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a&p chap 4 tissue

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Tissue a group of similar cells with similar functions
Four basic types of tissue Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nerve
Epithelial covers or lines
Connective holds together or joins
Muscle contracts or shortens
Nerve Conducts impulses, or communicates
Epithelial Tissue Closely packed cellsAttached to connective tissue by a basement membraneEpithelial surface is opposite the basement membrane is not attached to other tissuesHas no blood vesselsRegenerates rapidly
Glandular Epithelium Can be found inside glands. (Exocrine and Endocrine glands)
Simple Epithelium Single layer of flat, cube-like, or column-like cellsIn places of diffusion, secretion, or filtration4 typesSquamousCuboidalColumnarPseudostratified columnar
Simple squamous epithelium Single layer of thin flat cells Aids in osmosis, diffusion, and filtration. Found in the lungs, kidneys, serous membranes of ventral cavity, and endothelium (lines blood vessels)
Simple cuboidal epithelium Single layer of cube-like cells. Aids in absorption and secretion. Found in the secretory part of glands, kidney tubules, surface of ovaries
Simple columnar epithelium Single layer of column-like cells. Aids in secretion and absorption. Can also possess goblet cells, cilia, and/or microvilli. Found in the uterus, uterine tubes, stomach, intestines
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium Single layer but visually looks like many layers. Possess goblet cells. Line upper respiratory passageways
Stratified squamous epithelium Consist of more than one layer of cells. Innermost layer undergoes mitotic cell division. Surface cells are continuously lost. Protection is an important function. Provide resistance to abrasion
Keratinized type forms the epidermis. Keratin protein
Nonkeratinized type lines mouth, esophagus, and vagina
Transitional epithelium Accommodates stretching of the urinary bladder. Unstretched: cells are large and rounded. Stretched: surface cells become thin and flat
Connective Tissue Most abundant body tissue. Support and bind other tissues. Never found on exposed surfacesHas the ability to regenerate
3 Components of Connective Tissue few, loosely arranged cells, an intercellular substance called matrix, and protein fibers varying in type in relative abundance according to function.
Types of connective Tissue Connective Tissue Proper. Loose (areolar), fibrous, elastic, Adipose, Cartilage, Hyaline, Elastic, Fibro Bone Blood
Loose connective tissue, or Areolar Most abundant in body. Named for its loosely arranged protein fibers. Attaches skin to muscles. Supporting framework for internal organs, nerves, blood vessels. Site for immune reactions
Fibrous connective tissue Has an abundance of tightly packed collagenous fibers and few cells. Great strength and flexibility. Component of ligaments, tendons, and dermis. Poor blood supply resulting in slow healing
Elastic connective tissue Has an abundance of elastic fibers that can ve stretched and still return to their normal length.Found where elasticity is neededLungs, air passages, arterial walls
Adipose tissue Has large numbers of adipocytes that store fat droplets. Common beneath skin and around internal organs. Aids in fat storage and body insulation. Provides a protective cushion
Cartilage matrix is semisolid. Cells are called chondrocytes and live in lacunae that are embedded in matrix. Major functions are support and protection
3 types of cartilage Hyaline cartilage. Elastic cartilage. Fibro cartilage
Hyaline cartilage Most abundant cartilage. Protective covering on bones at joints. Forms part of the nose. Supports walls of air passages. Forms most of embryonic skeleton
Elastic cartilage Has an abundance of elastic fibers that provide resiliency. Found in the larynx and external ear
Fibrocartilage Has an abundance of tightly packed collagenous fibers. Designed to resist compression and tension. Forms intervertebral discs, cartilagenous pads in knees, cushion for the symphysis pubis
Bone or osseous tissue Hardest and most rigid due to calcium salts in its matrix, along with collagenous fibers. Provides rigidity and strength to support the body
Lamellae Matrix is deposited in lamellae around osteonic (Haversian) canals
Osteocytes cells are called Osteocytes, also in lacunae, and are located between and are connected by canaliculi
Blood Consists of numerous cells in a liquid matrix. Three types of cells. Red blood cells. White blood cells Platelets. Fibers are dissolved until needed for clotting. Blood has a vital role in transportation
Muscle Tissues Cells are unable to divide so regeneration is not possible. Cells are called muscle fibers due to their long, thin appearance. Cells use specialized protein fibers for contraction. Contraction moves the body and produces heat
Skeletal Muscle Tissue Attached to bones and move the body. Voluntary muscle. Cells are elongated and cylindrical, with many nuclei and striations
Cardiac Muscle Tissue Found only in walls of heart. Involuntary muscle. Branching muscle fibers that interconnect at intercalated discs. Possess one nucleus and striations
Smooth Muscle Tissue Occurs in the walls of hollow organs Involuntary muscle. Cells possess a spindle shape, one nucleus, and not striations
Nerve Tissue Found in brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Cells are the important functional component, not fibers or matrix
Neurons conduct impulses, The functional units of nerve tissue. Possess a cell body and one or more neuron process. Respond to environmental changes by making neural impulses
Neuroglia supportive roles, nourish, insulate, and protect neurons
Body Membranes Thin sheets of tissueLine cavities, cover surfaces, or separate tissues or organs. Two types of body membranes. Epithelial membranes. Connective tissue membranes
Epithelial Membranes Composed of epithelial tissue overlying loose connective tissue
Serous membranes Line ventral body cavity and cover internal organs. Secrete serous fluid to reduce friction. Examples: pleurae, pericardium, peritoneum
Mucous membranes Line tubes and cavities open to the exterior. Possess goblet cells to make mucus and secrete mucous. Keeps cells moist and lubricated. Examples: digestive and respiratory tracts
Connective Tissue Membranes Formed only of connective tissue
Meninges cover and protect CNS
Perichondrium cover and protect cartilage
Periosteum Cover and protect bone
Synovial membrane cover and protect joints and secrete lubricated fluid called synovial fluid
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