Table of Contents
- 1 What anchors epithelial tissue to the underlying tissue?
- 2 What is the underlying connective tissue?
- 3 How does the structure of epithelial tissue relate to the function?
- 4 What tissue is deep to the epithelium?
- 5 What type of connective tissue connects skin to underlying structures?
- 6 How does the junction between the epithelium of skin and the underlying support structures connective tissue appear?
What anchors epithelial tissue to the underlying tissue?
The basement membrane is the anchor between the epithelial layer and the underlying connective tissue and is made up of a mixture of carbohydrates and proteins such as collagens, laminins and integrins.
What is the underlying connective tissue?
The underlying connective tissue attaches to the basal lamina with collagen VII anchoring fibrils and fibrillin microfibrils. In addition to collagen, this supportive matrix contains intrinsic macromolecular components. The lamina lucida layer is made up of laminin, integrins, entactins, and dystroglycans.
Is the epithelial tissue supported by connective tissue?
4. Support by connective tissue. All epithelial sheets in the body are supported by an underlying layer of connec- tive tissue.
How does the structure of epithelial tissue relate to the function?
How does the structure of epithelial tissue relate to its function? Epithelial tissue is bound together with several sheets of tissue which is good because if one layer of tissue gets destroyed there will be more to protect the outside contaminations from getting inside.
What tissue is deep to the epithelium?
8 Cards in this Set
| Epithelium that occurs in a single layer of flat cells is ______epithelium. | Simple |
|---|---|
| The tissue deep to epithelium is_____ | Connective tissue |
| Epithelium that stretches and relaxes is ______ epithelium. | Transitional |
How does the structure of connective tissue relate to its function?
Connective tissue is the pathway by which blood vessels and nerves reach all parts of the body. Other functions include support of the body and fighting infections. Loose fibrous connective tissue: These are fibers that are loosely woven together. This tissue has a spongy structure and stores water, glucose and salt.
What type of connective tissue connects skin to underlying structures?
hypodermis
The hypodermis, deep to the dermis of skin, is the connective tissue that connects the dermis to underlying structures; it also harbors adipose tissue for fat storage and protection.
How does the junction between the epithelium of skin and the underlying support structures connective tissue appear?
The junctions are characterized by the presence of the contractile protein actin located on the cytoplasmic surface of the cell membrane. The actin can connect isolated patches or form a belt-like structure inside the cell. These junctions influence the shape and folding of the epithelial tissue.