Simple Squamous Epithelial

SIMPLE SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM

DESCRITION: Single layer of flattened cells with disc
shape central nuclei
FUNCTION: Filtration and Diffusion
LOCATION: Nasal Cavity, Skin, and Lungs
Simple Cuboidal epithelium (x/s Human kidney)
SIMPLE CUBOIDAL EPITHELIUM

DESCRIPTION: Single layer of cube like cells with large
spherical central nuclei
FUNCTION: Secretion
LOCATION: Thyroid gland, Kidney, and Ovaries
Simple Columnar ciliated epithelium (x/s Large intestine)
SIMPLE COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM

DESCRIPTION: Single layer of tall cells with oval nuclei;
some cells bear cilia; some cells bear goblet cells
FUNCTION: Absorption
LOCATION: Gastrointestinal tract and Stomach
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
PSEUDOSTRATIFIED COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM

DESCRIPTION: Single layer cell of different height;
nuclei seen at different levels; may contain goblet cells
and bear cilia
FUNCTION: Secretion, particularly mucus
LOCATION: Trachea
Stratified Keratinized Squamous Epithelium (Skin)
STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM

DESCRIPTION: Composed of several cells layer; basal
cells are cuboidal and columnar; surface cells are
flattened (squamous)
FUNCTION: Protection
LOCATION: Esophagus
Statified non-keratinized squamous epithelium (Esophagus)

STRATIFED CUBOIDAL EPITHELIUM

DESCRIPTION: Generally two layers of cube like cells
FUNCTION: Protection
LOCATION: Sweat glands and Salivary glands
STRATIFIED COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM

DESCRIPTION: Several cell layers; basal cells usually
cuboidal; superficial cells elongated and columnar
FUNCTION: Protection and Secretion
LOCATION: Male Urethra
Transitional Epithelium TRANSITIONAL EPITHELIUM

DESCRIPTION: Resembles both stratified squamous
and stratified cuboidal; basal cells cuboidal and
columnar; surface cells dome shape or squamous like
FUNCTION: Stretches readily and permits distension of
urinary organ
LOCATION: Urinary bladder and Urethra
Areolar Connective Tissue
AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE (LOOSE)


DESCRIPTION: Gel like matrix with all three fiber
types: fibroblast, mast cell and macro phalanges
FUNCTION: Wraps and cushions
LOCATION:
Adipose Tissue (adipocyte circle with dot)
ADIPOSE CONNECTIVE TISSUE (LOOSE)


DESCRIPTION: Closely packed adipocytes, or fat cells;
have nucleus pushed to the side by large fat droplet
FUNCTION: Provides reserve food fuel
LOCATION: Under the skin and Breast
Reticular Tissue
RETICULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE (LOOSE)

DESCRIPTION: Network of reticular fibers in a typical
loose ground substance
FUNCTION: Supports other cells
LOCATION: Spleen and bone marrow
Tendon dense-regular
DENSE REGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE (DENSE)

DESCRIPTION: Primarily parallel collagen fibers; major
cell type is the fibroblast
FUNCTION: Attaches muscles to the bone
LOCATION: Tendons
DENSE IRREGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE (DENSE)

DESCRIPTION: Primarily irregularly arranged collagen
fibers; major cell type is the fibroblast
FUNCTION: Provides structural strength
LOCATION: Fibrous capsules
ELASTIC CONNECTIVE TISSUE (DENSE)

DESCRIPTION:
FUNCTION:
LOCATION:
Hyaline Cartilage
HYALINE CARTILAGE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

DESCRIPTION: Amorphous but firm matrix collagen
fibers form an imperceptible network
FUNCTION: Support and reinforce
LOCATION: Cartilages of the Nose, Trachea and Larynx
Fibrocartilage
FIBROCARTILAGE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

DESCRIPTION: Matrix similar to but less firm than in
hyaline cartilage; thick collagen fibers predominate
FUNCTION: Absorb comprehensive shock
LOCATION: Knee joint and intervetebral discs
Elastic Cartilage
ELASTIC CARTILAGE CONNECTIVE TISSUE

DESCRIPTION: Similar to hyaline cartilage but more
elastic fibers in matrix
FUNCTION: Maintains shape and flexibility
LOCATION: Ear - Pinna
BONE TISSUE

DESCRIPTION: Hard, calcified matrix containing many
collagen fibers; osteocytes lie in the lacuna
FUNCTION: Support and Protection
LOCATION: Bone













Cross section of spinal cord; focused: monopolar neuron


Cross section of spinal cord; focused:multipolar neuron and
bipolar neuron


Cross section of the spinal cord






BLOOD TISSUE

DESCRIPTION: Red and white blood cells in a fluid
matrix (plasma)
FUNCTION: Transport
LOCATION: Blood Vessel
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
SKELETAL MUSCLE TISSUE

DESCRIPTION: Long cylindrical, multinucleated cell;
obvious striations
FUNCTION: Voluntary movement
LOCATION: Skeletal muscle attached to the skin
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
CARDIAC MUSCLE TISSUE

DESCRIPTION: Branching, striated and uninucleated
cells that integrated at specialized junction
FUNCTION: Propels blood
LOCATION: Walls of the heart
Smooth Muscle Tissue
SMOOTH MUSCLE TISSUE


DESCRIPTION: Spindle shape cells with central nuclei;
no striations; cells are arranged closely to form a sheet
FUNCTION: Voluntary movement
LOCATION: Hollow walls of organs

Striated Muscle Tissue
STRIATED MUSCLE TISSUE


Cross section of the Nerve NERVOUS TISSUE

DESCRIPTION: Neurons are branching cells; Cell body
with quite long neuron processes
FUNCTION: Transmit electrical signals
LOCATION: Brain, Spinal Cord, and nerves


NODES OF RANVIER