tissues Flashcards
tissue that covers the body, lines various parts, include glands, contain no blood vessels, and reproduce constantly
Epithelial tissue
most numerous and diverse group of tissues, connect other tissues and organs, forms a supporting framework, transports substances, defends against germs
Connective tissues
Big flat slippery cells
Squamous
cells shaped like a box or cube
Cuboidal
cells tall like a column or pillar
Columnar
cells oddly shaped columnar
Pseudostratified columnar
what does the term simple mean when referred to with a tissue
Ex.) simple squamous epithelial tissue
One layer
what does the term stratified mean when referred to tissues
Ex.) stratified squamous epithelial tissue
More than one layer
the stuff between cells in a tissue
Matrix
either made of tough collagen or stretchy elastin in a tissue
fibers