Epithelial tissue and cell membrane specialisations Flashcards
what is a tissue?
specialized cells embedded in an extracellular matrix, organised functionally and form organs and organ systems
What are the 4 key types of tissue?
- Epithelial tissue
- Connective (support) tissue
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
what types of cells form a tissue?
multiple cells can for a tissue
or
one type of cell can for a tissue
what are adhesion molecules?
hold cells together and to surfaces
where do cells sit in the body?
cells are embedded within an extracellular matrix
what is a cellular internal cytoskeleton?
network of filaments for shape, support, and movement
what is the function of the extracellular matrix?
provides structural support to cells and allows them to remain in a differentiated state
what secretes the ECM?
cells
why do cells secrete ECM?
for support and structure, and regulation of cell communication and behaviour
what is an example of when the ECM helps to maintain a differentiated state of the cell?
mouse mammary gland epithelium cultured without ECM are flat and don’t produce milk
what is an example of how ECM maintains normal development?
inactivating genes for ECM proteins results in defective skeletal development
what is a big differentiator between different types of tissue?
the ratio of cells to ECM
where is epithelial tissue found?
lines the organs and cavities within the body
covers the external body
what is the function of epithelial tissue?
protective barrier
Absorptive and secretory adaptations
how many cells form a secretory gland?
either individually or as a group
how is epithelial tissue classified?
based on layers, shapes, surface specialisations and function
what is the polarity of epithelial tissue?
has polarity, has the apical and basal surfaces
what is the purpose of the epithelial cells basement membrane?
a scaffold and anchor to underlye connective tissue (support tissue)
are epithelial tissues avascular?
yes
how do epithelial tissues get nutrients?
via diffusion
are epithelial tissues regenerative?
yes, they have stems cells that allow regeneration
what are the different epithelial cell shapes?
squamous
cuboidal
columnar
what are the different number of cell layers?
simple
stratified
pseudostratified
transitional
what is pseudostratified?
look columnar but nuclei are not in an even plain, still only one layer of cells
what are the surface classifications?
microvilli and cilia
what are the different forms of glandular epithelium?
can be single cells or grouped into glands to allow focused production of a secreted product
what are occluding junctions?
tight junctions (zonula occludens)
what are the anchoring junctions?
zonula adherens
desmosomes
hemidesmosomes