SIMPLE SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM

1. IDENTIFY THE TISSUE SAMPLES PER CLASSIFICATION

 ANIMAL ORIGIN OF THE TISSUE SAMPLE

Organs in animals are composed of a number of different tissue types. For example, the stomach
has epithelial tissue making linings and secreting gastric juices

 TISSUE TYPE - SIMPLE SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM

 DESCRIPTION

SIMPLE SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM is composed of one layer of uniform

flat cells, which rest on the basement membrane. Apical surfaces are
smooth, and the width of the cells is greater than their height. The
nuclei appear flattened and can easily be recognized following
hematoxylin and eosin staining (H&E) because of the basophilia
(affinity for blue stains) of the nucleic acids in the nuclei. This type of
epithelium is found lining the posterior surface of the cornea; lining
blood vessels and lymphatic vessels (where it is called endothelium);
lining the surface of the body cavities, including the pericardial,
pleural, and peritoneal cavities (where it is called mesothelium); and
lining the alveoli of the lungs.

2. DETERMINE THE PARTS (DISTINGUISHING PARTS) OF THE

TISSUE SAMPLE;

In our specimen, we can see the ff parts:

 Plasma membrane – is a network of lipids and proteins that

forms the boundary of the cell’s contents and the outside of
the cell
 Cytoplasm – made up of mostly water and salt and helps to fill out the cell and keeps organelles
in their place
 Nucleus – contains the majority of cell’s genetic material

3. PROVIDE BASIC AND CLINICAL CORRELATION TO THE TISSUE SAMPLE

 PSEUDOSTRATIFIED COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM
1. IDENTIFY THE TISSUE SAMPLES PER CLASSIFICATION

 ANIMAL ORIGIN OF THE TISSUE SAMPLE

 TISSUE TYPE - PSEUDOSTRATIFIED COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM
 DESCRIPTION

The cells of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium vary in shape and height, and their nuclei are
staggered, giving the false impression of being arranged in two or three layers of cells. However, the
basal aspect of each cell is in contact with the basement membrane. Most cells are tall and columnar,
but there are also short basal cells, some of which are stem cells. The most widespread type of
pseudostratified columnar epithelium is ciliated and is found lining the trachea and primary bronchi, the
auditory tube, and part of the tympanic cavity. Nonciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium is
found throughout the epididymis and vas deferens in the male reproductive tract. Cilia on the apical
surfaces of some cells are closely packed like bristles of a brush. The pink line indicated by the arrow
(inset) is formed by the basal bodies, from which the cilia arise. The arrangement of the nuclei in
pseudostratified columnar epithelium is more irregular than in stratified columnar epithelium.

2. DETERMINE THE PARTS (DISTINGUISHING PARTS) OF THE TISSUE SAMPLE;

In our specimen, we can see the ff parts:

 Lamina Propria – conditioning (warming, moistening and removal of particulate materials) of the
air, prevention the epithelium from dehydration by moving air.
 Basement membrane – maintaining individual cell replacement in the epithelium
 Goblet cells – These cells secrete mucus, which moistens the epithelial surface (so the ciliated
cells can function) and adheres to inhaled particles (so dust and bacteria are caught before they
are carried all the way into alveoli).
 Cilia – provide a coordinated sweeping motion of the mucus coat -"ciliary escalator" - that
serves as an important protective mechanism for removing small inhaled particles
 Nucleus

3. PROVIDE BASIC AND CLINICAL CORRELATION TO THE TISSUE SAMPLE