Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Glycogen, Hydrophile, Exocrine Gland

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Tissues: organized accumulation of cells and their products that function in a collective manner. Epithelial: line outside of the body and inside of hollow organs/cavities. Connective: provides structural and functional support for other tissues. Nervous: transmits electrical and chemical signals which control body functions: cns, pns. Found in any surface in the body (internally and externally) Locations: lines the outside: skin (epidermis waterproof barrier) Functions: lines the inside: hollow organs, body cavities, lungs, urogenital tract, blood vessels, barrier (e. g. skin, secretion (e. g. glands, absorption (e. g. small intestine, transport, receptor. Epithelium: free surface lined by a single layer of basophilic nuclei: square-looking cells surround each of the nuclei, cells have a free border, basal layer is in contact with connective tissue. Avascular: all epithelium cells have no blood supply, they rely on the connective tissue below them to bring in the blood supply.

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