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Chapter 4 Tissues

Tissues, Glands, and Membranes

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Epithelium or epithelial tissue one of four major tissue types, extracellular material, and no blood vessels; covers the surfaces of the body and forms glands
Functions of Epithelial tissue 1. Protecting underlying structures. 2. Acting as barriers. 3. Permitting the passage of substances. 4. Secreting substances
SImple Epithelium single layer of cells
Stratified Epithelium more than one layer of cells
Squamous flat
Cuboidal square
Columnar tall and skinny
Gland a multicellular structure that secretes substances onto a surface
Hormones carried by the blood to other parts of the body
Endocrine Glands no ducts and empty their secretions into the blood
Collagen Fibers microscopic ropes, are flexible but resist stretching
Reticular Fibers fine, short, collagen fibers that branch to form a support network
Elastic Fibers have a structure similar to coiled metal bed springs
Membrane thin sheet or layer of tisse that covers a structure or lines a cavity
Mucus Membrane consist of various kinds of epithelium resting on a thick layer of loose connective tissue
Serous Membrane consist of simple squamous epithelium resting on a delicate layer of loose connective tissue
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