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Epithelial Tissue Flashcards

1
Q

This is the branch of science that deals with tissues.

A

Histology

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2
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This tissue is composed of closely packed sheets of cells that cover the surface of the body or one of its cavities.

RENEWABLE PACKED SHEETS OF CELLS.

A

Epithelial Tissue

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3
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What are the SIDES of the epithelial tissue?

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Apical
Basal

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4
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This side is exposed to air and body flluids.

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Apical

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5
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This side rests against a non-cellular layer produced by the epithelial tissue, and and against a CONNECTIVE tissue called the BASEMENT membrane.

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Basal

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6
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Underlying connective tissue.

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Basement membrane

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7
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What are the vital functions of the epithelial tissue?

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Protection, absorption, secretion and producing a surface for DIFFUSION

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tiny, finger-like projections made up of cells that line the entire length of your small intestine

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Villi

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9
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What is the VILLI lined with?

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Columnar Epithelium

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10
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These cells secrete mucus for the small intestine. They are cup shaped in appearance.

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Goblet cells

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11
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What is the thyroid gland lined by?

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Cuboidal epithelium cells

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12
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The skin is an example, and is line by:

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Stratified Squamous Keratinizing Epithelium

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13
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A protein that helps form hair, nails, and the epidermis

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Keratin

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14
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What is the urinary bladder lined with?

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Transitional Epithelium

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15
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These are formed by cells specialiazied to produce secretion molecules. Examples are the glands.

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Specialized Epithelia (or modified epithelia)

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16
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How can specialized epithelia be classified?

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1) Number of Cells
2) Secretions

17
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What are the classifications of SECRETIONS?

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1) Serous
2) Mixed
3) Mucous

18
Q

This is a secretion that flows through the definite duct. What gland?

A

Exocrine glands

19
Q

A secretion that flows directly through the blood stream. What gland?

A

Endocrine glands

20
Q

These are anti-gen processing cells that are composed of irregularly shaped cells.

A

Langerhans

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