Tissue Level of Organization Flashcards
Histology
study of tissues
four types of tissue
-epithelial
-connective
-muscle
-nervous
general epithelial tissue description
-covers exposed surfaces
-lines internal passways
-forms glands
general connective tissue description
-fills internal spaces
-support other tissues
-transport materils
-stores energy
general muscle tissue description
-specialized for contraction
-skeletal muscle, heart muscle, and muscular walls of hollow organs such as blood vessels
general nervous tissue tissue description
-carries electrical signals from one part of the body to another
epithelia
-layers of cells covering internal or external surfaces
glands
strucutre that produce fluid secretions
what does epithelial tissue include
-epithelia
-glands
4 general functions of epithelial tissue
-provide physical protection
-control permeability
-provide sensation
-produce specialized secretions
characteristics of epithelia
-polarity
-cellularity
-attachment
-avascularity
-regeneration
simple squamous epithelium location and function
-location:
- mesothelium: plueral, pericaridla and peritoneal cavity lining
- endothelia lining heart and blood vessels, kidney tubules, cornea, alevoli
-function: reduce friction, permeability, absorbtion and secretion
stratified squamous epithelium location and function
-location: skin, mouth, throat, espohagus, rectum, anus, vagina
-function: protection
simple cuboidal epithelium location and function
-location: glands, ducts, kidney, thyroid
-function: limited protetion, secretion, absorbtion
stratified cuboidal epithelium location and function
-location: lining of some ducts (rare)
-functions: protection, secretion, absorbtion
transitional epithelium location and function
-location: urinary bladder, renal pelvis and ureters
-functions: permits repeated cycles of stretching without damage
simple columnar epithelium location and function
location: lining of stomach, intestine, gallbladder, uterine tubed and collecting ducts of kidneys
functions: protection, secretion and absorbtion
psuedostratified ciliated columnar epithelium location and function
-location: lining of nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi, portions of male reproductive tract
-function: protection, secretion, move mucous with cilia
stratified columnar epithelium location and function
locations: small areas of the pharynz, epiglottis, anus, mammary glands, salivary gland ducts and urethra
-function: protection
two types of glands
-endocrine
-exocrine
endocrine glands
-release hormones that enter bloodstream
-no ducts
exocrine glands
-produce exocrine secretions
-discharge secretions through ducts onto epithelial surfaces
example of unicellular glands
-goblet cells
-secrete mucin which mixes with water to form mucus
3 classifications of multicellular exocrine glands
-structure of the duct
-shape of the secretory portion of the gland
-relationship between ducts and glandular areas
5 types of simple glands
-simple tubular
-simple coiled tubular
-simple branched tubular
-simple alveolar
-simple branched alveolar
compound glands
-compound tubular
-compound alveolar
-compound tubulo-alveolar
3 types of secretions produced by exocrine glands
-serous glands
-mucous glands
-mixed exocrine glands
3 components of connective tissues
-specialized cells
-extracellular protein fibres
-fluid (ground substance)
matrix
-part of connective tissue
-consists of extracellular components of connective tissue
-majority of tissue volume
-determines specialized functions
6 functions of connective tissue
-establishing a structural framework for the body
-transporting fluids and dissolved materials
-protecting delicate organs
-supporting, surrounding and interconnecting other types of tissue
-storing energy reserves, especially triglycerides
-defending body against microorganisms
3 categories of connective tissue
-connective tissue proper (conenct and protect)
-fluid connective tissue (transport)
-supporting connective tissue (structural strength)
categories of connective tissue proper
-loose connective tissue (more ground substance, fewer fibres)
-dense connective tissue (more fibres, less ground substance)
9 types of cells of connective tissue proper
-fibroblasts
-fibrocytes
-adipocytes
-mesenchymal cells
-melanocytes
-mast cells
-lymphocytes
-microphages
3 types of connective tissue fibres
-collagen fibres
-reticular fibres
-elastic fibres
collagen fibres
-most common in CTP
-long straight unbranched
-strong and flexible
-resist force in one direction
-abundant in tendons and ligaments