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Histology + Cell Biology (AB_1138): Summary (VU Amsterdam)
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Lecture 1 – Epithelia and gland tissue− 4 basic types of tissue:
1. epithelial tissue
2. connective tissue
3. muscle tissue
4. nervous tissue
− these basic tissue types are functionally organized in organs
Embryonic origin
− cell types that are part of the same basic tissue type can look much different
− these cells share the same embryonic origin
, Epithelial tissue
− an epithelium – a tissue existing of cells that are tightly connected to each other
− it is derived from one of the three primary germ layers (ecto-, endo- or meso-derm)
− 2 types of epithelia:
1. covering epithelia (e.g., skin)
2. glands (invagination of epithelial layers)
− an epithelium is classified based on its embryonic origin, morphology, and cell
organization
− ecto-, endo- or mesodermal
− the shape of the cells
− number of layers (strata)
,− characteristics:
− no blood circulation
− polarized (apical and baso-lateral)
− surface specializations
− presence of a basal membrane
Apical domain
− microvilli – increase surface area
− cilia – movement, sensory function
− many intracellular connections
Tight junction
Adhesion
belt
Terminal
web
Button
desmosome
Hemidesmosome
(a)
Gap junctions
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