Exam 2 Flashcards
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What are the 4 types of tissues
Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
What are tissues
Cells of similar type and function clustered together
What is epithelial tissue
Sheets of cells that cover and line other tissues
What is connective tissue
They provide support and structure to membranes
What is muscle tissue
Tissue that enables movements
What is nervous tissue
Tissue that directs work
What tissue types are found in most organs
All of them
What is histology
Study of microscopic tissue and organs
What are the functions of epithelial tissue
Protection, filters biochemical substances, absorbs nutrients, provides sensory input, manufactures secretions, and manufactures exretions
What are the important characteristics of epithelia tissue
Each cell is polar, has a lateral surface containing junctional complexes that connect each cell to its neighboring cells, avascular, and innervated
What is the apical surface
The top surface of the cell that faces the lumen
What is the basal surface
The bottom surface that faces underlying connective tissue
What are the functions of the basal lamina
Foundation of the epithelial cells, there is a nonliving network of fibers that cement cells to underlying tissue varying in thickness secreted by epithelial cells, helps prevent cells from being torn off by either stretching or rubbing, and a partial barrier to underlying tissue that allows passage of oxygen and nutrient from capillaries and removes epithelial waste
What are the different cellular attachments
Tight junctions, desmosomes, gap junctions, and basement membrane
What are tight junctions
Formed by fusion of the outermost layers of plasma membranes of adjoining cells allowing for no leaks, wraps around the cell like a belt making a seamless barrier, and are found in the urinary bladder and digestive tract
What are desmosomes
Connects plasma membranes of adjacent cells but does not seal them, they are strong mechanical coupling plaques locked by tonofilaments similar to velcro, and found in tissues that undergo repeated tension/stretching such as the skin, heart, and uterus
What are gap junctions
Connexons a protein that links cells by a tubular channel as an extension from the cytoplasm of one cell to the next allowing an exchange and passage of ions and nutrients to quickly transport electrical signals btw cells
How are hemidesmosomes specified
Their connection to basement membrane
What type of cells are gap junctions present
Cardiac and smooth
How do surface specialization vary
Depending on their location on their role in the function of the tissue
What are the functions of microvilli
Increases surface area for absorption, forms a brush border, and contains cilia
What is cilia
Hair like microvilli that can beat in unasyn to transport material
What is keratin
Protective waterproof substance
What are the different methods of classification for epithelia
Number of layers of cells, shape of cells, and presence of surface specialization