Learning objectives 5 Flashcards
Tissues
List the 4 basic tissue types and state their basic functions in the human body.
Epithelial tissue:
Connective tissue:
Muscle tissue:
Nerve tissue:
Name and state the derivatives of the 3 embryonic tissues
Define: squamous, cuboidal, columnar, simple, stratified and keratinized with respect to epithelial tissue.
Squamous:
Cuboidal:
Columnar:
Simple: single layer of cells
Stratified: multiple layers of cells
Keritanized:
Describe the following 3 types of cellular junctions and a tissue that utilizes them: tight junctions, desmosomes, and gap junctions.
Tight junctions:
Desmosomes:
Gap junctions:
List common characteristics shared by all types of epithelial tissues
State the 3 fundamental characteristics of connective tissue
Describe and illustrate the structural arrangement of a generalized connective tissue including the terms: ground substance, fibers, matrix, and cells.
Explain the difference between collagen, elastin and reticular fibers.
Explain the differences in function of the following cells found in connective tissues: fibroblasts, fixed macrophages, other leukocytes, mast cells and adipocytes.
Describe the structural arrangement and the functions of the areolar connective tissue underling all epithelial surfaces.
Explain the difference between dense irregular and dense regular connective tissue.
Explain the functions of the following types of dense irregular connective tissue: investing fascia, deep fascia and organ capsules.
Explain the functions of the following types or dense, regular connective tissue: ligaments, tendons, tendon sheaths, bursae and aponeuroses.
List the 3 types of cartilage and where they are found
Explain why cartilage heals slowly
