epithelial tissue Flashcards
1
Q
tissue
A
collection of cells with similar structure and function
2
Q
study of tissues
A
histology
3
Q
4 primary tissues
A
- epithelial (covering/lining)
- connective (support)
- muscle (movement)
- nervous (control)
4
Q
epithelial tissue
A
- covers surface of body
- lines body cavities
- forms external and internal linings of most organs
- bound to connective tissue by basement membranes
- avascular(no blood vessels)
- close packed cells
- continuously replaced
5
Q
epithelial functions
A
- protection
- secretion
- absorption
- excretion
- sensory reception
