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TISSUE The Living Fabric
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Pages 118-124 Section 1
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Epithelial Tissue Epithelial tissue (epithelium) Sheet of cells that covers a body surface or lines a body cavity. Two types: Covering and lining epithelium Outer layer of skin, lines open cavities Glandular epithelium Fashions the glands of the body
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Epithelial Tissue Epithelium has many functions: Protections Absorption Filtration Excretion Secretion Sensory reception
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Classification of Epithelia Each epithelium is given two names First - # of layers Simple and stratified Simple epithelia – single cell layer (found where absorbtion and filtration occur Stratified epithelia – two or more layers (high abrasion areas)
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Classification of Epithelia Second name – shape of cells Three common shapes Squamous cells – flattened and scalelike Cuboidal cells – boxlike Columnar cells - tall and column shaped
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Simple Epithelia Simple Squamous Flattened laterally, cytoplasm is sparse Look like a fried egg Allows passage of materials by diffusion and filtration Areas where protection is not important Kidneys, air sacs of lungs, lining of heart Two names that reflect their location Endothelium – ‘inner covering’ Mesothelium – covering organs
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium Consists of a single layer of cells as tall as they are wide, spherical central nuclei Functions: Secretion Absorption Location Ovary surface, ducts and secretory protions of small glands
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Simple Columnar Epithelium Single layer of tall closely packed cells, round/oval nuclei Some contain cilia which help move substances through pathway Function: Absorption, secretion of mucus Location: Lines most of the digestive tract, gallbladder
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Stratified Epithelia Two or more layers of cells More durable Regenerate from below Role is protection
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Stratified Epithelia Stratified Squamous Epithelium Thick membrane composed of several layers Function: Protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion Locations: Moist linings of mouth and esophagus
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Stratified Epithelia Stratified Cuboidal and Columnar Epithelia Cuboildal Quite rare in the body Mostly found in ducts of larger glands Columnar Small amounts are found in pharynx, and lining of some glandular ducts
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Connective Tissue
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Found everywhere in the body Most abundent and widely distributed of the primary tissues Four main classes Connective tissue proper Catilage Bone tissue blood
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Connective Tissue Functions: Binding and support Protection Insulation Transportation of substances within the body
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Common Characteristics Despite their diverse functions, they have many common characteristics Common origin All connective tissue comes from mesenchyme (embryotic tissue) Degrees of vascularity Have many degrees of vascularity (contain vessels) Extracellular Matrix Seperates the living cells of the tissue Because of matrix connective tissue can bear weight
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Structural Elements of Connective Tissue Connective Tissues have 3 main elements: Ground substance Fibers Cells
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Ground Substance Unstructured material that fills the space between the cells and contains the fibers Composed of: Interstitial fluid Cell adhesion proteins Acts like glue, helps attach themselves to matrix elements Proteoglycans Holds large amounts of fluid and functions as a molecular sieve, or medium for nutrients to diffuse between blood capliaries and cells
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Fibers Provide support Three main types of fibers: Collagen Elastic Reticular fibers
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Fibers Collagen fibers By far the strongest and most abundant Constructed mainly of collagen Secreted into the extracellular space Cross-linked fibrils Because of this cross-linked pattern they are very strong Have a glistening white appearance – also called white fibers
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Elastic Fibers Long, thin fibers that form branching networks in the extracellular matrix Contain rubber-like protein elastin Allows them to stretch and recoil Found where elasticity is needed Skin, lungs, and blood vessel walls Sometimes called yellow fibers
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Reticular Fibers Short, fine, collagenous fibers Branch extensively, forming delicate networks that surround small blood vessels and support soft tissue
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Cells Each connective tissue has a fundamental cell type Blast – ‘bud’ or ‘sprout’, means ‘forming’ Primary blast cell types by connective tissue class are: Connective tissue proper (fibroblast) Cartilage (Chondroblast) Bone (osteoblast) Blood (hematopoietic stem cell) Is no located in its tissue (blood) These cells make the matrix of their connective tissue.
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Connective Tissue Proper Has two subclasses: Loose connective tissues Dense connective tissues Except for bone and blood, all mature connective tissues belong to this class
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Loose Connective Tissue Areolar Connective Tissue Gel-like matrix with three fiber types Fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, and some white blood cells Function Wraps and cushions organs Plays important role in inflammation (holds fluids) Location Widely distributed under epithelia of body Surrounds capillaries
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Loose Connective Tissue Adipose (fat) tissue Closely packed fat cells Have nucleus pushed to side by large fat droplet Function: Provides reserve food fuel Insulates against heat loss Supports and protects glands Location: Under skin Around kidneys and eyeballs Within abdomen and breasts
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Loose Connective Tissue Reticular Connective Tissue Network of reticular fibers in a typical loose ground substance; lie on the network Function: Fibers from soft internal skeleton that supports other cell types of cells including white blood cells Location: Lymphoid organs
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Pictures Adipose Tissue Areolar Tissue Reticular Tissue
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