Class notes
ANA100 Chapter 4: Tissue
- Institution
- American Career College
Attached are the notes (reviewer) for Quiz 1, Chapter 4, TISSUE for Anatomy and Physiology.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
Chapter 4: TISSUE→ A group of tissue that works together
I. Epithelial Tissue
Four main kinds of Tissue
1. Epithelial Tissue
2. Connective Tissue
3. Muscle Tissue
4. Nervous Tissue
Epithelial Tissue classified by arrangement of cells:
• Simple (Simple squamous epithelium)
- Single layer of scalelike cells
Function: transportation
• Stratified (Stratified squamous epithelium)
- Several layers of closely packed cells, multiple layers of thin irregularly
shaped cells.
Function: Protection (primary)
Epithelial Tissue can be classified as:
- Covers the body and lines the cavities
- Classified based on the number of cells and the number of the layers
- Forms a continues sheet of cells with no blood vessels.
Cell shaped of Epithelial tissue:
• Squamous
• Cuboidal
• Columnar
• Transitional
Examples of Epithelial tissue:
• Simple columnar epithelium
- Columnar cells arranged in a single layer
- Line stomach and intestines
- Contain mucus-producing goblet cells
- Specialized for absorption
Example: Digestive system
• Stratified squamous epithelium
- Found in the areas, such as urinary bladder, that stretch
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller justrandomm. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $5.09. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
71498 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now