Lab Exam 3: Histology Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
tissues
group of cells that are similar in structure and function
4 main types of tissue
epithelial, connective, nervous, muscle
tissues are organized into
organs
histology
study of tissues
levels of structural organization (small to big)
chemicals organelles cells tissues organs organ systems
epithelial tissue (epithelium)
sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a body cavity
How does epithelial tissue appear in the body (2)
- covering and lining epithelium
2. glandular epithelium
functions of epithelium
protection absorption filtration excretion secretion sensory reception
Defining characteristics of epithelial tissue (5)
polarity specialized contacts supported by connective tissue avascular but innervated regeneration
polarity of epithelial tissue
membranes always have one free surface (apical surface) which is significantly different from the basal surface
specialized contacts of epithelial tissue
cells fit closely together to form membranes, or sheets of cells, and are bound together by specialized junctions
supported by connective tissue: epithelial tissue
cells attached and supported by basement membrane that lie next to eachother
basement membrane
an acellular material material secreted partly by epithelial cells and connective tissue cells
avascular but innervated: epithelial tissue
supplied by nerves but have NO blood supply of their own
depend on diffusion of nutrients from underlying connective tissue
regeneration: epithelial tissue
if well nourished they can divide to regenerate tissue
important because epithelium subject to lots of abrasion
2 criteria for identifying epithelial tissue
arrangement/ relative number of layers and cell shape
arrangement classification epithelial tissue
simple or stratified
simple epithelial tissue
one layer of cells attached to the basement membrane
stratified epithelial tissue
2 or more layers of cells
cell shape classification epithelial tissue
squamous, cuboidal, or columnar
2 additional categorized type of epithelia
pseudostratified and transitional