CHAPTER 5 QUIZLET (H. A&P)
Basement Membrane (epithelial tissue)
Anchors tissue to underlying connective tissue. "Glue"
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Appear layered because the nuclei are at different levels Contain CILIA (microscopic hairs) Contain GOBLET CELLS (secrete mucus to protect the cell) Can be found lining passages of respiratory system, mucus is secreted by goblet cells and traps dust and microorganisms that enter in the air
Simple
Single layer (of cells)
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Single layer of cube-shaped cells Spherical shaped, center located nuclei Functions in Secretion (producing some type of liquid) Covers ovaries, lines kidney tubules and gland ducts Found in salivary glands, thyroid, pancreas, and liver HAS LUMEN (what the liquid that is secreted travels through)
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Single layer of thin, flattened cells Broad, thin nuclei Common site of diffusion and filtration Damages easily, fragile Quickly regenerate, go through meiosis quickly Found in alveoli of lungs, walls of capillaries
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Single layer, elongated cells Nuclei is located near the basement membrane Specialize in function of Absorption (bringing things into the cell) Has MICROVILLI (increases surface area) Has GOBLET-CELLS (secrete mucus for protection) Found in the lining of the small intestines
Muscle Tissue type under VOLUNTARY control
Skeletal
Osteocyte (bone Tissue)
(The actual) bone cell (mature) located in lacunae
Connective Tissue- Major Cell Types (2)
1) Fixed Cells 2) Wandering Cells
Muscle Tissues
Able to contract in response to specific stimuli Elongated cells (Muscle Fibers) shorten...columnar cells 3 Different Types: Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac
(Function) Connective Tissue
Binds structure: support/framework, protection/immunity, fills spaces, stores fat, produces blood cells ("vascular"), repair tissue damage
SPECIALIZED Connective Tissue (3)
Cartilage, Bone, Blood
What are Platelets (in blood...blood connective tissue)
Cell fragments (or pieces)
(Structure) Connective Tissue
Cells are spaced farther apart compared to epithelial cells Abundance of extracellular-matrix (which fills space between cells)
Dense Connective Tissue
Closely packed, thick collagen and some elastin Very strong Makes up tendons and ligaments, whites of eyeballs
What determines the type of cartilage?
Connective Tissue fibers in the extracellular matrix
Cuboidal
Cube-shaped (cell shape)
Type of Epithelium that forms lumens
Cuboidal (epithelial cells)
Connective Tissue that makes up tendons and ligaments
Dense Connective Tissue
Elastic Cartilage
Dense network of elastic fibers (made of the protein-Elastin) More flexible Found in flexible part of external ear and parts of larynx STAINS PURPLE (only cartilage that is purple)
Holocrine Gland
ENTIRE cell is released during secretion "Messiest" EX: Sebaceous glands of skin (oil production)
What 2 glands classify as part of the Glandular Epithelium
Endocrine Glands Exocrine Glands
4 major types of tissue found in the human body
Epithelial Connective Muscle Nervous
Connective tissue fibers are produced by _____________
Fibroblasts
Type of fixed cell that makes fibers by secreting proteins
Fibroblasts
Extracellular Matrix
Fills space between cells (plays role in structure on connective tissue)
Microvilli
Fingerlike extensions of Simple Columnar epithelial cells, increase surface area, aid in absorption.
Blood Plasma
Fluid extracellular matrix
Lamellae (Bone Tissue)
Form around central canal
Loose Connective Tissue (proper)
Forms delicate/fragile, thin membranes Contain fibroblasts that secrete collagen + elastin Fills spaces between muscles Binds the skin to underlying organs (beneath most layers of epithelium, providing those cells with blood/gives blood-supply)
Intercalated Discs
Found in CARDIAC Muscle Tissue Connect cardiac muscle cells Mark the "start"/beginning and the "end" of each cell
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Found in muscles that attach to bones Controlled by conscious effort (only VOLUNTARY muscle tissue) Long, thread-like cells (larger in size) Dark cross-markings called STRIATIONS EACH cell has MANY nuclei
Location of epithelial tissue
Found throughout the body, covers organs, forms inner-lining of body cavities, lines hollow organs
Endocrine and Exocrine glands are part of the ________ epithelium
Glandular
characteristics of epithelial tissue
Lack blood vessels, divide quickly, tightly packed
Mast Cells
Large "Balls of fire" Located near blood vessels Release heparin (prevents blood clots) Release histamine (promotes allergies)
Mucous Membrane
Line body cavities that DO open to the outside of the body GOBLET CELLS secrete MUCUS EX: Mouth, Nasal Passages, Intestines, GI Tract
Serous Membrane
Line body cavities that do NOT open to the outside of the body Cells secrete WATERY SEROUS FLUID... helps to reduce friction EX: Pericardium (surrounds heart)
Synovial Membrane
Lines JOINTS Secrete SYNOVIAL-FLUID
PROPER Connective Tissue (3)
Loose C.T, dense C.T, adipose tissue
Fibrocartilage
MANY collagenous fibers (made of the protein-collagen) Very tough "Shock absorber" Found in the pads between vertebrae, knees, and the pelvic girdle. Protects from joint damage by absorbing shock STAINS DEEP, DARK PINK
Type of wandering cell that clears the body of any foreign particles
Macrophages (histiocytes)
Blood (Connective Tissue)
Made up of FORMED ELEMENTS Easiest to identify Suspended in Blood Plasma (fluid extracellular matrix)
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Many layers, thin, flattened cells Deeper cells divide, pushing older cells outward twords surface (keratinization) Provides good protection, easy to reproduce layers Forms the outer layer of skin, epidermis. Lines oral cavity, esophagus, vagina, and anal canal.
Type of fixed cell that releases heparin and histamine
Mast cells
Fibroblasts
Most common fixed cell type Star shaped appearance Produce fibers by secreting proteins Play the biggest role in connective tissue
3 types of EXOCRINE glands
Merocrine Gland Apocrine Gland Holocrine Gland
Bone Connective Tissue
Most "rigid" connective tissue Hardness resulting from mineral salts (calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate)...explains why calcium is vital in bone health/development Supports body structure, protects vital organs by "caging" them in, attaches to muscles, contains red marrow
Hyaline Cartilage
Most common Very fine/thin collagenous fibers (made of the protein-collagen) Found at ends of bones, soft "wiggly" part of nose Important in bone growth and development STAINS LIGHT PINK
Wandering cells (2nd major cell type in connective tissue)
Move/WANDER through cell (usually in response to an injury or an infection) Macrophages (histiocytes)
Smooth Muscle Tissue
NO Striations Shorter, spindle shaped cells ONE center located nucleus per cell INVOLUNTARY Found in stomach, intestines, urinary bladder, uterus, and blood vessels.
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
ONLY found in HEART STRIATED cells ONE nucleus per cell Cells connected with INTERCALATED DISCS INVOLUNTARY
Adipose Tissue is what type of connective tissue?
Proper Connective Tissue
function of epithelial tissue
Protection, secretion, absorption, excretion
Adipose Tissue
Protects, cushions, and insulates Stores energy (fat) Located beneath the skin, between muscles, around kidneys, behind eye balls, surface of heart, and around some joints Nucleus appears pressed up tightly against cell-membrane
Elastic fibers
Protein = elastin Thin, branching fibers Stretch very easily/flexible Weaker than collagenous fibers Make up vocal cords Naturally Yellow fibers STAINS PURPLE
Cartilage
Provides support, structure/frameworks, attachments, protection. Poor blood supply, leads to slow tissue repair Cells are called chondrocytes which lie within Lacunae
The only type of epithelial cell that can change shape
Pseudo-stratified columnar (epithelial tissue)
Bone Tissue heals...
Quickly! (Abundance of blood flow through canaliculi)
formed elements (of blood...blood connective tissue)
Red blood cells White blood cells Platelets (cell fragments)
Merocrine Gland
Release ONLY FLUID through cell-membrane by EXOCYTOSIS (exiting cell) "Cleanest" EX: sweat and salivary glands
Apocrine Gland
Release fluid AND small parts of the cell during secretion EX: mammary glands
Histamine
Released by mast cells Promotes allergies
Heparin
Released by mast cells Prevents blood clots
Cutaneous Membrane
SKIN! Stratified squamous epithelium
Endocrine Glands
Secrete product INTO tissue fluid or blood EX: pituitary and thyroid glands, ovaries
Exocrine Glands
Secrete product ONTO surface EX: sweat and oil glands, mammary gland
What are the types of epithelial membranes
Serous Mucous Cutaneous Synovial
epithelial tissue is classified according to....
Shape and number of layers of cells
Lacunae
Small chambers where chondrocytes (cartilage cells) lie
Canaliculi (Bone Tissue)
Small channel that connects bone cells
Lumen
Space within a tubular structure (ex: blood vessel, intestine) Allows space for liquid being secreted to pass through. Found in simple and stratified cuboidal epithelium cells
Cartilage is what type of connective tissue?
Specialized Connective Tissue
Transitional Epithelium
Specialized to change in response to increased tension, always changing Forms inner lining of urinary bladder, ureters, and urethra. Can be seen either "Collapsed" or "distended"
Fixed Cells (1st major cell type in connective tissue)
Stay in tissue for a long time 1st type=Fibroblasts 2nd type=Mast Cells
Neurological Cells
Supply nutrients by connecting to blood vessels
Type of epithelial tissue that makes up your skin
Stratified Squamous (Epithelium)
collagenous fibers
Thick threads of collagen protein Long, parallel bundles Flexible but only slightly elastic Great tensile strength (thick threads) Makes up Ligaments and tendons Dense connective tissue, white fibers STAINS PINK
Squamous
Thin, flattened (cell shape)
(Function) Nervous Tissue
Transmit nerve impulses along cytoplasmic extensions
Stratified
Two or more layers (of cells)
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
Two or three layers, cube-shaped cells Form lining of LUMEN Function in secretion Found in the linings of ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, and the pancreas.
Reticular Fibers
Very thin COLLAGENOUS fibers Highly branched Form delicate supporting networks Make up the spleen "Little cradles, holding organs"
Macrophages (histiocytes)
Wandering Cell type Originate as white blood cells (make up immune system) Carry on phagocytosis Clear foreign particles, "find the invader and eat/engulf it"
Where do cartilage cells (chondrocytes) lie?
Within small chambers called lacunae
(Location) nervous tissue
brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
cartilage cells are called
chondrocytes ("mature" cartilage cell)
Connective tissue FIBERS are produced by
fibroblasts
Neurons are also called
nerve cells
Neurons make up
nervous tissue
Goblet Cells
secrete mucus for protection in Simple columnar and Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelial cells. Also found in Mucous membrane (cells of this membrane contain goblet cells).
Muscle Tissue types that are STRIATED
skeletal and cardiac
Osteon (Bone Tissue)
structural unit of compact bone
Columnar
tall, elongated (cell shape)