tissues Flashcards by Eleanor Harmon

What is the function of Epithelial tissue

to cover/line things
to form glands

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What is the function of connective tissue

protect
connect
structure/support

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Epithelial tissues have (high/low) cellularity

high

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What is the membrane called that epithelial tissue sits upon

basement membrane (basal surface)

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What is the open side of epithelial tissue called

apical surface

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What are the two qualities of epithelial tissue (in order)

number of cellular layers
shape of cells

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What is the anatomy of simple squamous epithelium

1 layer of squamous cells

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What is the function of simple squamous epithelium

rapid diffusion

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What locations are simple squamous epithelium found

lungs (alveoli)
blood vessels

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What is the anatomy of simple cuboidal epithelium

1 layer of cuboidal cells

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What are the functions of simple cuboidal epithelium

absorption
secretion

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Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found

kidney tubules
glands

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What is the anatomy of simple columnar epithelium

1 layer of columnar cells + any modifications

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What are the three possible modifications for simple columnar epithelium

microvilli
cilia
goblet cells

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What is the function of microvilli

absorption

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What is the function of cilia

movement

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What is the function of goblet cells

produce mucus

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What is the function of simple columnar epithelium

absorption/movement/produce mucus
(depends on modifier)

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Where is simple columnar epithelium found

digestive system (microvilli)
respiratory system (cilia, goblet cells)

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What is the anatomy of pseudostratified columnar epithelium

1 layer of columnar cells, but looks like 2+ layers
+ any modifications

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What modifications are found in pseudostratified columnar epithelium

goblet cells
cilia

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What are the possible functions of pseudostratified columnar epithelium

secrete mucus/movement
(depends on modifier)

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Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium found

respiratory system

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What is the anatomy of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

2+ layers of squamous cells
top layer filled with keratin

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What is keratin

tough protective protein that kills cells and leaves them with no nucleus

What is the function of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

protection of dry areas

Where is keratinized stratified squamous epithelium found

epidermis

What is the anatomy of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

2+ layers of squamous cells top layer without keratin

What is the function of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

protection of moist areas

Where is nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium found

oral cavity, anal canal, vagina

What is the anatomy for stratified cuboidal epithelium

2+ layers of cuboidal cells

What is the function of stratified cuboidal epithelium

secretion, protection

Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium found

glands

What is the anatomy for stratified columnar epithelium

2+ layers of columnar cells

What is the function for stratified columnar epithelium

protection

Where is stratified columnar epithelium found

reproductive system

What is the anatomy for transitional epithelium

2+ layers of polyhedral cells BINUCLEATED

What is the function of transitional epithelium

stretching and relaxing

Where is transitional epithelium found

urinary bladder

What are the 3 main categories for connective tissue

CT Proper Supporting CT Liquid CT

What are the two types of CT Proper

Loose CT Dense CT

What are the two types of Supporting CT

cartilage bone

What are the two types of Liquid CT

blood lymph

(Loose CT/Dense CT) is more cellular and (Loose CT/Dense CT) is less cellular

Dense CT Loose CT

(Loose CT/Dense CT) has more ground substance and (Loose CT/Dense CT) has less ground substance

Loose CT Dense CT

What kinds of cells are found in Areolar CT

fibroblasts (make protein fibers)

What kind of protein fibers are found in Areolar CT

collagen elastic fibers

What is the consistency of the ground substanceof areolar ct

drier

What is the function of Areolar CT

binder

Where is Areolar CT found

skin (dermis)

What cells are found in adipose tissue

adipocytes (fat cells)

What protein fibers are found in adipose tissue

low amount (not visible)

What is the consistency of the ground substance in adipose tissue

jelly

What is the function of adipose tissue

protection, storage, insulation

Where is adipose tissue found

subcutaneous tissues

What cells are found in reticular tissue

white blood cells

What kind of protein fibers are found in reticular tissue

reticular fibers

What is the consistency of the ground substance in reticular tissue

more fluid

What is the function of reticular tissue

framework

Where is reticular tissue found

spleen, lymph nodes

What cells are found in dense regular CT

fibroblasts

What kind of protein fibers are found in dense regular CT

collagen IN ONE DIRECTION

What is the function of dense regular CT

strength IN ONE DIRECTION

Where is dense regular CT found

tendons + ligaments

What cells are found in dense IRREGULAR CT

fibroblasts

What protein fibers are found in dense IRREGULAR CT

collagen IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS

What is the function of dense IRREGULAR CT

strength IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS

Where is dense IRREGULAR CT found

skin (dermis)

What cells are found in elastic CT

fibroblasts

What protein fibers are found in elastic CT

elastic fibers

What is the function of elastic CT

stretch and recoil

Where is elastic CT found

arteries, vocal cords

What kind of cells are found in hyaline cartilage

chrondrocytes in lacunae

What kind of protein fibers are found in hyaline cartilage

collagen

What is the consistency of the ground substance in hyaline cartilage

semi-solid

What is the function of hyaline cartilage

gliding surface

Where is hyaline cartilage found

ends of long bones

What cells are found in fibrocartilage

chondrocytes in lacunae

What protein fibers are found in fibrocartilage

collagen

What is the consistency of the ground substance in fibrocartilage

semi-solid

What is the function of fibrocartilage

strength

Where is fibrocartilage found

vertebral column (in-between vertebrae)

What kind of cells are found in elastic CARTILAGE

chondrocytes in lacunae

What protein fibers are found in elastic CARTILAGE

elastic fibers

What is the consistency of the ground substance in elastic CARTILAGE

semi-solid

What is the function of elastic CARTILAGE

bend & snap

Where is elastic CARTILAGE found

ear

What cells are found in bone/osseus CT

osteocytes in lacunae

What protein fibers are found in bone/osseus CT

collagen

What is the consistency of the ground substance in bone/osseus CT

solid

What is the function of bone/osseus CT

framework, protection, storage

Where is bone/osseus CT found

bones

What cells are found in blood

RBCs, WBCs, Platelets

What protein fibers are found in blood

fibrin (invisible but know its there)

What is the consistency of the ground substance in blood

liquid

What is the function of blood

transport

Where is blood found

blood vessels

What cells are found in all dense connective tissue

fibroblasts

What cells are found in all cartilage

chondrocytes in lacunae

What is the consistency of the ground substance in all cartilage

semi-solid

What are the 3 kinds of muscle tissue

skeletal muscle cardiac muscle smooth muscle

What kinds of cells are found in skeletal muscle

long, striated, multinucleated

What is the function of skeletal muscle

movement of the skeleton or skin

Where is skeletal muscle found

attached to bones or skin

Skeletal muscle is (voluntary/involuntary)

voluntary

What cells are found in cardiac muscle

y-shaped 1-2 nuclei striated | intercolated discs

What is the function of cardiac muscle

moves blood

Where is cardiac muscle found

the heart

Cardiac muscle is (voluntary/involuntary)

involuntary

What cells are found in smooth muscle

shorter tapered mononucleated not striated

What is the function of smooth muscle

move materials through internal organs

Where is smooth muscle found

walls of internal organs

Smooth muscle is (voluntary/involuntary)

involuntary

What is the function of nervous tissue

communication and control

What cells are found in nervous tissue

neurons glial cells

what is the function of neurons

communicate with other cells via electrical impulses

what is the function of glial cells

support neurons

Where is nervous tissue found

brain, spinal cord, nerves

What kind of tissue is this