Epithelium Tissue
The prefix "epi" means?
Upon/Above
Where is the location of Loose (Areolar) Cells?
Between other tissues, organs, muscles, glands, skin.
What are the four tissues?
- Epithelium
- Connective
- Muscular
-Nervous
How are epithelial Tissues classified?
They are classified according to number of cell layers and cell shape.
What is an example of a tissue that functions to "Cushion and Insulate" cells?
Adipose tissue
What is Histology?
It is the branch of anatomy that studies the structure of animal tissue on a microscopic level.
What are the three types of Junctions?
Tight Junction
Adhesion Junction
Gap Junction
What are at least three functions of the Connective tissue?
1) Support and Movement 2) Connect tissues 3) Enclose and Seperate
Name Levels of Organization.
Cell-->Tissue-->Organ-->Organ Systen-->Organism
Name at least 3 functions of Epithelial Tissues.
What are the three components of the connective tissue?
1) Specialized Cells 2) Ground Substance 3) Protein Fibers
The word "Pseudo" means:
False
Location of Pseudostratified Epithelium?
Name the three types of Matrix with a brief explanation.
1) White Fibers- Contains collagen, strongest.
2) Yellow Fibers- Contains Elasticity, more elastic but not as strong
3) Reticular Fibers- Thin, highly branched collagenous fibers. Provide a delicate support network.
What is an example of Secretion?
a) Sweat glands
b) Bones
c) Kidneys
a) Sweat glands