ANAT 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Basal Lamina, Epithelium, Muscle Tissue

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Tissues are collections of specialized cells and cell products that perform a specific function. 4 types in body 1) epithelial 2) connective tissue 3) muscle (skeletal, cardiac, smooth) 4) nerve tissue. Organs are formed by two or more tissues that are united in patterns to perform a series of specific functions. Systems are formed by an interacting group of organs that performs one or more specific functions essential for the well being of the organism. Epithelial tissue cells very closely packed together (sheath of cells formed that covers the surface, cavities, and vessels of the body) Epithelium is a tissue composed of closely apposed cells with very little or no intervening intercellular substance. Characteristics: cellularity: adjacent cells are joined by specialized junctions. **polarity: an epithelial cells has an exposed (apical --top) surface that faces the exterior of the body or internal space, and a basal surface where it is attached the underlying tissue.

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