Epithelium & Adipose Tissue Flashcards
Consists of sheets of cells that cover the external surfaces of the body, line the internal cavities and organs, glands, and ducts
Epithelium
Blood supply of epithelium
Avascular
2 functional types of epithelium
Lining Epithelium
Glandular Epithelium
Functions of epithelium
Transport
Absorption
Secretion
Protection
Domains of cells
Apical
Lateral
Basal
Parts of basement membrane
Basal lamina
Reticular lamina
Parts of basal lamina
Lamina lucida
Lamina densa
Motile structures found in apical domain
Cilia
Small, nonmotile projections found in apical domain
Microvili
Long, nonmotile structure found in apical domain
Stereocilia
3 types of cell layers
Simple
Stratified
Pseudostratified
Morphology of cells
Squamous
Cuboidal
Columnar
Adipose tissue compose _______% of body weight
15-20%
Two types of adipose tissue
White
Brown
Storage deposit for neutral fats
Adipose Tissue