Histology Chapter 1 Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering epithelial and connective tissues, including their components and anatomical locations as described in the Chapter 1 Histology lecture figures.

Stratified cuboidal epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue identified in the sweat gland of the dermis, often viewed at $1000\times$ magnification.

Stratified columnar epithelium

Epithelial tissue found in the duct of the parotid gland consisting of columnar epithelial cells and cuboidal basal cells ($1000\times$).

Transitional epithelium

A specialized epithelial tissue found in the urinary bladder characterized by umbrella cells and a basement membrane.

Umbrella cell

A specific cell type found on the surface of transitional epithelium in the urinary bladder.

Areolar Connective Tissue

Connective tissue found in the mesentery containing fibroblast nuclei, collagen fibers, and elastic fibers ($400\times$).

Adipose Tissue

Connective tissue located in the hypodermis primarily composed of adipocytes (fat cells) and nuclei.

Adipocytes

The technical name for fat cells found within adipose tissue in the hypodermis.

Reticular Connective Tissue

Connective tissue containing reticular fibers, found in the lymph node ($1000\times$).

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Connective tissue found in tendons consisting of parallel collagen fibers and fibroblast nuclei ($400\times$).

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Connective tissue found in the dermis of thick skin composed of fibroblast nuclei and collagen fibers ($400\times$).