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Which Organisms evolved first?Unicellular Organisms
Give some examples of Unicellular Organisms.Amoeba & Paramoecium
What occurred in multicellular organisms as they evolved?Division of Labor
Define TissueA group of similar cells with intercellular substance performing a specific function is called Tissue.
Who was the first person to give the term "Tissue" in Botany?N. Grew
Who was the first person to give the term "Tissue" for other organisms?Bichat
What does intercellular mean?Between cells
What does Intracellular mean?Within the cell
What is the study of tissues called?Histology
Who gave the term for the study of tissues?Mayer
Give some examples of Coelenterate.Hydra & Jelly Fish & Sea Anemone
In which group of Organisms did Tissues evolve first in?Coelenterates.
On what basis can tissues be classified into its types?Structure, Function & Location
What are the types of tissues?1. Epithelial Tissue 2. Connective Tissue 3. Neural/Nervous Tissue 4. Muscular Tissue
What is Epithelial Tissue commonly known as?Epithelium
Who gave the term Epithelial Tissue?Ruysch
What does Epithelial tissue face/form?1. It forms outer covering or internal lining of the body organ. 2. Facing external Environment or body fluid.
What do cells of Epithelial Tissue lie upon?Basement Membrane
Name the defining characteristics of Basement Membrane.Non-living & Non-cellular
Describe the position of Basement Membrane with respect to other tissues.Epithelium tissue - Basement Membrane - Connective Tissue
Name the two parts of Basement Membrane.1. Basal Lamina 2. Reticular Lamina
What is the basal lamina made up of?Mucopolysaccharides & Glycoproteins
Epithelial Tissue repairs which part of the Basement Membrane if injured.Upper Basal Lamina
What is the structure of the Upper Basal Lamina?Thin Layer
What is the Reticular Lamina made up of?Protein Fibers (Collagen or reticular)
Connective Tissue repairs which part of the Basement Membrane if injured.Lower Reticular Lamina.
What is the structure of the Lower Reticular Lamina?Thick Layer
What are the functions of the Basement Membrane?Provides support, elasticity, flexibility
Comment on the blood supply of Epithelial Tissue.Avascular
Comment on the repair function of Epithelial TissueHigh regeneration Capacity.
Name the places of specializations of Epithelial Tissue.Cell membrane & Apical surface.
Name the 3 types of specializations on Epithelial Tissue1. Microvilli 2. Cilia/Kinocilia 3. Stereocilia
Function of MicrovilliIncreases surface area for absorption.
Structure of MicrovilliMicroscopic finger like projections
Location of MicrovilliIntestine
Function of KinociliaMotility
Structure of KinociliaHair/bristle like
Location of KinociliaFallopian Tube & Respiratory Tract
Function of StereociliaServe as a sensory function
Structure of stereociliaHair/bristle like projections
Location of StereociliaVas deferens, Nose, Cochlea (ear), Epididymis
Amount of intercellular fluid in Epithelial TissueTightly packed cells
Name the characteristic of Epithelial TissueCell Junction
Function of Cell JunctionsStructural & Functional link between cells in a tissue.
Name the types of cell Junctions1. Tight Junction 2. Gap Junction 3. Adhering Junctions 4. Hemidesmosomes
What is the other name of Tight Junctions?Zonula Occludens
Which protein holds on to the tight Junction?Occludin or Claudin Protein
Function of Tight JunctionsPrevent leakage of substances in between two cells.
Location of Tight JunctionStomach
What is the other name of Gap Junction?Communicating Junction
Which protein holds on to the Gap Junction?Connexin Protein
Function of Gap JunctionAllows communication between two cells of a tissue by allowing passage of substances.
Gap Junction allows the passage of what substances?Ions, Large Molecules, Small Substances
What are the 2 types of Adhering Junctions?1. Macula Adherens 2. Zonula Adherens
What is Macula Adherens also known as?Desmosomes
Function of Macula AdherensPerform cementing of neighboring cells
What is Keratin?A hard, insoluble substance, non-contractible.
What is the intercellular protein made up of in Macula Adherens?Cadherein Protein
What is Plaque?A thick protein layer.
What is the other name of Tonofibrils?Keratin Protein Filaments
Give an example of where Keratin is located.Hair
Which fibers are present in Macula Adherens?Protein Fibres
What fibers are present in Zonula Adherens?Actin Fibers
What are Actin Fibers made up of?Actin Protein
Comment on the presence of protein plaque in Zonula Adherens.Thin Protein layer
What is the intercellular protein made up of in Zonula Adherens?Cadherein Proteins
Function of Zonula AdherensPerform cementing of neighboring cells
Functions of ActinResponsible for contraction
Location of ActinMuscle cells
What does hemidesmosomes mean?Half of desmosomes
Function of hemidesmosomes.Connects the cells of epithelial tissue to basement membrane
Which protein fibers are present on the plaque?Keratin Protein Fibers
Which protein connects the epithelial tissue to the basement membrane?Integrin Proteins
What are the 2 types of Epithelial tissue?1. Simple Epithelium 2. Compound Epithelium
What are the types of simple epithelial tissue?1. Squamous Simple Epithelial tissue 2. Cuboidal Simple Epithelial Tissue 3. Columnar Simple Epithelial Tissue 4. Ciliated Simple Epithelial Tissue 5. Pseudostratified Simple Epithelial Tissue 6. Glandular Simple Epithelial Tissue
What are the types of Compound Epithelial Tissue?1. Stratified compound epithelium 2. Transitional compound Epithelium
What does Simple Epithelium mean?Single layer of cells resting on a basement membrane
What is the other name for Squamous Epithelium?1. Tessellated Epithelium 2. Pavement Epithelium
What does Squamous Epithelium mean?Flat Epithelium
What does tessellated epithelium mean?Polygonal celled Epithelium
What does pavement membrane mean?Tile shaped cells in Epithelium
Describe the structure of nucleus in Simple Squamous Epithelium?Flat, Central Nucleus.
Comment on the thickness of the cells of Simple Squamous EpitheliumCells are very thin in diameter
List the locations of Simple Squamous Epithelium1. Alveoli of lungs 2. Forms lining of blood & lymph vessels 3. Bowman's Capsule & Henle's loop 4.Coelom present in body lining
Function of Simple Squamous Epithelium1. Exchange of gases in lungs 2. Filtration in nephron
What is Coelom?It is the body cavity in between body wall & Visceral organs.
Describe the structure of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium.Cube like cells with round, central nucleus.
Which tissue is responsible for secretion of hormones in thyroid glands?Simple cuboidal epithelium
Which tissue is forms the germinal epithelium and hence gives rise to gamete formation?Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Which tissue is present in small ducts of certain glands and are responsible for excretion of certain secretions?Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
If microvilli is present on Simple Cuboidal epithelium, what is it called?Brush Bordered Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Where is Brush Bordered Simple Cuboidal Epithelium present?Convoluted Tubule (PCT) in nephron
What is the function of Brush Bordered Simple Cuboidal Epithelium?It's function is to increase Surface Area for absorption in the nephron
Describe the structure of Simple Columnar Epithelium.Tall column like cells with basal, oval nucleus
What is the function of Simple Columnar Epithelium?Absorption & Mucous secretion
What is Mucosa/Mucosal Membrane?Mucous producing cells, columnar epithelium + Underlying connective tissue.
If there is presence of microvilli on Simple Columnar Epithelium it is called?Brush Bordered Simple Columnar Epithelium
Where is Brush Bordered Simple Columnar Epithelium found?Intestine & Stomach
What is the characteristic of Simple Ciliated Epithelium ?Presence of Cilia
What are the 2 types of Ciliated Epithelium?1. Simple Ciliated Cuboidal Epithelium 2. Simple Ciliated Columnar Epithelium
What is the function of cilia?Movement of substances in a particular direction
Which tissue is present in the small bronchioles in respiratory tract?Simple Ciliated Cuboidal Epithelium
What is the role of Simple Ciliated Cuboidal Epithelium in the small bronchioles in the respiratory tract?To move mucus & trapped dust particles
Which tissue is present in the Large Bronchioles?Simple ciliated Columnar Epithelium
Which tissue is present in the Fallopian tube to cause movement of the ova?Simple Ciliated Columnar Epithelium
Which tissue is present in the Ependymal cells?Simple Ciliated Columnar Epithelium
Which are the only cells in your body which can have microvilli as well as cilia?Ependymal Cells
What is the role of Simple Ciliated Columnar Epithelium in Ependymal cells?It maintains the flow of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in the brain & Spinal cord.
Describe the structure of Simple Pseudostratified EpitheliumColumnar cells but unequal in size with nuclei at different levels in different cells.
What does Pseudostratified mean?Falsely multilayered
Describe the structure of nucleus present in TALL Simple Pseudostratified EpitheliumOval, Central nucleus
Describe the structure of nucleus present in SMALL Simple Pseudostratified EpitheliumRound, basal Nucleus
Does Pseudostratified Epithelium show the presence of Goblet Cells?Presence of Columnar Goblet cells
What are the 2 types of Simple Pseudostratified Epithelium?1. Simple Pseudostratified non-ciliated Epithelium 2. Simple Pseudostratified ciliated Epithelium
List the locations of the Pseudostratified non-ciliated EpitheliumMale Urethra, large ducts of parotid Salivary Glands
List the locations of the Pseudostratified ciliated EpitheliumTrachea, Large Bronchioles
Why was the name Pseudostratified given?It is so because the nuclei are present at different levels, giving a false appearance of being multilayered
What do the Pseudostratified Epithelial cells rest on?Basement membrane
Which tissue is a specialization/modification of Epithelial Tissue?Simple Glandular Epithelium
What is the purpose of Simple Glandular Epithelium?It is specialized for secretions
Which Gland secretes digestive enzymes in small Intestine?Crypts of Lieberkuhn
What are the 4 criteria's on which the Types of glands has been categorized?1. Cell Number 2. Mode of pouring of secretions 3. Duct & Secretory portion 4. Mode of secretion
How is Glandular Epithelium divided on the basis of Cell Number?1. Unicellular Glandular Epithelium 2. Multicellular Glandular Epithelium
Give an example of Unicellular Glandular EpitheliumGoblet Cells
Give an example of Multicellular Glandular EpitheliumSalivary glands
Comment on the pouring of hormones in Unicellular & Multicellular Glandular EpitheliumsHormones are poured directly into the fluid bathing the gland
How is Glandular Epithelium divided on the basis of mode of pouring of secretions?1. Exocrine Glands 2. Endocrine Glands
Which gland releases its secretion directly into the blood stream?Exocrine Glands
How do Exocrine glands secrete their hormones?They have ducts which transport the secretions directly into the lumen of the organ or directly over the substance.
Classify Salivary glands (Parotid, sub maxillary/ sub mandibular, sub lingual)Exocrine Glands
Classify Lacrimal Glands (Tear glands)Exocrine GLands
Classify Mammary glands (Milk Glands)Exocrine Glands
Classify Sudoferous glands (Sweat glands)Exocrine Glands
Classify the glands of Stomach & IntestineExocrine Glands
Classify the Goblet CellsExocrine Glands
Classify the Ceruminous glands (Ear wax glands)Exocrine Glands
Classify Sebaceous glands (Oil Glands)Exocrine Glands
What are Endocrine Glands?Ductless glands
Classify Pituitary GlandsEndocrine Glands
Classify Thyroid GlandsEndocrine Glands
Classify Parathyroid GlandsEndocrine Glands
Classify ThymusEndocrine Glands
Classify Adrenal GlandsEndocrine glands
What are Heterocrine glands?Glands which have both Exocrine & Endocrine glands
Classify PancreasHeterocrine Glands
Classify GonadsHeterocrine Glands
How are glands divided on the basis of duct & Secretory portion?DUCT : Simple (unbranched), Compound (branched) SECRETORY PORTION: Tubular, Alveolar/Acinar/Saccular
Simple Tubular Gland is present inCrypts of Liberkuhn in Small Intestine
Simple coiled Tubular is present inSweat glands
Simple branched Tubular is present inGastric glands (stomach)
Compound Tubular is present inMammary glands of Prototherians- Platypus, Echidna
Simple Alveolar glands are present inCutaneous/ skin glands of frog, poison glands of toad
Simple Branched Alveolar glands are present inOil Glands
Compound Alveolar is present inSub maxillary, sub lingual
Compound Tubulo-alveolar is present inMammary glands of humans, pancreas, Cowper's glands, Bartholin Glands, parotid glands
On the basis of mode of secretions, how have the glands been divided?1. Merocrine glands 2. Apocrine glands 3. Holocrine glands
In which gland do the secretions diffuse out of the cell & having no loss of the cell or any part of the cell?Merocrine glands
Merocrine glands are present in-Sweat glands, tear glands, intestinal glands, gastric glands, pancreas
In which gland do the secretions diffuse out of the cell & losing the apical part of the cell as well?Apocrine glands
Apocrine glands are present in-Mammary glands, axillary sweat glands
In which gland do the secretions diffuse out of the cell & the complete cell is lost?Holocrine glands
Holocrine glands are present in-Oil Glands
Which tissue regenerates the lost cell in holocrine glands?Epithelial tissue