types of tissues (histology) Flashcards
what is histology?
study of tissues
what are the 4 main tissue types?
- epithelial
- connective
- muscular
- nervous
what is epithelial tissue?
first line of defense from physical, chemical, and biological damage
what is connective tissue?
supports & connects all tissues can cells
what is muscular tissue for?
movement
what is nervous tissue for?
to control bodily functions
where is epithelial tissue found?
covers the body parts that are exposed to the environment
ex: digestive tract
what is the 1 thing epithelial tissue contains and 1 thing the tissue does not contain?
contain: nerves
does not contain: blood vessels
how are there constantly new epithelial tissue?
regeneration
what are the 5 types of epithelial tissue?
- simple
- stratified
- pseudostratified
- transitional
- glandular
what are the 3 types of simple epithelial tissue?
- squamous
- cuboidal
- columnar
what does “simple tissue” mean?
only 1 layer of cells for protection, absorption, and filtration
what is simple squamous epithelial tissue and where is it found?
1 layer of horizontal rectangular tissue found in lymph vessels
what is simple cuboidal epithelial tissue and where is it found?
1 layer of cube-like tissue found in the exocrine glands and kidneys
what is simple columnar epithelial tissue and where is it found?
1 layer of vertical rectangular tissue found in the small & large intestines
what is pseudostratified epithelial tissue and where is it found?
1 layer of cells that are different sizes and has cilia to block foreign particles found in the respiratory tract
what is transitional epithelial tissue and where is it found?
1 layer of cells of different sizes which can stretch and return back to normal shape again found in the urinary bladder
what are the 2 types of glandular epithelial tissue?
- exocrine gland
- endocrine gland
what are the endocrine glands?
ductless glands which make hormones that are secreted into the blood
what are exocrine glands?
duct glands that secrete fluid
what are the 4 types of exocrine glands?
- salivary
- mammary
- mucous
- sweat
what are salivary glands?
saliva that is secreted to aid in digestion
what are mammary glands?
makes milk for babies
what is mucous glands?
mucus is secreted to protect digestive & respiratory tract
what is sweat glands?
regulates body temp
what tissue is the most abundant in the body?
connective tissue
what are the 6 functions of connective tissue?
- binding
- support
- protection
- storage
- insulation
- transportation
what are the 5 types of connective tissue?
- mesenchyme
- bone
- cartilage
- dense connective
- loose connective
what type of tissue is the origin for all connective tissue?
mesenchyme