HSC 214- Tissues

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Tissue
Groups of cells with a specific function
Histology
The study of tissues
Epithelial Tissue (functions)
Covers exposed surfaces, lines internal passageways/chambers, and produces glandular secretions
Epithelial Tissue (three locations)
Skin, body membranes, and glands
ex: heart, and stomach
Connective Tissue (functions)
Fills internal spaces, provides structural support, and stores energy
Connective Tissue (three locations)
Tendons, ligaments, and blood
Muscle Tissue (functions)
Contracts to produce active movement
Neural Tissue (functions)
Conducts electrical impulses and carries information
Two Subgroups of Epithelial Tissue
The subgroups are epithelia and glandular
Cellularity (general characteristics of epithelial tissue)
Characteristics are:
Cells bounded closely together and little/no intercellular space
Polarity (general characteristics of epithelial tissue)
Characteristics are:
Free surface (apical surface), basement membrane, and uneven distribution
Attachment (general characteristics of epithelial tissue)
Characteristics are: Basement membrane is attached to basal lamina, produced by epithelium and cells of the underlying connective tissue
Avascularity (general characteristics of epithelial tissue)
Characteristics are: No blood vessels, gets blood supply from basement membrane
Regenerative ability (general characteristics of epithelial tissue)
Characteristics are: Regenerate very quickly, suseptable to cancer
Nerve supply (general characterics of epithelial tissue)
Characteristics are: ?