LAB3 Flashcards
what are tissues?
groups of similar cells that work together to carry out a specialized function
what are various tissue types organized into to perform specific body functions?
organized into organs, arrangement of tissues in an organ determines the organ’s structure and function
how do you see the details of finer structures like cilia and cell membranes under light microscopes?
under high power, rotate the fine focus knob back and forth an eighth of a turn to see the details
where can you find epithelial tissues?
- lines cavities and hollow organs
- forms glands
- covers external body surfaces
what is the function of epithelial tissues?
- protection
- secretion
- absorption
- filtration
- excretion
what are some characteristics of epithelial tissues?
- avascular, gets nutrients by diffusion from blood vessels located in underlying connective tissue
- basal surface attached to basement membrane
- apical surface are exposed to lumen
- may produce specialized secretions
- cells can regenerate by mitosis
what is simple squamous epithelium?
single layer of flattened cells with a central nucleus
where can you find simple squamous epithelium?
- lines blood and lymphatic vessels, alveoli, glomerular capsule, inner surface of tympanic membrane
- forms serous membranes
what is the function of simple squamous epithelium?
- thinness allows passage of materials by diffusion and filtration in areas where protection not important
- secretes serous fluid within serous membranes
what is simple cuboidal epithelium?
a single layer of cube-shaped cells with a large, central nucleus
where can you find simple cuboidal epithelium?
- makes up secreting portions of some glands (thyroid)
- ducts of some glands (pancreas)
- ovary surface
- kidney tubules
what is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium?
absorption and secretion
what is simple columnar epithelium?
single layer of cells which are taller than they are wide
- oval-shaped nucleus found in lower half of cell
- goblet cells and maybe microvilli
where can you find simple columnar epithelium?
- nonciliated version lines digestive canal, gallbladder
- ciliated version lines bronchioles of respiratory tract
what is the function of simple columnar epithelium?
- secretion and absorption
- goblet cells secret mucus which lubricate linings of digestive and respiratory tract
- if present, cilia move fluids across cell surfaces
what is pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
as in simple ciliated columnar, not all cells reach lumen but all are attached to basement membrane
- goblet cells and cilia may be present
where can you find pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
lines airways of most of upper respiratory tract
what is the function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
- secrets mucus which trap foreign particles
- cilia sweep and move mucus and foreign particles away for elimination from body
what is stratified squamous epithelium?
several layers of cells
squamous shaped cells near apical surface and cuboidal or columnar shaped cells near basal surface
where can you find stratified squamous epithelium?
nonkeratinized: wet surfaces, such as lining of mouth, vagina
keratinized: skin
what is the function of stratified squamous epithelium?
- protection against abrasion, water loss, UV radiation, foreign invasion
- 1st line of defense against microbes
what is urothelium?
when relaxed, cells at apical surface look large and rounded, not all cells reach apical or basal surface, cells can be variety of shape and size
where can you find urothelium?
exclusive to urinary system
- ureter and bladder
what is the function of urothelium?
- allows urinary organs to stretch and maintain protective lining while holding variable amounts of fluid without rupturing
- multiple layers and elasticity make it ideal for lining hollow structures subjected to expansion from within
compare the functions of simple epithelium with that of stratified epithelium
simple - absorption and secretion
stratified - protection and barrier
what are the two types of epithelial tissues that have goblet cells?
simple columnar epithelium and pseudostratified columnar epithelium
what are endocrine glands?
glands that produce secretions which are released into the surrounding interstitial tissue and distributed by the blood stream
what are exocrine glands?
glands that produce secretions which are released via ducts onto an epithelial surface
what are acini?
darker purple clusters of cells which make up majority of pancreas, secrete pancreatic juice
what is the pancreas?
exocrine cells secrete buffers and digestive enzymes, contain islets and acini
what are salivary glands?
exocrine glands associated with oral cavity prominent ducts with visible lumen and acini
where can you find salivary glands?
mouth, oral cavity
what is the function of salivary glands?
- secretes saliva containing substances to lubricate food, adhere together chewed pieces into bolus, and begin process of chemical digestion
what are sudoriferous glands?
coiled, tubular glands located in deep dermis or upper subcutaneous
- lumen can be seen in coiled regions, rarely seen leading to the surface
what is the function of sudoriferous glands?
- regulates body temp
- waste removal
- stimulated during emotional stress
what are sebaceous glands?
located behind hair follicles in dermis and epidermis, acinar cells are tear drop in shape, lumen very narrow
what is the function of sebaceous glands?
- prevents hair from drying out
- prevents water loss
- makes skin soft
- inhibits bacterial growth
what are the most common functions of connective tissues?
- protection
- support
- binds together other tissues
- insulation
- transportation
- adipose tissue store fat for energy
what are the two components of the extracellular matrix?
- ground substance that may be fluid, semifluid, gelatinous, very hard
- combo of collagen, reticular, or elastic fibres which strengthen and support connective tissue
what are the characteristics of connective tissue?
- has vast extracellular matrix
- many types of cells and fibres scattered throughout tissue
- highly vascularized except cartilage, tendons, ligaments
what are collagen fibres?
fibres made of collagen, most abundant protein in body
- often occur in parallel bundles
- adds strength but not stiffness
- found in cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments
what are elastic fibres?
- strong, stretchable fibres that can be stretched up to 150x their relaxed length without breaking
- found in skin, blood vessel walls, lungs
- made of elastin and fibrillin
what are reticular fibres?
fibres made of glycoproteins and collagen
- forms branching networks, providing support and strength
- forms the framework for many soft organs like spleen, lymph nodes
- forms part of basement membranes of epithelial tissues
- provides support in blood vessel walls
what are fibroblasts?
immature, large, flat cells that move through connective tissue and secretes fibres and ground substance
what are macrophages?
cells that develop from monocytes and destroy bacteria and cell debris by phagocytosis
what are mast cells?
cells most abundant along blood vessels
- produce histamine which dilate blood vessels during inflammation and kills bacteria
what are plasma cells?
cells that develop from B lymphocytes
- secrete antibodies that attack and neutralize foreign substances
what are adipocytes?
fat cells that store fats
- found below skin and around organs like the heart and kidney
what are neutrophils?
white blood cells that migrate to sites of infection and destroy microbes by phagocytosis
what are eosinophils?
white blood cells that migrate to sites of parasitic infection and allergic responses?
what is ground substance?
material between cells and fibres in connective tissue
- made of water, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine
- supports cells and fibres, binds them together
- provides medium for exchanging substances between blood and cells
what is areolar connective tissue?
has all three types of fibers and many different types of cells with a loose, irregular arrangement