Histology (Ch 17) Flashcards
Cells
grouped into tissues
Tissues
combine to form organs
what are organs
organized into organ systems
what is organ system
make up an organism
examples of multicellular
Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, tissue
Atoms, molecules. Organelles
4 types of tissue
epithelial, muscle, nervous, connective
group of cells that has similar structure and function
tissues
what does epithelial do
Forms coverings and linings in a human body; Protective barrier from infections & fluid loss
what does Stratified squamous epithelium lines
mouth
3 types of epithelial shapes
squamous, cuboidal. columnar
describe squamous
Flat, scale-like cells (fried egg appearance)
describe columnar
appear rectangular (nucleus is at base of cell)
describe cuboidal
look square (nucleus is in center of cell)
function of connective tissue
Provides support + connects many parts of body;
types of connective tissue
Fibrous
Adipose (fatty)
Blood
Bone
Cartilage