Types of Tissue Quiz

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List the four kinds of tissue.

Epithelial, Muscle, Nervous, Connective

What is epithelial tissue and its function?

The cells that line the external and internal surfaces of the body. It's nonvascular, receiving no direct blood supply. It provides protection as well as areas of absorption and secretion.

What is the basement membrane?

Made up of two layers; the basal lamina which is superficial to the lamina reticularis.

Where is simple squamous epithelium located?

Air sacs of lungs, lines the inside of heart and blood vessels. Signup and view all the answers

Where is simple columnar epithelium found?

Lines most organs of the digestive tract including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Also lines the uterus. Signup and view all the answers

Where is simple cuboidal epithelium located?

Lines kidney tubules and the small ducts of many glands. Signup and view all the answers

Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium located?

Ciliated lines the trachea and upper respiratory tract; non-ciliated found in the membranous part of male vas deferens. Signup and view all the answers

Where is transitional epithelium located?

Mucosal lining of your ureters, a portion of your urethra, and your urinary bladder. Signup and view all the answers

Where is stratified squamous epithelium - keratinized located?

Outer layer of skin. Signup and view all the answers

Where is stratified squamous epithelium - non keratinized located?

Vagina, mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What is connective tissue and its function?

A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of areolar connective tissue?

Holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues. Signup and view all the answers

Where is reticular connective tissue located?

Kidneys, lymph nodes, red bone marrow, and spleen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of adipose connective tissue?

Acts as an insulating layer, provides mechanical protection, and functions in energy storage. Signup and view all the answers

Where is dense regular collagenous connective tissue found?

Forms all tendons and ligaments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of dense irregular collagenous connective tissue?

Provides strength in multiple planes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of elastic connective tissue?

Allows for stretch and recoil. Signup and view all the answers

Where is hyaline cartilage located?

Ends of long bones where they articulate with other bones, nose, ends of ribs where they meet the sternum. Signup and view all the answers

Where is fibrocartilage located?

Vertebral discs and some bone-ligament junctions. Signup and view all the answers

What is elastic cartilage and its function?

Structural support with flexibility. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of bone tissue?

Attachment for muscles, movement, support, manufacture blood cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of blood tissue?

Transports nutrients and waste throughout the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is a neuron and its function?

A cell that carries information through the nervous system. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Tissue

Four main types of tissue: Epithelial, Muscle, Nervous, Connective.

Epithelial Tissue

Epithelial tissue lines external and internal body surfaces; is nonvascular and lacks direct blood supply.
Functions include protection, absorption, and secretion.

Basement Membrane

Composed of two layers: basal lamina (superficial) and lamina reticularis (deeper).

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Locations: Air sacs of lungs, inner lining of heart, and blood vessels.

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Locations: Lines digestive organs including stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and uterus.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Location: Lines kidney tubules and small ducts of many glands.

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Ciliated variant found in the trachea and upper respiratory tract; non-ciliated in the membranous part of the male vas deferens.
Contains cilia and goblet cells.

Transitional Epithelium

Location: Mucosal lining of ureters, urethra, and urinary bladder; capable of stretching.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Keratinized variant found in the outer layer of skin.
Non-keratinized variant found in vagina and mouth.

Connective Tissue

Functions to provide support and connect different body parts.

Areolar Connective Tissue

Function: Holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to underlying tissues.
Location: Underneath nearly all epithelial tissue; nutrient exchange for most cells occurs here.

Reticular Connective Tissue

Composed of abundant reticular fibers that support organs.
Locations: Kidneys, lymph nodes, red bone marrow, and spleen.

Adipose Connective Tissue

Functions in insulation, mechanical protection, and energy storage.
Location: Surrounds major organs and is found in the subcutaneous layer of skin.

Dense Regular Collagenous Connective Tissue

Provides strength in a single plane.
Location: Forms tendons and ligaments, covering around bones, cartilage, and muscles.

Dense Irregular Collagenous Connective Tissue

Provides strength in multiple planes.
Location: Forms capsules surrounding internal organs such as the pericardium and renal capsule.

Elastic Connective Tissue

Function: Allows for stretch and recoil.
Location: Found in large blood vessels like the aorta and certain ligaments.

Hyaline Cartilage

Provides smooth surfaces for tissue movement.
Locations: Ends of long bones, nose, and ends of ribs attaching to sternum.

Fibrocartilage

Resists deformation under stress.
Locations: Vertebral discs and certain bone-ligament junctions.

Elastic Cartilage

Provides structural support with flexibility.
Locations: External ear and tip of the nose.

Bone Tissue

Functions: Muscle attachment, movement, support, and blood cell production.
Structure includes lacunae (housing osteocytes), central canal, canaliculi, and lamella.

Blood Tissue

Primary function: Nutrient and waste transport throughout the body.
Components: Erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets).

Neuron

Specialized cell of the nervous system responsible for information transmission.
Key components: Cell body with nucleus, dendrites, and axon.

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Test your knowledge on the four main types of tissue: Epithelial, Muscle, Nervous, and Connective. This quiz delves into the characteristics and functions of various epithelial tissues and their locations in the body. Evaluate your understanding of how these tissues contribute to overall body function.