Histology: The study of tissues, BIO 231

After the completion of this lab, you should be able to:

• List each basic tissue type and state a primary function of each type.
• Explain how epithelial tissue is categorized.
• Identify each type of epithelial tissue on microscope slides and images.
o Describe a location and function for each type.
• Discuss the general structural components of connective tissue
o Discuss the specific cell types and features of each type.
• Identify each type of connective tissue on microscope slides and images.
o Describe a location and function for each type.
• Compare and contrast connective tissue proper versus specialized connective tissues
• Identify and differentiate nervous tissue cells.
o Describe the characteristics and functions of nervous tissue.
• List and compare the various muscle tissue types, discussing the main characteristics of each.
o Identify and differentiate the muscle tissue types on a microscope slide and pictures.

Define “Tissue”:

Basic Tissue Types:

Fill in the table

TISSUE TYPE GENERAL FUNCTION

1. EPITHELIAL TISSUE

2. CONNECTIVE TISSUE

3. NERVOUS TISSUE

4. MUSCLE TISSUE

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1. EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Structure of Epithelial Tissue: When naming epithelial tissue, always include the
number of cell layers followed by the shape of the cells. For example, stratified
squamous epithelium.

Number of Cell Layers:

Simple- One layer

Stratified- more than one layer

Shape of Cells:

Squamous-

Cuboidal-

Columnar-

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1. EPITHELIAL TISSUE Fill in the table
TYPE OF EPITHELIAL TISSUE HISTOLOGY SLIDE DRAWING
Special Characteristics?
Simple Squamous Epithelium Mesothelium
Define:
Function:

Simple Squamous Epithelium Location:

Function:

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium Location:

Function:

Simple Columnar Epithelium Location:

Function:

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Location:

Epithelium

Function:

Stratified Squamous Epithelium Location:

Function:

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2. CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Structure of Connective Tissue: Connective tissues contain cells and extracellularmatrix,

which can contain fibers and ground substance.

• Cell types: Fibroblasts, Chondrocytes, Osteocytes, Adipocytes, Blood cells

• Extracellular Matrix:
o Fiber type: Collagen, Elastic, Reticular
o Ground Substance: fluids, proteins, proteoglycans

Fill in the table.

CONNECTIVE TISSUE HISTOLOGY SLIDE DRAWING

PROPER

Loose CT: Areolar Location and celltype:

Function:

Loose CT: Adipose Location and celltype:

Function:

Dense CT: Regular Location and celltype:

Function:

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2. CONNECTIVE TISSUE (CONTINUED)
CARTILAGE HISTOLOGY SLIDE DRAWING

Hyaline Cartilage Location and celltype:

Function:

Fibrocartilage Location and celltype:

Function:

Elastic Cartilage Location and celltype:

Function:

COMPACT BONE HISTOLOGY SLIDE DRAWING

BONE Location and celltype:

Function:

BLOOD HISTOLOGY SLIDE DRAWING

BLOOD Location and celltype:

Function:

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 3. NERVOUS TISSUE

Structure of nervous tissue: Neurons and neuroglia

In the space provided, draw the contents of the Motor Nerve (MN) Cell Smear. Identify both the
neurons and neuroglia.

Fill in the table.

NERVOUS TISSUE HISTOLOGY SLIDE DRAWING

Nervous Tissue Use MN Smear
Location and cell type:

4. MUSCLE TISSUE
Structure of Muscle Tissue: Muscle cells (called fibers) with little space between cells that may contain
blood vessels and nerves.

On the drawings below, label the following structures and characteristics: Nucleus, Intercalated disc,
Striations, Muscle fiber

Fill in the table.

Cardiac Skeletal Smooth

Characteristics: Characteristics: Characteristics: