Epithelial Tissue
Epithelial tissue is avascular, meaning it does not contain any blood vessels.
avascular means it does not contain any blood vessels.
Is storing energy a function of connective tissue?
YES. Fat (adipose) tissue holds extra energy and keeps the body warm.
How many types of muscle tissue are there?
3
Nervous tissue is made up of nerve cells that are also called what?
nerve cells are also called neurons
Histology is the study of what?
tissues
The bottom of epithelial tissue rests on a thin, non-cellular support layer called what?
basement membrane
What is the function of adipose tissue?
Adipose tissue (Fat): Stores energy, insulates, and cushions the body.
Name the three types of muscle tissue.
Cardiac, Skeletal, and Smooth
Name the three major parts of a neuron.
dendrite(s), cell body, and axon
How are tissues usually studied?
Under the microscope
Epithelial cells, have a top side (apical) and a bottom side (_?_) that do different jobs.
basal
Elastic connective tissue stretches and snaps back, so where is it primarily found?
found in large artery walls
What is the main function of muscle tissue?
The function of muscle tissue is movement.
Name at least one of the two functions of nervous tissue.
The function of nerve tissue is to (1) provide internal communication and (2) coordination of body activities.
What is another name for adipose tissue?
fat
Name at least two places where epithelial tissue is found.
outer layer of the skin (epidermis),
lines the stomach and intestines,
lines tubes like the windpipe and noses,
lines the kidney tubes and bladder,
lines the inside of blood vessels and the inside of the heart,
forms parts of glands like sweat glands, the liver, and the pancreas
Name the three types of specialized connective tissue.
The three types of specialized connective tissue are cartilage, bone, and blood (sometimes also grouped as supportive and fluid connective tissues).
Where do we find smooth muscle tissue?
Smooth: Involuntary, non-striated, spindle-shaped cells found in the walls of organs.
Nerve tissue is made up of nerve cells called neurons and _?_ cells.
Nerve tissue is made up of nerve cells called neurons and neuroglial (glial) cells.
Where is connective tissue found in the human body?
Connective tissue is widely distributed throughout the body; it underlies other tissues.
Through diffusion: Nutrients and oxygen move into the epithelial cells by passing through from nearby tissues.
It relies on the rich blood supply found in the _?_ sitting right below it.
connective tissue
What is the function of GROUND TISSUE found in connective tissue?
Function: Fills empty spaces between cells, absorbs impact, keeps the tissue hydrated, and allows nutrients to diffuse.
Of the 3 muscle tissue types, which type is made up of voluntary, striated, multinucleated, long cylindrical fibers?
Skeletal: Voluntary, striated, multinucleated, long cylindrical fibers.
Name at least 2 of the 3 functions of Neuroglial (Glial) cells.
Neuroglial (Glial) cells: Support, insulate, and protect neurons.
Muscle tissue is made up of elongated cells (muscle fibers) packed with _?_ proteins that _?_ forcefully when stimulated.
Muscle tissue has elongated cells (muscle fibers) packed with contractile proteins that shorten forcefully when stimulated.