Chapter 5 Tissues Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering the basic definitions of tissues, the study of histology, and the specific characteristics and classifications of epithelial tissue based on the provided notes.

Tissues

Specialized groups of cells that perform functions beyond the abilities of individual cells.

Histology

The study of tissues.

Four types of tissues

The $4$ categories of tissues found in the body: Epithelial, Connective, Nervous, and Muscle.

Epithelial tissue

A type of tissue that lines every body surface, is avascular, and highly innervated.

Avascular

A characteristic of epithelial tissue meaning it is not penetrated by blood vessels.

Innervated

A term describing tissue that contains many nerve endings.

Basement membrane

An adhesive-like structure that binds epithelial tissue to the body.

Diffusion

The process by which epithelial tissues receive nutrients from the tissues they are attached to.

Endocrine and exocrine glands

Specialized glands through which epithelial tissues perform secretions.

Simple

Epithelial tissue consisting of one ($1$) cell layer.

Stratified

Epithelial tissue consisting of multiple cell layers.

Squamous

An epithelial cell shape that is flat.

Cuboidal

An epithelial cell shape that is a cube.

Columnar

An epithelial cell shape that is tall and thin.