Stratified squamous epithelium
Which tissue is best for protection against abrasion?
Epithelium
: Stratified Epithelia
Stratified epithelia contain two or more layers of cells. The function of this type of epithelium is mostly protective – the higher the number of layers, the more protective it is. It is good at withstanding abrasion.
Does epithelial tissue resist abrasion?
The
stratified squamous epithelium
– keratinizedare found in the epidermis; the palms and soles of the feet especially heavily keratinized. They resist abrasion, retards water loss through the skin and resist penetration of pathogenic organisms.
Which tissue would be found in areas where protection from abrasion is needed?
Squamous Epithelia
Figure 1a illustrates a layer of squamous cells with their membranes joined together to form an
epithelium
. Image Figure 1b illustrates squamous epithelial cells arranged in stratified layers, where protection is needed on the body from outside abrasion and damage.
What type of tissue withstands abrasion?
Which tissue can withstand friction and abrasion?
stratified epithelium
is the protective layer and can withstand friction and abrasion.
What are the 4 main types of connective tissues?
There are four classes of connective tissues:
BLOOD, BONES, CARTILAGE and CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER
. They are further subdivided into subclasses and types: I want you to be able to identify all the different types of Connective tissues as well as learn their locations in the body.
Which tissue is one of the more rare tissues in the body?
epithelia
are rare types of tissue, located in the large ducts of some glands, for example, sweat glands, mammary glands, and salivary glands. Stratified columnar epithelium is also found in small amounts in the male urethra.
What are 5 general characteristics of epithelial tissue?
Despite there being many different types of epithelial tissue all epithelial tissue have just five characteristics, these are
cellularity, polarity, attachment, vascularity, and regeneration
.
Which is not a type of connective tissue?
Explanation:
Skin is composed of epithelial cells
, and is therefore not an example of connective tissue. … The major types of connective tissue include bone, adipose, blood, and cartilage.
Where is epithelial tissue function?
Epithelial tissues are widespread throughout the body. They form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in
glands
. They perform a variety of functions that include protection, secretion, absorption, excretion, filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception.
What is the most common type of tissue?
Connective tissue
is the most abundant tissue type in the body. It consists of cells, that originate from mesenchyme, and an extracellular matrix. The extracellular matrix is made up of a ground substance and protein fibers. There are several important cell types and three main fibers: collagen, reticular and elastic.
What tissue is Distensible?
distensible
lung tissue
. distensibility of smooth muscle in veins.
What epithelial tissue protects?
The type of epithelium tissue that protects underlying tissues is
stratified squamous
.
Which property is most consistent in all connective tissues?
Collagen: Collagen fibers are the strongest and most abundant of all the connective tissue fibers. Collagen fibers are fibrous proteins and are secreted into the extracellular space and they provide
high tensile strength
to the matrix.
What fibers are common in this tissue?
- Collagen fibers – most are type I collagen (most abundant protein in the body)
- Elastic fibers – contain elastin and fibrillin.
- Reticular fibers – contain type III collagen.
Which tissue has the least ability to regenerate after injury?
Tissues that have limited ability to regenerate include bone, cartilage, and smooth muscle (such as the muscles around the intestines). Tissues that rarely or never regenerate include the nerves,
skeletal muscle, heart muscle
, and the lens of the eye. When injured, these tissues are replaced with scar tissue.
