Midterm #1 Flashcards
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4 basic tissues
- epithelia
- connective tissue
- muscle
- nerve
extracellular matrix secreted by the epithelial cells
basal lamina
basal lamina layer closest to epithelial layer
lamina lucida
basal lamina layer closest to connective tissue (coarse protein fibres giving layer its strength)
lamina densa
Epithelia tissue: single layer of flat, thin cells, lines mesothelium (body cavities) and endothelium
simple squamous epithelium
simple cuboidal epithelium
aesthetic [shape of cell], function, location
- single layer; cell height equals width
- functions: limited protection; secretion/ absorption
- found in glands/ ducts
simple columnar epithelium
aesthetic [shape of cell], function, location
- single layer; cells taller than they are wide
- functions: provides protection**, secretion, absorption
- stomach, intestines, fallopian tubes, excretory ducts (gall bladder)
stratified squamous epithelium
aesthetic [shape of cell], function, location
- outermost layer = squamous cells (stacked)
- functions: physical protection against mechanical stresses (anus, esophagus, vagina)/ chemical attack (mouth)
- forms outer layer of skin
protein filament inside cells to resist water and toughen abrasion
keratin
stratified cuboidal epithelium
aesthetic [shape of cell], function, location
- 2 to 3 layers of cells
- functions: protection, secretion, absorption
- relatively rare but common lining for sweat + mammary glands
stratified columnar epithelium
aesthetic [shape of cell], function, location
- multiple layers
- function: PROTECTION
- relatively rare; found in large excretory ducts and portions of pharynx, urethra, anus
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
aesthetic [shape of cell], function, location
- nuclei are at multiple levels
- all cells touch basal lamina but not all may reach luminal surface
- very tight junctions
- functions: protection, secretion
- found in respiratory systems, male reproductive tract
transitional epithelium
aesthetic [shape of cell], function, location
- multiple layers; each cell is their own shape –> outermost cells large + dome-shaped
- functions: stretch [extension]/ change shape significantly without coming apart; then recoils [“transitional’]
- found ONLY in urinary tract
Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the ______.
blood
Exocrine glands release secretions through ______ onto ________ surfaces.
ducts; epithelial
Formation of glands
think: tissue types
Growth of epithelial cells into underlying connective tissue
3 mechanisms of secretion
- merocrine
- apocrine
- holocrine
merocrine (process)
normal exoctosis
apocrine (process)
apical surface pinched off, residual cytoplasm breaks down –> all granules released as big “package”
holocrine (process)
primary cell divides, produces secondary daughter cells; mature cell dies, becoming secretory product –> entire cell released
Connective tissue has relatively few cells and an abundance of ___________ _______.
extracellular matrix
3 types of fibres found in connective tissue extracellular matrix
- collagen
- reticular
- elastic
Classification of connective tissue based on 3 factors:
- density of fibres
- types of fibres
- preponderance (quantity/ importance) of specific cell type
dense regular connective tissue
function, direction of fibres
- fibres aligned in ONE direction
- forms tendons, ligaments