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Histology

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Histology

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  1. 1Simple Columnar Epithelial Cells Name Structure, Function and LocationsS: A single layer of tall, column-shaped cells with nuclei located on the basal side of cells
    F: Absorption and secretion
    L: Lining of stomach, intestines, gallbladder, uterine tubes, and regions of uterus    Simple Columnar Epithelial Cells Name Structure, Function and Locations
  2. 2Stratified Squamous Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationsS: Two or more layers of flat, scale-shaped cells.
    F: Provide protection to underlying tissues from mechanical, pathogenic, and chemical stress.
    L: Non-keratinized: Lining of esophagus, vagina and rectum; keratinized: Epidermis (lining of skin).    Stratified Squamous Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and Locations
  3. 3Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Single layer of cells differing in height and appears to be stratified but isn't. Nuclei appear at different levels. May contain cili on the apical surface.
    F: Secretion, propulsion of mucus by cili
    L: Ciliated: Lining of upper respiratory tract and trachea; non-ciliated: vas deferens (male reproductive tract).    Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  4. 4Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationsS: A delicate, single layer of flat, scale-shaped cells
    F: Permit the rapid diffusion and filtration of molecules where protection is not important.
    L: Kidney glomerulus, alveoli (air sacs in lungs), lining of heart, blood vessels, and serous membranes    Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and Locations
  5. 5Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: A single layer of cube-shaped cells with large, round, centrally-located nuclei.
    F: Secretion and absorption
    L: Kidney tubules, small glands, and ducts of glands.    Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  6. 6Transitional Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Many layers of cells that appear both squamous and cuboidal.
    F: Protection, permits distension (stretch) and recoil.
    L: Lining of ureters, urinary bladder, and portion of urethra.    Transitional Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  7. 7Stratified Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Generally two layers of cube-shaped cells with round, centrally-located nuclei
    F: Secretion and protection.
    L: Sweat glands, salivary gland, and mammary glands.    Stratified Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  8. 8Stratified Columnar Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Several layers of tall, column-shaped cells.
    F: Protection and secretion
    L: Portion of male urethra.    Stratified Columnar Epithelial Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  9. 9Areolar (Loose) connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Fibroblasts, fibrocytes, and defense cells scattered within loosely positioned fibers and ground substance
    F: Supports and binds other tissues, holds in fluid, site of first line of defense against pathogens
    L: Underlies almost all epithelial tissue, (wraps) surrounds blood vessels and small nerves    Areolar (Loose) connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  10. 10Reticular (Loose) Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Reticular cells scattered within a loose network of reticular fibers and ground substance.
    F: Forms a framework for soft internal scaffolding
    L: Lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen.    Reticular (Loose) Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  11. 11Adipose (Loose) Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Closely packed adipocytes
    F: Serves as an energy reservoir by storing lipids; provides insulation and support
    L: Hypodermis, around kidneys and eyeballs, abdomen and breasts.    Adipose (Loose) Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  12. 12Dense Regular Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Fibroblasts surrounded by densely packed parallel bundles of collagen.
    F: Resists tension in a single plane
    L: Tendons and ligaments.    Dense Regular Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  13. 13Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Fibroblasts surrounded by densely packed randomly arranged bundles of collagen.
    F: Resists tension in many planes
    L: Dermis and submucosa of GI tract    Dense Irregular Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  14. 14(Dense) Elastic Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Fibroblasts surrounded by densely packed elastic fibers
    F: Permits rapid recoil after stretching.
    L: Walls of large arteries and bronchiole tubes.    (Dense) Elastic Connective Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  15. 15Blood Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Red and White Blood cells suspended in plasma
    F: Distribute nutrients, waste, respiratory gases, hormones, etc. throughout the body
    L: Blood Vessels    Blood Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  16. 16Hyaline Cartilage Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Chondrocytes and chondroblasts surrounded by a glassy firm matrix of collagen.
    F: Provides a smooth, flexible, and supportive surface
    L: End of long bones, wall of trachea, end of ribs, nose, and larynx.    Hyaline Cartilage Name Structure, Function and Location
  17. 17Bone Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts fixed within a solid matrix of inorganic calcium salts and organic collagens
    F: Resists compression AND torque (twisting).
    L: Bones    Bone Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  18. 18Elastic Cartilage Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Chondrocytes and chondroblasts surrounded by ECM containing many irregularly positioned elastic fibers
    F: Maintain the shape and allows great flexibility
    L: External ear and epiglottis
    (ECM-Extracellular Matrix)    Elastic Cartilage Name Structure, Function and Location
  19. 19Fibrocartilage Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Chondrocytes and chondroblasts surrounded by a wavy pattern of collagen fibers. (Methyl-blue stain)
    F: Resists compression
    Location: All Discs (intervertebral, menisci, pubic symphyses)    Fibrocartilage Name Structure, Function and Location
  20. 20Nervous Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Neurons, the primary cell type form branching connections and conduct electricity; neuroglial cells (supporting cells) are found throughout.
    F: Transmits information to and from the central nervous system in the form of electrical signals
    L: Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves    Nervous Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  21. 21Cardiac Muscle Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Cells are short, branched, uni/bi-nucleated, and joined together by intercalated discs; also appears striated.
    F: Propels blood through the chambers of the heart. (INVOLUNTARY)
    L: Wall of the heart    Cardiac Muscle Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  22. 22Skeletal Muscle Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Cells are long, cylindrical, multi-nucleated. Myofibrils arrange in parallel to give the tissue and striated (banded) appearance
    F: Movement of the skeleton and facia expression; (VOLUNTARY)
    L: Skeletal muscles of the body that attach to bones.    Skeletal Muscle Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location
  23. 23Smooth Muscle Tissue Name Structure, Function and LocationS: Cells are spindle-shaped and contain a single nucleus.
    F: Propel a substance (urine, bile, chyme, fetus) through a tube or passageway. (INVOLUNTARY)
    L: Walls of hollow organs    Smooth Muscle Tissue Name Structure, Function and Location

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Anatomy Flashcards on Histology, created by Crystina Rodriguez on 12/09/2020.
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Crystina Rodriguez · Sep 2020
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