Tissues Flashcards
a group of cells with a similar structure and function
Tissues
The study of tissues called
Histology
Four basic types of tissues
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
Nervous
Found throughout the body where it covers internal and external surfaces.
Epithelial tissue
It also forms most of the glands.
Epithelial tissue
Epithelial cells with one surfac
Free surface
Not in contact with other cells.
Free surface
Attaches the epithelial cells into underlying tissues.
Basement tissues
Epethelial functions
- Protecting underlying structures
- Acting as barriers
- Permitting the passage of substances - Secreting substances
- Absorbing substance
Epithelial tissue can be classified according to
Number or cell layer
The shape of the cells
movement of materials
Simple
Protection
Stratifies
Cleaning
Pseudostratified
Diffusion and filtration
Squamous
Absorption and secretion
Cuboidal and columnar