Chapter 5 Tissue Organization Flashcards
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Tissues are made of what groups
Made up of: cells
groups of similar cells and extracellular material that perform a common function, such as providing protection or facilitating body movement.
What makes up the extracellular matrix
Extracellular matrix:
is composed of varying amounts of protein fibers, water, and dissolved molecules (e.g., glucose, oxygen). Its consistency ranges from fluid to semisolid to solid.
What makes up the extracellular matrix
Tissues make up the Extracellular Matrix
Extracellular matrix:
contains protein fibers, salts, H2O, and other molecules
Location of the extracellular matrix
located outside of cells
What are the 4 primary types of tissues
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
muscle tissue
nervous tissue
Locations of epithelial tissue
In the lining of digestive tract organs and other hollow organs; skin surface
What tissue type forms surfaces
Epithelial tissue (Epithelium)
Tissue type where most glands are derived
Epithelial tissue (Epithelium)
Tissue that has a basement membrane
Epithelial tissue (Epithelium)
Tissue that has no blood vessels and has one or more layers of cells
Epithelial tissue (Epithelium)
Tissue type with many packed cells and little extracellular matrix
Epithelial tissue (Epithelium)
Tissue type with generous nerve contact and frequent replacement of cells
Epithelial tissue (Epithelium)
The surface of the cell that rests on the basement membrane
basal
The surface of the cell opposite the basement membrane
apical
The surfaces of the cell on the lateral sides of the basement membrane
lateral
Location and function of the basement membrane
Location and function of the basement membrane:
found between the epithelium and underlying connective tissue; support and anchoring of epithelial tissue, barrier to regulate passage into and out of the cell
No blood vessels
Avascular
Characteristics of the epithelium and describe each
Cellularity-Composed almost entirely of tightly packed cells
Polarity- Epithelial cells with apical, lateral, basal surfaces
Apical surface (top) exposed to external environment or internal body space may have microvilli or cilia
Lateral surface (sides) with intercellular junctions
Basal surface (bottom) epithelium attached to connective tissue
Functions of epithelial tissue and describe each
Physical protection:
Protects external and internal surfaces
Protects from dehydration, abrasion, destruction
Selective permeability:
Relatively impermeable to some substances
Promoting passage of other molecules
Secretions:
Some specialized to secrete a variety of substances
May form exocrine or endocrine glands
Sensations:
Contain nerve endings
Supply information to nervous system
info on touch, pressure, temperature, pain
houses cells responsible for sight, taste, smell, hearing, equilibrium
What are TWO characteristics used to classify epithelial tissue
Epithelia are classified as either simple or stratified
Epithelia classification indicated by two-part name
First part:
number of epithelial cell layers
Second part:
shape of cells at apical surface
This type of epithelial tissue has ONE layer
Simple epithelium–
This type of epithelial tissue has TWO or more layers
Stratified epithelium
This type of epithelial tissue has ONE layer of flat scaly cells
Squamous cells
This type of epithelial tissue has ONE layer of square cells
Cuboidal cells