cells and tissues Flashcards
types of simple epithelial tissue
squamous, cuboidal, columnar
2 types of stratified squamous epithelial tissue
keratinised and non-keratinised
which simple epithelial tissue looks stratified
pseudostratified epithelial tissue
what does areolar tissue contain
collagen and elastin fibres. also contains fibroblasts, adipocytes, mast cells, macrophages
what are fibroblasts
cells which create the ECM and collagen
what are adipocytes
fat cells
what are macrophages
white blood cells which surround and kill microorganisms
what are the types of adipose tissue
white adipose tissue (fat)
brown adipose tissue (only found in newborns)
features and examples of fibrous dense connective tissue
collagen, fibroblasts, very strong in tension
tendons/ligaments
features of elastic dense connective tissue
elastin, fibroblasts, high degree of recoil, in blood vessels/lungs
hyaline cartilage?
ends of long bones, shock absorption and reducing friction
what is cartilage composed of
chondrocytes in collagen and proteoglycan matrix
where is fibrocartilage found
intervertebral disks, menisci of knee, glenoid and acetabular labra
