Histology Lecture (Epithelial Cells) Flashcards
Group of similar cells specialized in a common direction to perform a common function
Tissues
3 primitive germ
layers tissue is derived from
- ectoderm
- mesoderm
- endoderm
4 Primary Tissues
- Epithelial tissues
- Connective tissues
- Muscular tissues
- Nervous tissues
____________ is made up of ____________, closely arranged and strongly attached to each other that they have scanty intercellular substances.
- Epithelial Tissue
- Polyhedral cells compact
Epithelial Tissues are attached to ____________
extracellular matrix (ECM)
Is avascular or no blood vessels found among the cells.
Epithelial Tissue
This means there is no blood vessels found among the cells.
Avascular
If the Epithelial tissue is avascular, how and where does it get its nourishment?
Nourishment is conveyed through osmosis and
diffusion from blood vessels located at the tunica
propia
Covers the body surfaces and those found as sheets lining the organ cavities.
Epithelial Tissue
Epithelial Tissues are usually wet except where?
Epidermis of the skin
Some Epithelial tissues are arranged in the form of masses. Give 2 examples.
- Adrenal gland
- Parathyroid gland
Epithelial Tissue Cells are replaced through?
Mitosis
3 main functions of Epithelial Tissue.
- Absorption
- Secretion
- Covering
Epithelial Tissue Function: Absorption
Distribution: Small Intestine
Epithelial Tissue Function: Secretion
Distribution: Glands
Epithelial Tissue Function: Excretion
Distribution: Kidney Tubules
Epithelial Tissue Function: Protection
Distribution: Skin/Epidermis
Epithelial Tissue Function: Sensory Reception
Distribution: Neuroepithelium
Epithelial Tissue Function: Lubrication
Distribution: Sebaceous Glands
Epithelial Tissue Function: Reproduction
Distribution: Lining of the Ovary
Where all epithelial tissue cells are attached.
Basement Membrane/Basal Lamina
Provides anchorage for the cells.
Basement Membrane/Basal Lamina
Barrier limiting or regulating exchanges of macromolecules b/w CT and other tissues.
Basement Membrane/Basal Lamina
Components contribute to image of basement membrane
- Basal Lamina
- Reticular Fibers
- Ground Substances
2 layers of Basement Membrane
- Basal
- Reticular
Type of basement membrane that contains Type IV Collagen and Lamina.
Basal
Type of basement membrane that contains type III Collagen and Type VII Collagen.
Reticular
It provides support to the epithelium and vascularized CT bed.
Tunica Propia/Lamina Propia
T or F: All epithelia has tunica propia.
True