what does a pathologist do?
Pathologists study the causes and effects of dieases.
what are tissues?
A group of cells that carry out specialized activities.
what is Ectoderm?
The primary layer which give rise to nervous system and the epidermis of skin.
what are cell junctions?
A point of contact between adjacent membranes of various cell types.
What is Gap Junction?
Allows passage of chemical/ electrical signals through connexons from cell to cell; muscular contraction, pain.
Name at least 2 of Epithelial Tissue functions
functions : Protection, filtration, secretion, absorption, and Excretion.
Name at least 2 functions and 2 locations of a simple squamous
FUNCTION: Filtration, diffusion, osmosis, and secretion in serous membranes. LOCATION: kidneys Glomeruli, Air sac of lungs, Heart and Blood Vessels.
Name a function and the location of a simple Cuboidal.
FUNCTION: Secretion and Absoption. LOCATION: Kidney Tubules, Ovary Surface
Name a function and location of a ciliated simple Columnar
FUNCTION : Moves fluids and particles along passageways. LOCATION: Found in respiratory tract, fallopian tubes, sinuses.
Name the function and location of a Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
FUNCTIONS: Mucus movement by cilia action. LOCATION: Found in upper respiratory tract and urethra, and gonads of males.
