Chapter 5- Tissues Flashcards
interstitial fluid
the fluid that occupies space between cells and bathes them in nutrients
Tight junction
when the membranes of adjacent cells converge and fuse. Typically join cells that form sheet-like layers (Ex. digestive tract and blood vessels in the brain)
Cells
Perform one or more specialized functions for the body
Where is interstitial fluid derived from
blood
Desmosomes
Adhesion junctions (spot welds) form a reinforced structural unit
Gap Junctions
“communication junctions”; allow direct passage of ions, nutrients and other small molecules to move between them
Gap Junctions
“communication junctions”; allow direct passage of ions, nutrients and other small molecules to move between them
what are the four types of tissues
Epithelial, connective, nervous and Muscle
Where is Epithelial Tissue Found
It covers the surface of the body, and lines the
internal structures and cavities of the body.
Functions of Epithelial Tissue
absorption, secretion, filtration and protection
Which type of cell always has one free surface
Epithelial
What is the free surface of an epithelial tissue called
apical surface ( always exposed to the exterior of the body or to the cavity)
basement membre
A thin nonliving layer that anchors epithelium to underlying connective tissue
Microvilli
finger like extensions of the plasma membrane that greatly increase surface area.
Where can Microvilli be found
lining the small intestines
Cilia
tiny hair-like projections on cell surfaces that move in a wavelike
manner. Used to propel substances along the epithelial surface
Where is Cilia found
tracheal lining and other internal tracts
Goblet cells
individual cells that produce mucus
What kind of tissue contains no blood vessels
Epithelial
What kind of tissue has a high regenerative capacity
Epithelial
How are epithelium labeled
Number of layers of cells and shape of cells
Simple (prefix)
Single layers, found where absorption and infiltration occur
Stratified (prefix)
Multiple Layers of cells, found in areas of high abrasion where protection is important
Squamos
Flattened and scale like; nucleus disc-shaped