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What is histology?

the study of tissue

What are the 4 basic types of tissue?

  • Nervous (correct)
  • Muscle (correct)
  • Connective (correct)
  • Epithelial (correct)

What are the 4 major functions of Epithelial Tissue?

  • Excretes (correct)
  • Protects underlying tissue (correct)
  • Secretes (correct)
  • Absorbs (correct)

Epithelial cells are tightly packed and not as easily penetrated as other tissues.

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Describe squamous cells.

<p>flat and slightly irregular in shape, serve as a protective layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are cuboidal cells?

<p>Cells that look like small cubes and are found in glands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe columnar cells.

<p>Tall and rectangular looking, many of these cells are ciliated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A simple arrangement of epithelial tissue has one cell layer thick.

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A stratified arrangement of epithelial tissue consists of several layers of cells thick.

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What is a pseudostratified arrangement in epithelial tissue?

<p>Cells have a layered appearance but extend from the basement membrane to the outer free surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe transitional epithelium.

<p>Several layers of closely packed flexible and easily stretched cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mucous membranes?

<p>Mucous production and lining all body cavities that open to the outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do glandular epithelia form?

<p>Glands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define exocrine glands.

<p>Glands that lead to outside the body, are multicellular, and have ducts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define endocrine glands.

<p>Glands that are ductless and secrete hormones inside the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are goblet cells?

<p>Unicellular glands that secrete mucus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is endothelium?

<p>Epithelial tissue that lines the circulatory system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term endocardium refer to?

<p>Endothelium that lines the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mesothelium/serous tissue?

<p>Tissue that lines cavities not open to the outside, protects, reduces friction, and secretes fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pleura?

<p>A serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity around the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pericardium?

<p>A serous membrane that covers the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is peritoneum?

<p>Serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is connective tissue?

<p>Tissue that allows movement and provides support for other types of tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is matrix?

<p>Intercellular material with collagen and elastin fibers embedded in it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does loose connective tissue do?

<p>Fills spaces between and penetrates into organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 types of loose connective tissue?

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What are the 3 subgroups of connective tissue?

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What is areolar loose connective tissue known for?

<p>Most widely distributed of connective tissues, easily stretched yet resists tearing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are fibroblasts?

<p>Cells that are active in the repair of injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are histiocytes?

<p>Cells that eat up debris and microorganisms outside the blood circulatory system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are mast cells?

<p>Cells that function in the production of heparin and histamine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heparin?

<p>An anticoagulant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is histamine?

<p>An inflammatory substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is adipose loose connective tissue used for?

<p>Fat storage and protective packing around and between organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is reticular loose connective tissue?

<p>Forms the framework of liver, bone marrow, and lymphoid organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe dense connective tissue.

<p>Tightly packed protein fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the regular arrangements of fibers in dense connective tissue?

<p>Tendons (A), Ligaments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the irregular arrangements of fibers in dense connective tissues?

<p>Fascia (A), Joint capsules (B), Muscle sheaths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of specialized connective tissue?

<p>Cartilage (A), Blood (B), Bone (C), Dentin (D), Lymphoid Tissue (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dentin?

<p>Tissue that forms the teeth, harder and denser than bone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of connective tissue?

<p>Storage (A), Connection (B), Protection (C), Support (D), Movement (E), Transportation (F), Attachment and Separation (G), Insulation (H), Nourishment (I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is muscle tissue?

<p>Tissue with the ability to shorten and thicken or contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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What is smooth muscle?

<p>Involuntary muscle we do not control, found in the digestive tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is striated/skeletal muscle?

<p>Muscle that causes movement of the body by pulling on bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe cardiac muscle.

<p>Found only in the heart, causes contraction of the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is nervous tissue?

<p>Tissue that controls and coordinates body activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a neuron?

<p>Conducting cells that react to stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three things that nervous tissue makes up?

<p>Various nerves of the body (A), The spinal cord (B), The brain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most highly organized body tissue?

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Cells divide more rapidly in the ________ and much more slowly in ___________.

<p>young; older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

Injuries take longer to heal in the young than in older adults.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are histologists?

<p>Medical professionals specializing in the study of tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do forensic scientists specialize in?

<p>Analyzing tissue samples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hyaline cartilage?

<p>Trachea (A), Ribs (B), Nose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fibrocartilage?

<p>Intervertebral disks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is elastic cartilage found?

<p>Ears (A), Epiglottis (B), Auditory tubes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is synovial tissue?

<p>Tissue that lines joints, a type of specialized connective tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are neuroglia?

<p>Supporting cells in the nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Histology

The study of tissues, their structure, and function.

Four Basic Tissue Types

Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous.

Functions of Epithelial Tissue

Forms a protective barrier, absorbs substances, secretes into glands, excretes waste.

Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue

Cells are tightly packed, minimizing penetration.

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Squamous Epithelial Cells

Flat, protective layer.

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Cuboidal Epithelial Cells

Cube-shaped cells, found in glands, involved in secretion and protection.

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Columnar Epithelial Cells

Tall, rectangular cells, often ciliated.

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Simple Epithelium

One layer thick.

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Stratified Epithelium

Several layers thick.

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Pseudostratified Epithelium

Appears layered but extends from basement membrane to free surface.

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Transitional Epithelium

Flexible, easily stretched, several layers of tightly packed cells.

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Mucous Membrane

Lines body cavities open to the outside, such as the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts.

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Glandular Epithelium

Forms various glands.

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Exocrine Glands

Lead to the outside of the body, multicellular with ducts.

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Endocrine Glands

Ductless, secrete hormones inside the body.

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Goblet Cells

Unicellular glands that secrete mucous.

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Endothelium

Lines the circulatory system, including blood vessels.

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Endocardium

Endothelium lining the heart.

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Mesothelium

Lines internal cavities and reduces friction.

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Pleura

Lines the thoracic cavity around the lungs.

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Pericardium

Covers the heart.

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Peritoneum

Lines the abdominal cavity.

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Connective Tissue

Allows movement and provides structural support.

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Areolar Connective Tissue

Most widely distributed, assists in injury repair.

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Adipose Connective Tissue

Stores fat, provides protective packing.

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Reticular Connective Tissue

Forms framework for liver, bone marrow, and lymphoid organs.

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Dense Connective Tissue

Characterized by tightly packed protein fibers.

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Specialized Connective Tissue

Includes cartilage, bone, dentin, blood, and lymphoid tissue.

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Study Notes

Histology

  • Study of tissue.

Four Basic Types of Tissue

  • Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous.

Functions of Epithelial Tissue

  • Protects underlying tissue.
  • Absorbs substances.
  • Secretes into glands.
  • Excretes waste through sweat glands.

Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue

  • Epithelial cells are tightly packed, minimizing penetration.

Types of Epithelial Cells

  • Squamous cells: Flat, protective layer.
  • Cuboidal cells: Cube-shaped, found in glands, involved in secretion and protection.
  • Columnar cells: Tall, rectangular, often ciliated.

Arrangements of Epithelial Tissue

  • Simple: One cell layer thick.
  • Stratified: Several layers thick.
  • Pseudostratified: Appears layered but extends from basement membrane to free surface.
  • Transitional: Flexible, easily stretched, several layers of tightly packed cells.

Mucous Membrane

  • Produces mucous, lines body cavities open to outside (digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive tracts).

Glandular Epithelium

  • Forms various glands.
  • Exocrine glands: Lead to outside the body, multicellular with ducts.
  • Endocrine glands: Ductless, secrete hormones inside the body.

Specialized Cells

  • Goblet cells: Unicellular glands that secrete mucous.
  • Endothelium: Lines the circulatory system, including blood vessels.
  • Endocardium: Endothelium lining the heart.
  • Mesothelium/Serous tissue: Lines internal cavities, reduces friction.

Serous Membranes

  • Pleura: Lines thoracic cavity around lungs.
  • Pericardium: Covers the heart.
  • Peritoneum: Lines abdominal cavity.

Connective Tissue

  • Allows movement and provides structural support.
  • Abundant intercellular material (matrix) with collagen and elastin fibers.

Types of Loose Connective Tissue

  • Areolar: Most widely distributed, assists in injury repair.
  • Adipose: Stores fat, provides protective packing.
  • Reticular: Forms framework for liver, bone marrow, and lymphoid organs.

Connective Tissue Subgroups

  • Loose Connective Tissue, Dense Connective Tissue, Specialized Connective Tissue.

Dense Connective Tissue

  • Characterized by tightly packed protein fibers.
  • Regular fibers: Tendons and ligaments.
  • Irregular fibers: Fascia, joint capsules, muscle sheaths.

Specialized Connective Tissue

  • Includes cartilage, bone, dentin, blood, and lymphoid tissue.

Connective Tissue Functions

  • Supports, nourishes, transports, connects, aids movement, protects, insulates, stores, and separates tissues.

Muscle Tissue

  • Capable of contraction (shortening and thickening).

Types of Muscle Tissue

  • Smooth: Involuntary, controls digestive tract movement.
  • Striated/Skeletal: Voluntary, moves body by pulling on bones.
  • Cardiac: Found in the heart, causes heart contraction, smaller cells.

Nervous Tissue

  • Controls and coordinates activities, processes sensory information, and facilitates learning through memory.

Neurons

  • Conducting cells that react to stimuli.

Nervous Tissue Composition

  • Comprises the brain, spinal cord, and various body nerves.

Tissue Healing Dynamics

  • Cell division is more rapid in youth and slower in older adults.
  • Injuries heal faster in younger individuals compared to older adults.

Histologists and Forensic Scientists

  • Histologists: Study tissues.
  • Forensic Scientists: Analyze tissue samples.

Types of Cartilage

  • Hyaline: Found in ribs, nose, trachea.
  • Fibrocartilage: Found in intervertebral disks.
  • Elastic: Found in ears, auditory tubes, epiglottis.

Synovial Tissue

  • Specialized connective tissue that lines joints.

Supporting Cells

  • Neuroglia: Provide support for neurons.

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