tissues of the body Flashcards
what is histology?
the study of tissues
what are tissues?
groups of cells which are similar in structure and which perform common or related functions
what are the 4 basic kinds of tissue?
epithelial
connective
muscle
nervous
where is epithelial tissue found?
lining of the body
lining of cavities, tubes, ducts, blood vessels
lining of internal organs
functions of epithelial tissue
protection from _____ and _____ injury
physical / chemical
functions of epithelial tissue
protection against _____ invasion
microbial
functions of epithelial tissue
contains _____ which respond to ______
receptors / stimuli
functions of epithelial tissue
_______________ materials
filters, secretes, reabsorbs
functions of epithelial tissue
secretes serous fluids to ___________
lubricate structures
which is the most abundant and widely distributed tissue?
connective
functions of connective tissue
_________ structures
connects, binds, supports
functions of connective tissue
protects and cushions ___________
organs and tissues
functions of connective tissue
______ (fat)
insulates
functions of connective tissue transports \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (blood)
substances
what is muscle tissue associated with?
bones
heart
walls of hollow organs
what are 7 muscle tissue functions?
movement locomotion maintains posture produces heat facial expressions pumps blood peristalsis
what is the main component of the nervous system?
nervous tissue
functions of nervous tissue
regulates and controls _________
body functions
functions of nervous tissue
generates and transmits ________
nerve impulses
functions of nervous tissue
supports, insulates, protects ________________
impulse generating neurons
what are the 3 types of epithelial tissue?
squamous
cuboidal
columnar
what are the 3 types of connective tissue?
adipose
bone
cartilage
what are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
skeletal
cardiac
smooth
squamous epithelium thickness
one cell
what does squamous epithelium form?
solid layer of cells that line blood vessels, body cavities, and internal organs
epidermis
are squamous epithelium stratified?
yes