tissues Flashcards
define tissue
A group of cells (that usually have a common origin in an
embryo) that function together to carry out specialised activities
define histology
the study of tissues
what is a pathologist
examines tissues for changes that may indicate
disease
what is a biopsy
the removal of a sample of living tissues for microscopic
examination. They are key for the diagnosis of cancer and
unexplained inflammation
what are the 4 types of tissues
- epithelial
- connective
- muscular
-nervous
what is the role of epithelial tissues
covers the body surfaces and lines hollow organs - also forms glands
what is the role of connective tissue
protects and supports organs. they can also store energy (adipose) and act as a route for the immune cells to travel through
what is the role of muscular tissue
made of cells specialised for contractions and generation of force - they also generate heat in the process
what is the role of nervous tissue
they detect changes in a variety of conditions in and outside the body and responds by generating electrical impulses
does epithelial tissue have a lot or a little extra cellular matrix
very little or none
what is the function of epithelial tissues
1- selective barriers that limit or aid the transfer of substances in and out of the body
2-secretory surfaces that release products of cells on to their free surface
3- protective surfaces that resist the abrasive influences of the environment
what is the structure of epithelial tissue
- basement membrane: a thin fibrous extracellular layer that separates the lining of an internal or external body surface from underlying connective tissues (made of collagen)
- the reticular lamina which contains macromolecules made by connective tissue layers
- hemidesmosomes that connect the basement layer membrane to the epithelial and connective tissues
what are the 2 main subtypes of epithelial tissue
1- covering and lining epithelium - forms outwards covering the skin and internal organs
2- glandular epithelium - makes up secreting parts of glands such as thyroid and sweat glands
where can stratified squamous epithelial tissue be found in the body
cheek lining
where can stratified cuboid epithelial tissue be found in the body
the skin
where can simple squamous epithelial tissue be found in the body
lining of the lungs
where can simple cuboid epithelial tissue be found in the body
the kidney
where can simple columnar epithelial tissue be found in the body
intestines
where can pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue be found in the body
ovaries
what are the two types of secretory structures in glands
tubular and alveolar
what is an example of simple tubular
intestinal glands
what is an example of simple branched tubular
stomach glands
what is an example of simple alveolar
n/a in humans