Tissues Flashcards
Define tissue
a group of 2 or more cells functioning together for a specific task
What are the four types of tissues?
connective, muscle, epithelial, neural (CMEN)
What are the 2 types of epithelial tissue?
covering & lining, glandular
T/F: epithelial tissue contains blood vessels
False; epithelial tissue is avascular
T/F: epithelial tissue does not need blood supply since it is avascular
False; epithelial tissue gets its blood supply from the connective tissue beneath it
What are the functions of epithelial tissue?
secretion, absorption, boundaries, excretion, sensory reception, protection, filtration (SABE SPF)
Why is secretion an important function for epithelial tissue?
secrete things that go places (glands)
Why is absorption an important function for epithelial tissue?
allows things to enter into our bodies
Why are boundaries an important function for epithelial tissue?
help to divide/separate internal and external environments
Why is excretion an important function for epithelial tissue?
exiting process
Why is sensory reception an important function for epithelial tissue?
epithelial tissue can detect stimuli (nervous stimulation)
Why is protection an important function for epithelial tissue?
first line of defense against pathogens
Why is filtration an important function for epithelial tissue?
only certain things are allowed to cross into the body
What is an apical surface?
the upper free surface that is exposed to the external environment
What is the basal surface?
the deeper attached surface that is exposed to the underlying layers
What 2 layers make up the basement membrane?
basal lamina, reticular lamina
What is the basal lamina made of?
a non-cellular sheet of glycoproteins (proteins attached to a carbohydrate) that is anchored to the basement membrane
T/F: the basal lamina does not have cells
T; it is acellular
What is the basal lamina’s function?
to act as a selective filter between the epithelial and connective tissues
Where is the basal lamina located?
immediately deep to to the basal surface layer
Where is the reticular lamina located?
immediately deep to the basal lamina layer
What is the reticular lamina comprised of?
an extracellular network of collagen fibers
What is the function of the reticular lamina?
to provide strength and help things stay together (AKA integrity)
Where are covering & lining epithelial tissues found?
across all free surfaces of the body - line the inside of the body and those that are open to the external environment
What are some examples of places that would contain covering & lining epithelial tissues?
reproductive tract, esophagus, digestive tract
There are 3 classifications for coverings and lining epithelial tissues. Name them:
simple, stratified, pseudostratified
How many cell layers are present in simple epithelial tissue?
one
What is the function of a simple epithelial tissue?
absorption and filtration
Where can simple epithelial tissue be found?
in low friction areas/areas that are not prone to wear and tear (ex: respiratory tract, alveoli in the lungs, etc.)
How many cell layers are present in stratified epithelial tissue?
2 or more
What is the function of stratified epithelial tissue?
protection
Where can stratified epithelial tissue be found?
in high friction areas that experiences lots of wear and tear (ex: soles of feet, hands, anus, lining of vagina, etc.)