lecture 4 tissues Flashcards
work together in functionally related groups called tissues
cells
a group of closely associated cells that perform related functions and are similar in structure
tissues
-covers body surface or lines a body cavity
-forms parts of most glands
-functions ;
protection, secretion, absorption, diffusion, filtration, sensory reception
epithelial tissue
- cellularity
- specialized contacts
- polarity
- support by connective tissue
special characteristics of epithelia
cells separated by minimal extracellular material
cellularity
cells joined by special junctions
specialized contacts
cell regions of the apical surface differ from the basal surface
polarity
- avascular but innervated
- regeneration
support by connective tissue
epithelia receive nutrients from underlying connective tissue
avascular but innervated
lost cells are quickly replaced by cell division
regeneration
classifications epithelia
- first name of tissue indicates number of cell layers
- last name of tissue describes shape of cells
- simple epithelia
- stratified epithelia
- squamous
- cuboidal
- columnar
single layer of cells attached to basement membrane
simple epithelia
- multiple layers of cells
- basal layer of cells attached to basement membrane
stratified epithelia
-single layer; flat cells with disc-shaped nuclei
functions
-passage of materials by passive diffusion and filtration
-secretes lubricating substances in serosae
location
-renal corpuscles
-alveoli of lungs
-lining of heart, blood, and lymphatic vessels
-lining of ventral body cavity
simple squamous epithelium
-single layer of tubelike cells with large, spherical central nuclei
function
-secretion and absorption
location
-kidney tubules, secretory portions of small glands, ovary surface
simple cuboidal epithelium
-single layers of column-shaped (rectangular) cells with oval nuclei
-some bear cilia at their apical surface
-may contain goblet cells
function
-absorption; secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances
-ciliated type propels mucus or reproductive cells by ciliary action
location
-Non ciliated form
-lines digestive tract, gallbladder, ducts of some glands
-ciliated form
-lines small bronchi, uterine tubes, and uterus
simple columnar epithelium
-all cells originate at basement membrane
-only tall cells reach the apical surface
-may contain goblet cells and bear cilia
-nuclei lie at varying heights within cells
–gives false impression of stratification
function
-secretion of mucus; propulsion of mucus by cilia
location
-non ciliated
-ducts of male reproductive tubes
-ducts of large glands
ciliated
-lines trachea and most of upper respiratory tract
pesudostratified columnar epithelium
properties
- contains 2 or more layers of cells
- regenerate from below (basal layer)
- major role is protection
- named according to shape of cells at apical layer
stratified epithelia
-many layers of cells are squamous in shape
-deeper layers of cells appear cuboidal or columnar
-thick epithelial tissue
–adapted for protection from abrasion
2 types- keratinized and non keratinized
function
-protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion
location
-k ; forms epidermis
-nk; forms lining of mucous membranes
esophagus, mouth, anus, vagina, urethra
stratified squamous epithelium
location epidermis
- contains the protective protein keratin
- waterproof
- surface cells are dead and full of keratin
keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
forms moist lining of body openings
non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
-generally two layers of cube shaped cells
function
-protection
location
-forms ducts of mammary glands, salivary glands, and largest sweat glands
stratified cuboidal epithelium
-several layers; basal cells usually cuboidal; superficial cells elongated
function
-protection and secretion
location
-rare tissue type
-found in male urethra and large ducts of some glands
stratified columnar epithelium
-characteristics of stratified cuboidal and stratified squamous
-superficial cells dome-shaped when bladder is relaxed, squamous is full
function
-permits dissension of urinary organs when they are filled with urine
location
-epithelium of urinary bladder ureters, proximal urethra
transitional epithelium
ductless glands that secrete directly into surrounding tissue fluid
-produce hormones
endocrine glands
-ducts carry products to epithelial surface
-includes
-mucus-secreting,
-sweat and oil
-salivary
-liver and pancreas
glands
exocrine glands
cells that produce mucin
mucin + water = mucus
-protects and lubricates many internal body surfaces
-goblet cells are a unicellular exocrine gland
goblet cells
factors binding epithelial cells together
adhesion proteins
contours
special cell junction
link plasma membranes of adjacent cells
adhesion proteins
of adjacent cell membranes
contours
also called zona occludens
- close off intercellular space
- found at apical region of most epithelial tissue types
- prevent certain molecules from passing between cells
tight junctions
- also called zonula adherens
- anchoring junctions
adhesive belt junctions
main junction for binding cells together
- scattered along abutting sides of adjacent cells
- cytoplasmic side of each plasma membrane has a plaque
- common in cardiac muscle and epithelial tissue
desmosomes
passageway between two adjacent cells
- lets small molecules move directly between neighboring cells
- connected by hollow cylinders of protein
- function of intercellular communication
gap junctions
-located at the boundary between the epithelium and connective tissue
-noncellular supporting sheet between epithelial and connective tissue deep to it
-proteins secreted by epithelial cells
function
-acts as a selective filter
-acts as scaffolding along which regenerating epithelial tissue cells can migrate
the basal lamina
forms the basement membrane
basal lamina and reticular layers
- fingerlike extensions of plasma membrane
- have a core of actin filaments that stiffen the microvillus
- abundant in kidney tubules and small intestine
- maximize surface across which small molecules enter or leave cells
microvilli