Tissues Flashcards
(39 cards)
type of cell junction that consists of integrin
hemidesmosome
desmosomes consist of this type of extracellular protein
cadherin
at which 2 tissues are desmosomes common
outer layer of dermis, cardiac cells
at which 3 tissues are gap junctions common
Lens and cornea of eye, Cardiac, smooth muscle, embryonic
The two layers of the basement membrane
basal lamina (which is secreted by epithelial cells) and the Reticular lamina (fibroblasts)
2 types of epithelium
lining and glandular
function of simple squamous cells
diffusion
function of simple squamous cells
secretion, absorption
The most notable location for simple columnar cells
GI
fxn of stratified squamous
protection from abrasion
why is skin a unique epithelium
it is the only KERATINIZED strat squamous
define exocrine
has ducts and generally local effect
classification of sweat glands
simple coiled tubular (merocrine)
what is a sebaceous gland
joined with hair follicles. emit sebum.
classification of sebaceuos gland
simple branched acinar
A gland in which the cells remain intact following secretion
merocrine and apocrine
The gland type that becomes active during puberty
apocrine sweat
The ctype of secretion most common in the body
merocrine
2 basic elements of connective tissue
matrix and cells
the four glycosaminoglycans
condroitin sulfate, keratan sulfate, hyaluronic acid, dermatan sulfate
2 roles of GAG’s
trap water, protein adhesion (support)
what type of glycosaminoglycan is prominent in the eye and joint fluid
hyaluronic acid
what 2 types of GAG’s are common in bones and cartilage
keratan and chondroitin
what 2 types of GAG’s are common in the skin and vessels
dermatan and chondroitin