Biology 2121 – Review/Objectives –Histology/Tissue (Chapter 4)
Vocabulary: Tissue; epithelium; apical surface; basal surface; microvilli; basal lamina; reticular lamina; basement membrane;
avascular; endothelium; gland; hormones; mucin; mucus; matrix; ground substance; edema; mesenchyme; fibrocytes;
osteocytes; chrondrocytes; lamina propria; fibrosis; mesothelium;
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Know the Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
Know the following special characteristics of Epithelial Tissue and their functions.
 Polarity; tight junctions; basement membrane; avascular; innervated; regeneration
Distinguish between the apical and basal surface of Epithelial Tissue.
Distinguish between simple and stratified forms.
Know the function, characteristics, locations and examples of the following types of Epithelial Tissue.
 Simple Squamous; Simple cuboidal; Simple Columnar; Pseudostratified Ciliated; Stratified Squamous; Stratified
cuboidal; Stratified columnar; Transitional
Know the general characteristics, functions and classification of glandular epithelium.
Distinguish between endocrine and exocrine glands. Know examples.
Know the following concerning exocrine glands.
 Characteristics
 Examples of unicellular and multicellular exocrine glands
 Distinguish between merocrine and halocrine exocrine glands; give examples and know functions
Know the general characteristics and functions of Connective Tissues.
Know the four types of Connective Tissue.
Know the stem cell from which all Connective Tissue is derived.
Know the main cell types of each Connective Tissue.
Know the general structural characteristics of Connective Tissue.
Know the types of cells that may be present or found in various types of Connective Tissues
 Examples: mast cells; macrophages; adipose; plasma cells, etc.
Know the parts of the matrix of Connective Tissue.
Know the makeup and function of ground substance.
Identify and give characteristics of the three types of fibers found in Connective Tissue.
 Provide locations in the human body where these fibers are found.
Know the characteristics, locations and functions of the following types of Connective Tissues.
 Connective Tissue Proper
o Loose Connective Tissue
o Dense Connective Tissue
 Cartilage
o Hyaline
o Elastic
o Fibrocartilage
 Osseous
o Compact and spongy
 Blood
Distinguish between, give examples and locations of the following Specialized Membranes
 Cutaneous
 Mucous
 Serous
Distinguish between tissue types that repair easily and those that do not or not at all.
Know the steps to tissue repair. Know the characteristics and details of the following: