Histology -- Tissue Identification

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What is Skeletal Muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is a type of striated muscle tissue that is under voluntary control. It is responsible for the movement of bones and is attached to the skeleton.

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What is Cardiac Muscle?

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Cardiac muscle is a type of involuntary striated muscle found only in the heart. It is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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What is Smooth Muscle?

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Smooth muscle is a type of non-striated muscle tissue that is involuntary and found in the walls of hollow organs, such as the intestines and blood vessels.

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What is Simple Cuboidal Epithelium?

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Simple cuboidal epithelium is a single layer of cube-shaped cells that is involved in secretion and absorption, commonly found in glands and kidney tubules.

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What is Simple Columnar Epithelium?

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Simple columnar epithelium is a single layer of tall, column-like cells that often have microvilli or cilia, found in the digestive tract and respiratory tract.

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What is Stratified Squamous Epithelium?

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Stratified squamous epithelium consists of multiple layers of cells, with the top layer being flat. It provides protection against abrasion and is found in areas like the skin and esophagus.

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What is Transitional Epithelium?

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Transitional epithelium is a type of stratified epithelium that can stretch and is found in the urinary bladder, allowing it to expand and contract.

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What is Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium?

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium appears to be stratified but is actually a single layer of cells of varying heights, often found in the respiratory tract.

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What are the main functions of epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue functions include protection, absorption, secretion, and sensation.

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What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle?

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Voluntary muscle is under conscious control (e.g., skeletal muscle), while involuntary muscle operates without conscious control (e.g., cardiac and smooth muscle).