Topic 3: Histology

Fibroblasts produces the fibers found in dense irregular connective tissues.

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium can be found in the linings of the pharynx.

Holocrine glands accumulate secretions and release them only when the individual secretory cells rupture and die.

Ground substance functions to prevent excessive cross-linking between collagen fibers by maintaining space between fibers thus reducing friction between them.

The more reticulin a connective tissue has, the more extensible the tissue will be.

Stratified epithelium contains two or more layers of cells that protect underlying tissues in areas where there is considerable wear & tear.

Both squamous and cuboidal epithelium functions for secretion and absorption of of substances.

The most abundant and the strongest type of cartilage is the hyaline cartilage.

Both the skeletal muscles and cardiac muscles have striations called intercalated discs.

Mucous membranes lines cavities that open to the outside of the body.