Tissues https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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A group of cells that usually have a common

origin in an embryo and function together to carry
out specialized activities.
Histology – is the study of tissues.
Pathologist - a physician that specializes in
laboratory studies of cells and tissues to help
other doctors make accurate diagnoses
Types of Tissues
1. Epithelial Tissues
Perform functions
like protection,
secretion,
absorption, excretion
, filtration, diffusion,
and sensory
reception.
Type Location Functions
Air sacs of the lungs and Allows materials to pass
the lining of the heart, through diffusion or
blood vessels and filtration and secrete
lymphatic vessels. lubricating substance.
In ducts and secretory Secretes and absorbs
portions of the small
glands and in kidney
tubules.
Ciliated tissues are in the Secretes mucus; ciliated
bronchi, uterine tubes and tissue moves mucus
uterus; Non ciliated or
smooth are in the digestive
tract and bladder.
Type Location Functions
Lines the esophagus, Protects against
mouth and vagina. abrasions.

Sweat glands, salivary Protective tissue

glands and mammary
glands

The male urethra and the Secretes and protects.

ducts of some glands.
 Type Location Functions
Lines the bladder, urethra Allows the urinary organs
and uterus. to expand and stretch.

2. Connective Tissues (“Connects everything”

meaning it provides support and hold body’s
tissue together)
They range from avascular to highly vascular &
composed extracellular matrix that separates
the cells of the tissue.
Types of Connective Tissue Fibers
A. Collagen fibers. Make up 25% of protein in
the body and are tough, resistant to pull,
yet flexible.
B. Elastin fibers. Like in the lungs, blood
vessels, ear cartilages. It can stretch up to
150% and return to normal size.
C. Reticular fibers. Spleen and lymph
nodes, thin, branched fibers that form
framework of the organs, formed from
protein collagen
3. Muscle Tissues (“Moves everything).
4. Nervous Tissues. is found in the brain, spinal
cord, and nerves.
 It stimulates muscle contraction, creates an
awareness of the environment, and plays a
major role in emotions, memory, and reasoning.

Types of Nervous Tissue

1. Neurons, the largest tissue and responsible
for the transmission of impulses.
2. Neuroglial tissue, smaller but more abundant
and supports neurons
They are a group of supportive cells for
the neurons.