transitional- layers of cells that can change their appearance
Types of cell shapes
squamous- flat
cuboidal- square
columnar-tall
Types of covering & lining epethilial
Simple Squamous
Stratisfied Squamous
simple cuboidal
stratified cuboidal
transitional
simple columnar
stratified columnar
pseudostratified ciliated columnar
Simple squamous
Single layer of flat cells
functions: Permeability and secretion
locations: blood vessels, kidneys, alveoli
Stratified squamous
multiple layers of flat cells
functions: Protection
locations: esophagus, epidermis… anywher with direct contact outside
Simple cuboidal
single layer of square cells
functions:absorption and secretion
locations: thyroid gland, kidney
stratified cuboidal
multiple layers of square cells
functions: protection
locations: ducts of glands
Transitional
multiple layers of square cells that can change their shape
functions: stretches and recoils
locations: uterus, bladder
Simple columnar
single layer of tall cells
functions: absorption, secretion, protection
locations: stomach, small intestine, larger intestine…