A&P Chapter 4

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Which of the following describes the primary function of epithelial tissue?

Transmits electrical signals throughout the body

Facilitates movement of body parts

Supports and binds other tissues

Covers body surfaces and lines cavities (correct)

Which microscopy technique provides a three-dimensional view of tissue surfaces?

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) (correct)

Optical coherence tomography

Light microscopy

What is the role of synthetic dyes in tissue preparation?

To increase the natural color of tissues

To preserve the immune response of the tissue

To stain and visualize specific cellular components (correct)

To enhance structural integrity during sectioning

What characteristic is NOT typical of epithelial tissue?

Large extracellular matrix Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microscopy utilizes heavy metal salts for staining?

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) Signup and view all the answers

What defines the four primary tissue types in the human body?

Their structure and function Signup and view all the answers

What structural feature is commonly associated with epithelial tissue?

Absence of blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What type of microscopy relies on color as a property of light?

Light microscopy Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of epithelial tissue?

Protection Signup and view all the answers

Where is glandular epithelium typically found in the body?

Thyroid gland Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the apical surface of epithelial tissue?

The surface exposed to the outside or an open cavity Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the basement membrane is correct?

It consists of two layers: basal lamina and reticular lamina. Signup and view all the answers

Why is regeneration important for epithelial tissue?

To replace cells lost due to friction and hostile substances Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelial tissue forms the outer layer of skin?

Stratified squamous epithelium Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Rich in blood supply Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of specialized contacts in epithelial tissue?

Tight junctions Signup and view all the answers

What type of glands are classified based on the structure of their ducts?

Multicellular exocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following modes of secretion involves the cell rupturing?

Holocrine secretion Signup and view all the answers

Which secretory unit structure is flask-like and formed by secretory cells?

Alveolar Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of compound glands?

Branched ducts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main class of connective tissue?

Muscle tissue Signup and view all the answers

What type of secretory cells form tubes?

Tubular cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connective tissue is considered the most abundant and widely distributed in the body?

Loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which connective tissue type acts as a shock absorber and resist compression?

Hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle type is characterized by branching structures and is found in the walls of the heart?

Cardiac Muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of smooth muscle?

Propelling substances along internal passageways Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT associated with skeletal muscle?

Involuntary control Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle tissue is found in blood vessels and the GI tract?

Smooth Muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining structural feature of cardiac muscle that differentiates it from other muscle types?

Intercalated discs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelium is primarily involved in gas exchange in the lungs?

Simple Squamous Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of simple cuboidal epithelium?

Absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is characteristic of columnar epithelium?

Microvilli for absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue provides protection against abrasion in places like the mouth and esophagus?

Stratified Squamous Signup and view all the answers

In which location would you find transitional epithelium?

Urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of goblet cells in the epithelium?

Secrete mucus Signup and view all the answers

Which epithelium has a boxlike appearance and is found in glands?

Simple Cuboidal Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes pseudostratified columnar epithelium from other types?

It features cilia on its surface Signup and view all the answers

Where is simple columnar epithelium typically found?

Intestines Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelial tissue is characterized by its ability to stretch?

Transitional Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelium is most involved in secretion for both exocrine and endocrine glands?

Simple Cuboidal Signup and view all the answers

Which epithelial shape is described as flattened and scale-like?

Squamous Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of simple columnar epithelium?

Microvilli for increased surface area Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following locations in the body is specifically associated with simple squamous epithelium?

Alveoli of lungs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction

The human body is multicellular and requires cell communities to function, these are called tissues.
There are four primary tissue types: nervous, muscle, epithelial, and connective.

4.1 Tissue Preparation

To view tissue under a microscope, samples are preserved, sliced, and stained.
Stains are used to highlight specific structures within the tissue.
Light microscopy uses colored synthetic dyes.
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) uses heavy metal salts for staining, resulting in artificially colored images.
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) provides three-dimensional images of unsectioned tissue surfaces.

4.2 Epithelial Tissue

Epithelial tissue is a sheet of cells that covers body surfaces and lines cavities.
There are two forms of epithelial tissue: covering and lining epithelium, and glandular epithelium.
Epithelial tissue functions in protection, absorption, secretion, filtration, and sensory reception.
Special Characteristics of Epithelium
- Polarity: Epithelial cells exhibit polarity with apical and basal surfaces.
- Supported by Connective Tissue: The basement membrane lies between epithelium and connective tissues, providing support and defining epithelial boundaries.
- Regeneration: Epithelium regenerates due to its exposure to friction and hostile substances.
- Specialized Contacts: Cells are connected by tight junctions and desmosomes.
- Avascular but Innervated: Epithelium lacks blood vessels but receives nerve fibers.

Classification of Epithelial Tissue

Simple Epithelia: single layer of cells, involved in diffusion, absorption, secretion, and filtration.
Stratified Epithelia: multi-layered cells, primarily function in protection.
Squamous: Flattened, scale-like cells.
Cuboidal: Box-like cells.
Columnar: Tall and column-shaped cells.
Simple Squamous Epithelium*
Function: diffusion and filtration
Location: Lungs (alveoli), Kidneys (glomeruli)
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium*
Function: absorption and secretion
Location: Kidney tubules, glands (exocrine and endocrine)
Simple Columnar Epithelium*
Function: absorption and secretion
Location: Small intestine (microvilli), Intestine and respiratory tract (goblet cells), Uterine tubes (cilia)
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium*
Location: Trachea (goblet cells and cilia)
Function: Secrete mucous and propel substances.
Stratified Squamous Epithelium*
Location: Skin (epidermis), mouth, esophagus, vagina
Function: abrasion resistant
Transitional Epithelium*
Function: stretch
Location: Ureters, urinary bladder

Multicellular Exocrine Glands

Structural Classification:
- Simple glands: unbranched duct
- Compound glands: branched duct
Secretory Units:
- Tubular: secretory cells form tubes.
- Alveolar: secretory cells form flask-like sacs.
- Tubuloalveolar: have both types of secretory units.

Modes of Secretion

Merocrine: exocytosis, the most common mode, cells release product without damage.
Holocrine: cell ruptures, releasing its contents and cell fragments.

4.3 Connective Tissue

Common Characteristics:
- Common origin from mesenchyme (embryonic tissue).
- Varying degrees of vascularity.
- Extracellular matrix (ECM): the nonliving material surrounding cells, providing support.
Structural Elements:
- Cells
  - Fibroblasts: produce fibers
  - Chondroblasts: found in cartilage
  - Osteoblasts: found is bone, bone-forming
  - Hematopoietic stem cells: produce blood cells
  - Adipocytes: store fat
  - Mast cells: release histamine, involved in inflammation
  - White blood cells: fight infections
- Fibers
  - Collagen fibers: provide strength and flexibility
  - Elastic fibers: allow stretch and recoil
  - Reticular fibers: delicate, provide support to organs
- Ground Substance: a gel-like material that fills the spaces between cells and fibers, provides support and facilitates cell communication.
Four Main Classes of Connective Tissue:
- Connective Tissue Proper
  - Loose connective tissue:
    - Areolar: most widely distributed, supports and binds body parts.
    - Adipose: stores energy, insulates.
    - Reticular: forms framework of soft organs.
  - Dense connective tissue: strong, abundant fibers.
    - Dense regular: collagen fibers are parallel, tendons and ligaments.
    - Dense irregular: collagen fibers are interwoven, forms dermis of skin, organ capsules.
- Cartilage:
  - Hyaline cartilage: most prevalent type, found in nose, trachea, ribs.
  - Elastic cartilage: more flexible, found in ears and epiglottis.
  - Fibrocartilage: strong, shock absorber, found in intervertebral discs and menisci.
- Bone:
  - Compact bone: dense, rigid, found in shafts of long bones.
  - Spongy bone: lightweight, found in ends of long bones.
- Blood: a fluid connective tissue, functions in transport and protection.

4.5 Nervous Tissue

General Characteristics:
- Highly specialized cells: neurons and neuroglia.
- Neurons: conduct nerve impulses.
- Neuroglia: support and protect neurons.
- Highly irritable: responds to stimuli.
- Conductive: transmit impulses along the plasma membranes of neurons.
- Functions: communication, control, and integration.

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