Ch 4: Tissue Flashcards
List the functions of the epithelial tissue
- Protection
- Absorption
- Filtration
- Excretion
- Secretion
- Sensory reception
What are 2 main types of epithelial tissue?
- Covering and lining epithelia
2. Glandular epithelia
Are epithelia polar and non polar?
Polar
What are the properties of epithelial tissue?
- Polarity
- Specialized contact
- Connective tissue support
- Avascular
Describe the apical surface
- Smooth and slick
- Contain microvilli
- Some are ciliated
Describe the basal surface
- Basal lamina
- Adhesive sheet
- Selective filter
- Scaffolding for cell migration in wound repair
Describe specialized contact
- Covering and lining epithelial tissues fitting closely together forming continuous sheets
- Bind adjacent cells laterally with tight junctions and desmosomes
What are the 2 structures provide connective tissue support?
- Reticular lamina: deep to basal lamina
2. Basement membrane: basal lamina + reticule lamina
What does it mean to be avascular but innervated?
No blood vessels but supplied by nerve fibers
What stimulates regeneration?
- Loss in polarity in apical or basal surfaces
2. Lateral contact
How is regeneration restored?
Nutrients
Which layer would face the lumen or outside environment?
Apical
What are the structural classifications for epithelia?
- Number of cell layers
2. Shape of cells
What is the difference between simple and stratified epithelia?
- Simple epithelia: single layer
- Stratified epithelia: 2 or more layers
What are the different the epithelia cell shapes?
- Squamous
- Cuboidal
- Columnar
What are functions of simple epithelia?
- Absorption
- Secretion
- Filtration
- Very thin
What are the functions of stratified epithelia?
Protection
What is the function of simple squamous epithelia?
Allows materials to pass by diffusion and filtration in sites where protection is not required
Where are simple squamous epithelia found?
- Endothelium
- Mesothelium
In kidneys and lung airsick, blood vessels
What are the functions of simple cuboidal epithelia?
Secretion and absorption
Where are simple cuboidal epithelia found?
Kidney tubules and secretory ducts
What are the functions of simple columnar epithelia?
Absorption and secretion of mucus and enzymes
Cilia propells mucus
Where are simple columnar epithelia found?
Digestive tract. gallbladder, tubes
What are the functions of pseudostratified columnar epithelia?
Absorption and secretion of mucus and enzymes
Cilia propells mucus
Where are pseudostratified columnar epithelia?
Trachea
List the types of simple epithelia
- Simple squamous
- Simple cuboidal
- Simple columnar
- Pseudostratified columnar
List the different stratified epithelia
- Stratified squamous
2. Transitional
What are the functions of stratified squamous epithelia?
Protection underlying tissues subjected to abrasions
Where are stratified squamous epithelia found?
Nonkeratinized forms of moist linings in esophagus, mouth, and vagina; keratinized forms in epidermis
What are the functions of transitional epithelium?
Stretches readily increasing storage in urinary organs
Where are transitional epithelium found?
Ureters, bladders, and urethra
What is an example glandular epithelia?
Glands
Define gland
One or more cells that makes and secretes an aqueous fluid called secretion
How are glands classified?
- Site of product release: endocrine or exocrine
2. Number of cells forming the gland: unicellular or multicellular
Differentiate between exocrine and endocrine glands
Endocrine: ductless, hormones are secreted directly into lymph and blood
Exocrine: ducts, secretions released onto the body’s surfaces into body cavity
What are functions of connective tissue?
- Binding and support
- Protecting
- Insulating
- Storing reserve fuel
- Transporting substances (blood)
Describe the 2 components of connective tissue
- Have varying degrees of vascularity
2. Have extracellular matrix
What are the 3 structural elements of connective tissue?
- Ground substance
- Fibers
- Cells