Histology Flashcards
1
Q
Collagen fibers do what for tissue
A
Resist stretching forces (tensile strength)
2
Q
Elastic fibers do what for tissue
A
Allow the tissue to be stretched. (elasticity)
3
Q
Reticular fibers do what for tissue
A
Forms “nets” that support blood vessels, nerves, and other structures. (reticul - means netlike)
4
Q
Epithelial tissues job
A
Covering and lining tissues.
5
Q
Epithelial tissues location
A
Covering body surfaces, lining body passageways, lining body cavities, and forming glands.
6
Q
Majority of ECM located
A
underneath the cells in a thin layer called basal lamina
7
Q
Basement membrane
A
basal lamina and lamina reticularis together
8
Q
Epithelial tissues are: vascular or avascular?
A
Avascular
