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Simple squamous epithelium

Location here (What is this organ?)


Name the cavities in this view that are lined by this
epithelium
General function of this epithelium
Name two other locations where this epithelium could be
found
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Location here (What is this organ?)
Name one other location this type could be found
List two specific functions of this epithelium
3 types of active transport that could be included in this
epithelium's function
Simple columnar epithelium, non-ciliated
Name three possible locations this epithelium could be found
Two functions of this epithelium:
What is the opaque, lighter appearing cell in this epithelium?
How is the apical surface of this epithelium modified (name
and function)
What type of protein is incorporated in the above structure?
Pseudostratified epithelium
Name two possible locations this epithelium could be found
Structures at apical surface of this epithelium
Type of protein incorporated in the above structures.
Two functions of this epithelium
How can this be distinguished from other simple epithelium

Lung
Alveolus
Rapid diffusion of gases + transport of substances through
membrane
Inner lining of heart & blood vessels, serous membranes of
stomach, intestines
Kidney
Liver, thyroid, bronchioles
Secretion, absorption (and reabsorption)
Uniport, antiport, symport
Stomach, small intestine, large intestine, gallbladder, uterus
Absorption of nutrients, secretion of enzymes & mucus
Goblet cells
Microvilli (brush border) - helps increase surface area
Microfilaments (actin)
Trachea, nasal cavity, epididymis, male urethra
Cilia
Tubulin
Secretes mucus, propels mucus
Nuclei appear at different levels and not in a row

Transitional
Is this epithelium simple or stratified? Stratified
List two possible locations this epithelium could be found bladder, ureters, and part of umbilical cord
Function of this epithelium Permits distension
(stretches to allow shape change as in filling of bladder)
Type of junctions between cells and function of these Tight junction, to be waterproof.
junctions Cells can change shape (layers of round cells > very thin
How can this be distinguished from other multilayered layers)
epithelia?

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Stratified squamous epithelium, non-keratinized


Name two possible locations for the epithelium shown here.
Type of membrane at base of all epithelium
Function of this epithelium
Is this epithelium water tight? How do you know?
Stratified squamous epithelium, keratinized
Bottom layer of cells in the epithelium
What cellular junction accounts for the spiny looking cells in the
second layer?
Protein that makes this epithelium water tight?
Clear area between living and dead cells
Top layer of dead cells
Last layer of living cells
Pigment cells in bottom layer
Name of the individual cells in this epithelium
Simple columnar epithelium, ciliated
Name a location where this could be found
Specific function of this epithelium
General term for a cavity or opening against the apical
surface
Mesenchyme
Type of protein fibers in this tissue
Function of this connective tissue.
Name the three embryonic germ layers

Mouth, tongue, oral mucosa, anal cavity, vagina


Basement membrane
Resists abrasion and resists penetration from pathogenic
organisms
No, no layer of keratinized cells
Stratum basale
Desmosomes
Keratin
Stratum lucidum
Stratum corneum
Stratum granulosum
Melanocytes
Keratinocytes
Fallopian tube
Sweeping movement of oocyte
Lumen
Reticular fibers & collagen
Gives rise to all other connective tissue
Mesoderm, endoderm, ectoderm

Areolar or loose connective tissue


Main cell type
Two types of protein found in this tissue
Function of this tissue
Two locations this tissue could be found

Fibroblast
Elastic and collagen
Loose Binding. Holds nerves and blood vessels in place
Subcutaneous layers and fascia between muscles

Adipose
Type of cell Adipocyte
Name two locations this tissue could be found Subcutaneous fat, breasts, heart surface
Two functions of this tissue Energy storage, thermal insulation, protection for some
organs

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Reticular connective tissue


Type of protein fibers
Function of this type of connective tissue
Cells that produce fibers
Name two locations this connective tissue could be found

Reticular fibers
Supportive stroma (framework) for lymphatic organs
Reticular cells
Lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow

Dense regular connective tissue


Cell type
Type of protein in this connective tissue
Function of this tissue
Name two locations

Fibroblasts
Collagen
Provides strong attachment points and gives high tensile
strength
Ligaments and tendons

Dense irregular connective tissue


Major protein
Cell type
Location
General function of this connective tissue.

Collagen
Fibroblasts
Deeper portion of dermis
Multi-directional strength

Hyaline cartilage
Cell type Chondrocyte
Term for material making up matrix Ground substance
Function Non rigid support. Eases joint movements, holds airway open
for respiration, moves vocal chords for speech
Two locations this tissue could be found Nose, ends of bones and movable joints, fetal skeleton
Fibrocartilage
How is this distinguished from dense connective tissue?
Cell type
Significant protein in matrix
Function
Cavities the cells are located in
Two locations this tissue could be found
Elastic cartilage
Unique protein to this connective tissue
Two locations this tissue could be found
Function

Have round lacunae in the fibers


Chondrocyte
Collagen
Withstands high pressure
Lacunae
Intervertebral discs, knees
Elastin
External ear, epiglottis
Flexible support

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Bone (osseus tissue)


Cell type
Cavities cells are located in
Dark area in center
Two structures found in the dark center area
Tiny, crack-like lines radiating outward from center
Function of the above structures
General function of this tissue

Osteocytes
Lacunae
Haversian canal
Blood vessels and nerves
Canaliculi
Diffusion of nutrients and waste
Rigid support, production of red blood cells, mineral storage

Blood
Main cell type
Function of these cells
Cells that pick up darker stain and are fewer in number
General function of these darker staining cells

Erythrocyte
Transportation (of nutrients, wastes, gases, chemical signals,
heat)
Leukocytes
Defense and immunity against infection and other pathogens

Skeletal Muscle
Location this tissue could be found Around bone
Voluntary or involuntary Voluntary
Multinucleate or uninucleate? Multinucleate
Cardiac Muscle
Location of tissue
Name the structure separating individual cells
Name the two types of junctions in the above structure
Voluntary or involuntary?
Multinucleate or uninucleate?

Heart
Intercalated disks
Gap junction and desmosomes
Involuntary
Uninucleate

Smooth Muscle
Name the type of junction between cells Gap junction
Voluntary or involuntary? Involuntary
Multinucleate or uninucleate? Uninucleate
Nerve Tissue
Specific cell type
Function of this cell type
Extensions of cell that conduct impulses into soma
Extensions of cell that conduct impulses away from soma

Multi-polar neuron
Conducts impulses, internal communication
Dendrite
Axon

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