Microscopy and Epithelial Tissues

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to microscopy and types of epithelial and connective tissues.

Microscope

An instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.

Total magnification

The product of the magnification of the objective lens and the ocular lens.

Ocular lens

The lens used to view the specimen, also known as the eyepiece.

Epithelial tissue

A type of tissue that covers exposed surfaces, lines internal passageways, and forms glands.

Squamous epithelium

An epithelial tissue type characterized by a single layer of flattened cells.

Cuboidal epithelium

An epithelial tissue type characterized by a single layer of cube-shaped cells.

Columnar epithelium

An epithelial tissue type characterized by a single layer of tall, column-like cells.

Stratified epithelium

Epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers of cells.

Simple epithelium

Epithelial tissue composed of a single layer of cells.

Connective tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs.

Nervous tissue

Tissue responsible for transmitting electrical impulses and processing information.

Muscle tissue

Tissue composed of cells that contract to produce movement.

Transitional epithelium

An epithelial type that can change shape and is found in the urinary bladder.

Keratinized epithelium

Epithelial tissue in which the surface cells are filled with keratin.

Non-keratinized epithelium

Epithelial tissue that remains moist and does not have a layer of keratin.

Areolar tissue

A type of loose connective tissue that cushions organs and supports, while allowing for independent movement.

Adipose tissue

Loose connective tissue that stores fat and provides insulation.

Reticular tissue

Loose connective tissue that provides a supportive framework for organs.

Dense connective tissue

Tissue that provides strength and resistance to pulling forces.