what are the four basic tissue types?
what are the four main functions of epithelial tissue?
what are the four main functions of connective tissue?
what are the three main functions of muscle tissue?
what are the two main functions of nervous tissue?
what does it mean for a tissue to be continuous?
similar cells (look, size, shape) are all lined up with tight jxns between them
epithelia
what does it mean for cells to be polarized?
basement membranes are formed from:
ECM from epithelium (basil lamina) + ECM from connective tissue (reticular lamina)
how are epithelia classified?
epithelia are named based on:
1) number of layers of cells
2) shape of cells in outermost (apical) layer
type of epithelia comprised of a single layer of flat cells
simple squamous epithelium
where is simple squamous epithelium found?
what are the functions of simple squamous epithelium?
type of epithelia comprised of a single layer of cells where height equals width
simple cuboidal epithelium
where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?
what is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium?
where secretion and absorption occurs
type of epithelia comprised of a single layer of cells that are taller than they are wide
simple columnar epithelium
where is simple columnar epithelium found?
lines the digestive tract
what is the function of simple columnar epithelium?
provides absorption and protection, can secrete mucus and enzymes
type of epithelia comprised of a single layer of epithelia of different sizes (all cells touch the basal lamina but not all may reach luminal/apical surface)
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium found?
the respiratory tract
what is the function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
protection, secrection of mucus, and motility
type of epithelia comprised of multiple layers of cells with the outermost layer being thin and flattened
stratified squamous epithelium
where is stratified squamous epithelium found?
where mechanical stresses are severe
- outer layers of skin (keratinized)
- lines oral cavity, esophagus, anus, and vagina