Tissue

Tissue: is a structure formed by collections of

cells that have the similar morphologic
characteristics and functions.
The human body is composed of four types of
tissues:
1. Epithelial Tissue
2. Connective Tissue
3. Muscular Tissue
4. Nervous Tissue
 Epithelial Tissues
• Epithelial tissue covers the whole surface of
the body.
• It is made up of cells closely packed and
ranged in one or more layers.
• Basement membrane anchors epithelium to
underlying connective tissue
classified Epithelial tissue based on shape
and of cell layers:-
shape
squamous = thin, flat cells
cuboidal = cube-shaped cells
columnar = tall, elongated cells
number
simple = single layer
stratified = 2 or more layers
 Functions of Epithelial Tissue
1. Protection

2. Sensation

3. Secretion

4. Absorption
.
5. Excretion

6. Diffusion

7. Cleaning

8. Reduces Friction
 Simple squamous epithelial tissue
• A single layer of thin, flattened cells
• Nucleus look like a fried egg
• It can be found lining capillaries, inside of blood
vessels (endothelium), alveoli of the lungs.
 Simple cuboidal epithelial tissue
• Single layer of cube-shaped cells
• Centrally located nucleus
• Linings of kidney tubules, and linings of ducts of certain
glands.
 Simple columnar epithelial tissue
• Single layer of cells that are longer than they are wide
• Nucleus located near basement membrane.
• Linings of the uterus, stomach, and intestine
Pseudo stratified columnar epithelial tissue
. Appear stratified ,nuclei are at 2 or more levels
. Ciliated
. Linings of trachea
 Glandular epithelial tissue
Glandular epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue which
covers the glands (both exocrine and endocrine) of our
body. Both endocrine and exocrine glands produce their
secretions through the glandular epithelium via special
cells called goblet cells
Their main function is secretion.
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 Stratified squamous epithelial tissue
Many layers of flattened cells.
Non keratinized type forms the moist lining of the esophagus,
mouth,and vagina.
keratinized type forms the epidermis of the skin.
 Stratified cuboidal epithelial tissue
• 2 or 3 layers of cuboidal cells
• Linings of larger ducts of mammary glands, sweat
glands, and pancreas
 Stratified columnar epithelial tissue
. 2 or 3 layers of Columnar cells
. Part of the male urethra, parts of the pharynx .
 Transitional epithelial tissue
• Can stretch
• Inner lining of urinary bladder and linings of the ureters and part of
urethra