Lab Flashcards
Histology
The study of tissues
Tissue
Group of similar cells performing a common activity
Organ
Group of tissues collectively performing a specific function
Organ System
Group of organs performing a major body function
Four types of Animal Tissues
Epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
Epithelial tissue
Te covering or lining of free body surfaces, both internal and external
Epithelial Tissue Functions
Protection, absorption, secretion, lubrication, barrier
Apical or Luminal Surface
Free surface of the tissue is exposed to air (skin) or fluid (stomach)
Type of Epithelial Tissues
Simple Squamous Simple Cuboidal Simple Columnar Psuedostratified ciliated columnar Non-Keratinized stratified squamous Keratinized stratified squamous
Simple Squamous Location
Kidneys, lining of body cavities, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and heart. Also forms the entire wall of capillaries and the alveoli of the lungs
Simple Squamous Function
Exchange of materials by diffusion
Simple Cuboidal Location
Kidney’s Nephron Tubules
Simple Cuboidal Function
Secretion and absorption
Simple Columnar Location
Walls of villi in small intestine
Simple Columnar Function
Absorption of nutrients, secretion of digestive juices as well as secretion of mucus by goblet cells
Goblet Cells
- Oval cells scattered throughout the epithelium
- Secrete mucus into the respiratory tree
- Trap foreign material with mucus
Microvilli
increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients
What are the two types of stratified squamous epithelium
Non-Keratinized & Keratinized
Non-Keratinized (Wet) Squamous Location
Places subjected to abrasion, moist areas on the body
Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, vagina, and anus
Non-Keratinized (Wet) Squamous Function
Protect against abrasion and pathogens to underlying tissues
Keratinized (dry) Squamous Function
Waterproof and microbe-proof barrier
Keratinized (dry) Squamous Location
Dry surfaces, such as the surface of the skin. Composes the epidermis
Thick is found on the surface of the soles of your feet and on the surface of your palms, thin is found everywhere else on the surface of the skin of your body
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium Location
Lines the nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium Function
To protect structures, secrete mucus by goblet cells, and move mucus by cilia
Connective Tissue
Most widespread and abundant tissue in the human body.
Connective Tissue function
to support, anchor, and connect various parts of the body
Connective Tissue structural elements
cells, fibres, and intercellular substance
Connective Tissue Proper
encompasses all organs and body cavities connecting one part with another and, equally important, separating one group of cells from another
(areolar, adipose, and dense regular tissue)
Specialized Connective Tissue
Cartilage, bone, blood
Fibroblasts
produce fibres and other intercellular materials
Areolar (loose) connective tissue
Most widespread connective tissue of the body
Areolar (loose) connective tissue Location/ function
- to attach the skin to the underlying tissue
- fills the spaces between various organs and thus holds them in place as well as cushions and protects them
- surrounds and supports blood vessels
Adipose Connective Tissue
Characterized by a large internal fat droplet
Adipose Connective Tissue location/function
storage site for fats (lipids), also pads and protects certain organs and regions of the body. It also forms an insulating layer under the skin which helps regulate body temperature
Cartilage
Non-vascular tissue, characterized by lacunae, chondrocytes, and matrix. There are three types : hyaline, elastic, and fibro
Hyaline Cartilage locations
The skeleton of a mammalian fetus is composed of hyaline cartilage. Nasal septum, rings of trachea and bronchi, ends of ribs, and the articulating surfaces of most joints
Hyaline Cartilage Functions
provide strong yet flexible support and to reduce friction within joints
Chondrocytes
the large cartilage cells which are trapped within the matrix in spaces called lacunae
Blood
liquid extracellar matrix called plasma, which contains water, salts, proteins, glucose, lipids, glycoproteins, hormones, amino acids, and vitamins.
Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
most abundant, responsible for transport of O2, some CO2, and nutrients
Leukocytes
larger, nucleated and found in hte blood during transport. They defend the organism against bacteria, parasites, and pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and protists
Platelets
Small cell fragments that aid in blood clotting
Platelets function
stop the loss of blood from wounds
Muscle Tissue
Highly specialized for contactions
cells= fibres
cytoplasm = sarcoplasm
cell membrane = sarcolemma
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Movement of the bones of the skeleton.
- voluntary muscles
- striated and cylindrical with blunt ends
Smooth Muscle Tissue
Throughout the internal organs of the body
- involuntary muscle
- not striated
- spindle cell shape
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Restricted to wall of the heart
- involuntary
- striated
- form long chains that branch and intertwine
- intercalated disc (heavy dark line running across the fibre)
Nervous Tissue
conduct electrical impulses which allow communication among other tissue types
Neuron
composed of a cell body containing a nucleus and one or more long cytoplasmic extensions known as fibres
Dendrites
fibres of the neurons, bring impulses towards the cell body
Axon
Carries information away from the cell body
Enzyme
act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions
Substrate
Substance on which the enzyme acts
- can also be called the reactant