Animal Tissue Flashcards
What is an epithelial tissue
Epithelial tissue
•forms a thin protective layer of cells. It covers the surface of the body
•forms the lining of various body cavities and internal organs.
•may be flat, cuboidal or columnar in shape.
What is a sqamous tissue
They are composed of thin, flattened and polygonal cells
State the location of sqamous tissues
They are found in the Cells of the outer layer of of skin
State the function of sqamous cells
They are usually protective
What is cuboidal tissues
they are composed of cublike cells
State the location of cuboidal
Cells
They are found in the inner wall lining of the kidney tubules
State the function of cuboidal cells
These cells are usually concerned with absorption
What is columnar tissue
They are tall cylindrical and colomn like cells
Where are columnar tissues found?
They are found in the inner lining of the stomach wall and intestines
Ciliates tissue found
In the linign of the wind pipe
What are connective tissues
They connect various different types of tissues and organs
Supportive tissue consist of ___________ and ___________
Cartilage and bone
What is the function and location of cartilage
(a) Cartilage covers the ends of bones, and gives support to certain organs such as (tip of the nose, externain projection of the ear
Cartilage consist of a clear ground substance called ___________
Matrix
What is a bone
Bone is the main supportive tructure of vertebrates. The bone cells are mbedded in a hard matrix of calcium nd phosphorus salts.
