Lecture 2 - Tissue Types Flashcards
what are the four basic tissue types?
- epithelium
- connective tissue
- muscle
- nerve
what are the four main functions of epithelial tissue?
- forms barriers (b/w inside and outside world, and between compartments within the body)
- covers exposed body surfaces
- lines organs, body cavities, and tubes
- forms all glands of the body
what are the four main functions of connective tissue?
- links tissues and organs together
- provides structure and metabolic support
- stores energy
- forms the immune system
what are the three main functions of muscle tissue?
- specialized for contraction
- generates force to: produce motion and move substances
- maintain body temperature
what are the two main functions of nervous tissue?
- receives, processes, and integrates signals from within the body and from the external environment
- generates and transmits impulses that control and integrate the various functions of the body
what does it mean for a tissue to be continuous?
similar cells (look, size, shape) are all lined up with tight jxns between them
- continuous
- avascular but richly innervated
- rest on basal lamina
- little extracellular matrix (ECM)
- polarized
- high regeneration
these are all characteristics of what type of tissue?
epithelia
what does it mean for cells to be polarized?
- organelles are not homogeneous
- apical and basolateral surfaces differ
basement membranes are formed from:
ECM from epithelium (basil lamina) + ECM from connective tissue (reticular lamina)
how are epithelia classified?
epithelia are named based on:
1) number of layers of cells
2) shape of cells in outermost (apical) layer
type of epithelia comprised of a single layer of flat cells
simple squamous epithelium
where is simple squamous epithelium found?
- lines body cavities (mesothelium)
- lines heart chambers and blood vessels (endothelium)
- lines sites of gas exchange in the lungs
what are the functions of simple squamous epithelium?
- secretes lubricating substance (reduces friction)
- controls vessel permeability
- allows material to pass by diffusion
type of epithelia comprised of a single layer of cells where height equals width
simple cuboidal epithelium
where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?
- in glands and their ducts
- lines portions of the kidney (tubules)
what is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium?
where secretion and absorption occurs
type of epithelia comprised of a single layer of cells that are taller than they are wide
simple columnar epithelium
where is simple columnar epithelium found?
lines the digestive tract
what is the function of simple columnar epithelium?
provides absorption and protection, can secrete mucus and enzymes
type of epithelia comprised of a single layer of epithelia of different sizes (all cells touch the basal lamina but not all may reach luminal/apical surface)
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium found?
the respiratory tract
what is the function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
protection, secrection of mucus, and motility
type of epithelia comprised of multiple layers of cells with the outermost layer being thin and flattened
stratified squamous epithelium
where is stratified squamous epithelium found?
where mechanical stresses are severe
- outer layers of skin (keratinized)
- lines oral cavity, esophagus, anus, and vagina
what is the function of stratified squamous epithelium?
prevents skin from drying out, provides protection against abrasion, pathogens, and chemicals
type of epithelia with two or three layers of cells with the outermost layer of cells of equal height and width
stratified cuboidal epithelium
where is stratified cuboidal epithelium found?
in ducts of sweat glands and mammary glands
what is the function of stratified cuboidal epithelium?
involved in secretion
type of epithelia with 2+ layers of cells, height of outer layer of cells greater than width
stratified columnar epithelium
where is stratified columnar epithelium found?
intermediate locations in humans (reproductive ducts)
what is the function of stratified columnar epithelium?
involved in changes of function to organ systems
type of epithelia with multiple layers of cells (outermost layers being dome shaped) that change in appearance with stretching
transitional epithelium
where is transitional epithelium found?
the urinary tract
what is the function of transitional epithelium?
expansion and protection
all glands are composed of what type of cells?
epithelial cells
glands that release secretions through ducts onto epithelial surfaces
exocrine glands
glands that lack ducts and secrete hormones into the blood
endocrine glands