Tissues Flashcards
Describe the cellularity of epithelial tissue
composed almost entirely of cells; little extracellular matrix; cells are connected by intercellular junctions
Describe the polarity of epithelial tissue
defined apical (top) and basal (bottom) surface
Describe the attachment of epithelial tissue
attach to basement membrane
What is basement membrane?
An acellular surface produced by epithelial and connective cells
What are the two layers of basement membranes in epithelial tissues?
basal lamina and reticular lamina
Is epithelial tissue vascular or avascular?
avascular
What are important functions of epithelial tissue?
physical protection, selective permeability, movement/clearing, secretion, sensating
What does the basal lamina secrete?
collagen, laminin, proteoglycans
What does the reticular lamina secrete?
reticular fibers, fibronectin, glycoproteins
tell me as much as you can about epithelial cell structure
refer to notes bestie
Describe this function of epithelial tissue: Physical protection
protection from dehydration, abrasion, and physical, chemical, or biological agents
Describe this function of epithelial tissue: Selective permeability
regulates the passage of certain molecules in or out of a certain region of the body; exchange: passive and transport: active or facilitated (ex. the lungs)
Describe this function of epithelial tissue: movement/”clearing”
pushing of fluid or other material along a surface
Describe this function of epithelial tissue: Secretion
release of materials (ex. sweat, saliva)
Describe this function of epithelial tissue: Sensation
receptors connected to nerve endings that can detect light, chemicals, mechanical stimuli, cold/heat
Desmosomes
Hold cells together
What happens in exchange epithelia
leaky exchange epithelium allows movement through gaps between the cells (bulk filtration/ diffusion)
What happens in transport epithelia?
tight junctions in a transporting epithelium prevent movement betweem adjacent cells (substances must instead pass through the epithelial cell)