Unit 1 Lab Flashcards
What are the four primary tissue types?
Epithelial Connective Muscular Neural
How are Epithelia classified?
According to # of Layers (Simple or Stratified) Cell Shape
What are the 3 Epithelial Cell Shapes?
Squamous Cuboidal Columnar
Where are the Simple Squamous Epithelial cells located?
Lining of Ventral Cavities Lining of blood vessels Alveoli
What is the function of Simple Squamous Epithelial Cells?
Nutrient and Gas Exchange Friction Reduction
Where are stratified squamous Epithelial Cells located?
Skin Surface, Entrances/exits of body
What is the function of Stratified Squamous Epithelial Cells?
Protection (against abrasion, pathogens, and chemicals)
Where are Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Cells located?
Glands (Salivary, Pancreas, Thyroid) Kidney Tubules
What is the function of Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Cells?
Secretion Absorption
What is the location of Simple Columnar Epithelium
Many Excretory ducts Digestive System
What is the function of Simple Columnar Epithelium
Secretion Absorption
Pseudostratified Ciliated Epithelium
Respiratory Tract except for lungs
Transitional Epithelium Location
Bladder, Ureters, Renal Pelvis
Transitional Epithelium Function
Extreme Expansion and Recoil
Transitional Epithelium Function
Extreme Expansion and Recoil
what are the Connective Tissue Fibers?
Collagen, Reticular, Elastic
What are the Structural Characteristics of Connective Tissue
Specialized Cells Matrix (Proteins Fibers, Minerals, Water)
What are the Functions of Connective Tissue
Structural framework for body Transport of fluids and dissolved materials Support and protection for organs Support, protection and interconnecting other tissue types Energy storage Defense
Connective Tissue (Proper)
Aereolar (Loose) Dense (Regular, Irregular)
Fluid Connective Tissue
Blood, Lymph
Supportive Connective Tissue
Cartilage, Bone
What are the 3 types of Muscle Tissue
Skeletal Cardiac Smooth
Types of Cardiac Muscle
Involuntary Branched Single Nucleus
Types of Smooth Muscle
Involuntary Fusiform Single Nucleus Visceral Organs