Histology:
The Study of the Tissues
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
Epithelium is named according to shape, structure, and arrangement of cells.
Arrangement of Epithelial Cells
Functions of Simple Squamous Epithelium
Mesothelial Lining of Peritoneal Cavity
Bowman’s Capsule in the Kidney
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
in Ducts and Glands
Convoluted Tubules of the Kidney
Simple Columnar
Epithelium
in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Ciliated Simple Columnar Epithelium
Ciliated Simple Columnar of Fallopian Tube
Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium (PCCE)
Pseudostratified Ciliated
Columnar Epithelium
in the respiratory tract
Stratified Squamous
in
the Epidermis of the Skin
Non-keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Characteristics of Connective Tissues
Intercellular matrix components:
Cells Found in Connective Tissues
Areolar Tissue
the
Prototype Connective Tissue
Dense Irregular
Connective Tissue
Dense Regular
(Fibrous
Connective Tissue)
Vascularization and Tissue Repair
Degree of Vascularization and Repair
Example of Tissue Repair: The Skin
Epithelial Membranes
(Organ
Membranes)
The GI Tract: A Mucous Membrane Covered by a Serous Membrane