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INTRODUCTION  

Tissue : A organised group of cells similar in structure, function and origin.

In a tissue cells my be dissimilar in structure and function but they are always similar in origin.

– Word animal tissue was coined by – Bichat 

–    N. Grew coined the term for Plant Anatomy.   

– Study of tissue – Histology    

– Histology word was given by – Mayer

– Father of Histology – Bichat  

– Study of tissue is also called Microscopic anatomy.

  • Founder of microscopic anatomy – Marcello Malpighi         

Based on functions & location tissues are classified into four types :

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Epithelial Tissue   

Word epithelium is composed of two words

      Epi – Upon

      Thelio – growth

–    A tissue which grows upon another tissue is called Epithelium.

–    Cover external or internal surface.

–    Cells are either single layered or multilayered.

–    Cells are compactly arranged and there is no intercellular matrix.

–    Cells of lowermost layer always rest on a non living basement membrane.

–    Cells are capable of division and regeneration throughout the life.

–    Free surface of the cells may have fine hair cilia or microvilli or may be smooth.

–    Epithelial tissue is non-vascularised.

Due to absence/less of intercellular spaces blood vessels, lymph vessels are unable to pierce this tissue so blood circulation is absent in epithelium. Hence cells depend for their nutrients on underlying connective tissue.

Between epithelium & connective tissue, a thin non living acellular basement membrane is present which is highly permeable.

 

Basement  membrane consist of 2 layers.

(a)  Basal lamina : made up of glycoprotein,  and secreted by epithelium cells.

(b)  Fibrous lamina : Formed of  collagen and reticular fibres suspended in mucopoly-saccharide which is matrix of connective tissue.

– So basement membrance is secreted by both epithelium and connective tissue.  

    Mucopolysaccharide is present in the form of Hyaluronic acid which is composed of 2 components–N acetylglucosamine & glucuronic acid. Both these components are found in alternate form.

                  – NAG – GA – NAG –

 

– Specialized junctions between epithelial cells : - 

– To provide mechanical support for the tissue plasma membrane of adjacent epithelial cells modified to form following structures called as Intercellular Junctions.

Tight junctions (Zonula occludens) : help to prevent substances from leaking across the tissue.
Plasma membranes in the apical parts become tightly packed together or are even fused.

Interdigitations :  These are interfitting, finger like processes of the cell membranes of the adjacent cells.

Intercellular Bridges : These are minute projections that arise from adjacent cell membrances.
They make contact with one anther. 

Gap Junctions : Facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells, for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and sometimes big molecules.

Intermediate Junctions (= Zonula adherens) : These usually occur just below tight junctions.

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  • There is no intercellular filaments between the adjacent cell membranes.
  • They probably serve anchoring functions.                         
  • Desmosomes ( =Macula adherens) : Perform cementing to keep the neighbouring cells together. These are like zonula adherens but are thicker and stronger and are disc like junctions. They have intercellular protein. The microfilaments which extend from Plasma membrane are called tonofibrils. 
  • Hemidesmosomes (single sided desmosomes) are similar to desmosomes, but the thickening of cell membrane is seen only  on one side.
  • Hemidesmosomes join epithelial cells to basal lamina (outer layer of basement membrane).

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– Specialised functional structures shown by Epthelial Cells : -

Plasma membrane of free end get modified to form 3 types of functional structures.

Microvilli

– Minute protoplasmic process which are non motile, non contractile.

– Help in absorption, secretion, excretion

– Increase surface more than 20 times.

Present in the wall of Intestine, Gall bladder, Proximal convoluted tubule etc.

 

Cillia or Kinocilia

 – Long cylindrical protoplasmic process.

 – Motile and contractile

 – Movement of cilia  is always in uniform direction.

 – Originated from basal granule or kinetosome.

 – Diameter of cilia is same from base to apex.

 – In internal structure of cilia 9 + 2 arrangement of microtubules is present.

 – They helps in conduction

  e.g. – Fallopian tube.

–  Trachea.

–  Fallopian tube

–  Uterus.

–  Ependymal epithelium :  (Inner lining of ventricles of brain & central canal of spinal cord. Function      
    of cilia is to conduct substances in CSF.)

 

Steriocilia

  • Long cytoplasmic process

–    Non motile, non contractile

–    Basal granule is absent

–    Plasma membrane is thick & rigid.

–    Base of stereocilia is broad & apical part is narrow so they are conical in shape.

–    They increase surface area .

eg.  Epididymis

Vasadeferens  

Origin of Epithelial Tissue 

It is the only tissue which originated from all the three primordial germinal layers.

eg.  (i)        Ectodermal – Epidermis (stratified squamous epitheliium)     

(ii)        Mesodermal – Mesothelium (simple squamous Epithelium)

(iii)       Endodermal – Endothelium (simple squamous Epithelium)

 

Types of Epithelial Tissue

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Simple Squamous Epithelium  

  –    Unilayered.

  – Cells are flat or scale like in shape

  – A flattened/rounded nucleus present.

  – Cells appear rectangular in shape.

  – It is also called pavement epithelium / Tesselated epithelium due to its wavy appearance.

  – This epithelium is associated with filtration & diffusion

 

eg.  –    Bowman's capsule (Podocyte)

      –    Descending limb & thin part of ascending limb of loop of Henle.

      –    Rete Testis,

      –    Eye lens epithelium,

      –    Alveoli of lungs (Pneumocytes)

      –    Small bronchioles

      –    Mesothelium – Covering of coelom is called as mesothelium. (Tesselated)

      –    Visceral & Parietal peritoneum. Visceral and parietal pleura, Visceral and Parietal pericardium.

      –    Endothelium – Inner lining of blood vessels and lymph vessels. (Tesselated)

–    Inner lining of heart wall (Tesselated).

 

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium 

  • Basement membrane is present.

  – Cells are cube like in shape

  – A rounded nucleus is present in the centre of cell.

  – Cells are same in length & width so they appear square shaped in vertical section.

 

  – This epithelium helps in absorption, secretion & excertion.

      It also form gametes in gonads.

      Mostly cuboidal cells are found in glands.

 

      eg. –    Vesicles of Thyroid gland

–    Pancreatic duct

      –    Secretory unit of sweat glands

      – Secretory duct of salivary glands 

   (secretory unit of salivary glands is composed is stratified cuboidal epithelium.)  

            –  Iris

            –  Choroid

            –  Ciliary body of eye

            –  Thick part of ascending limb of loop of henle

            –  DCT

      In gonads this epithelium is also called as Germinal epithelium (testis & ovaries) where cuboidal cells divide to form egg &                  sperm.

      –    It is found in peripheral region of ovary & in the wall of seminiferous tubules in Testis.

 

Modifications :

Brush bordered cuboidal epithelium  where microvilli are present on free surface of cuboidal cells  

eg.:  PCT of nephron.

 

Ciliated cuboidal epithelium  when cilia present on free end of cuboidal cells then

  • Collecting duct / Tubule.

SIMPLE COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM 

  • Basement membrane is present.

  Cells are pillar or column like in shape.

  Elongated nucleus is present at the base of cell.

  It helps in absorption and secretion.

      eg. Bile Duct of Liver             

Modifications :

(1)  Brush Bordered Columnar epithelium : 

Microvilli are present at free end of epithelium.

e.g., Gall bladder

(2)  Glandular columnar epithelium : 

Unicellular mucous secreting goblet cells are also present in between columnar cells.

eg., Stomach, Colon, Rectum 

 

Fig.: Glandular epithelium : (a) Unicellular (b) Multicellular

(3) Glandular Brush bordered columnar epithelium : 

Microvilli present on free end of columnar cells & in between these cells goblet cells are also present.

e.g., Duodenum, IIeum,           Caecum.

(4)  Ciliated Columnar epithelium : 

Cilia are present on free end of columnar cells.

eg., Fallopian Tube, Ependymal epithelium

(5)  Steriociliated columnar epithelium : Steriocilia present on free end of columnar cells.

eg., Epididymis, Vasa  Deferens

Pseudostratified Epithelium : 

It appears billayered as  two types of cells are present.

eg., Long cells, Short cells.

  • But all the cells are present on single basement membrane so its unilayered.
  • All these cells are pillar like in shape so it is also modification of columnar epithelium.
  • In long cells, elongated nucleus is present at the base of cell & are ciliated Short cells have rounded nucleus present in the centre of cell, lack cilla and secrete mucus.

(1)  Pseudostratified Non-ciliated Epithelium.

Parotid Salivary gland, Middle part of male urethra.

(2)  Pseudostratified ciliated glandular epithelium : 

In this epithelium cillia are present at free end of long cells and goblet cells are also present in this epithelium.

Trachea, Bronchi,

Respiratory epithelium of nasal chambers.

 

** Special Types of Epithelium 

(a)  Neuro sensory epithelium :

 In between piller shaped supporting cells modified sensory cells are present. On the free end sensory hair is present. Base of these cells is attached with sensory nerve.

 

eg., – Gustatory Epithelium – Cover taste bud of tongue and receive taste sensation.

– Olfactory epithelium – Schneidarian membrane  
receive smell sensation.  

–  Stato – acoustic – Lining of internal ear.

–  In retina of eye receive optic sensation.

 

(b)  Myoepithelium  : Around mammary and sweat gland.

(c)  Pigmented epithelium (Cuboidal) : In Retina of eye. 

 

COMPUND EPITHElIUM 

 

(1)  Transitional epithelium – Stretcheable.

      (also called Plastic epithelium)

(2)  Stratified epithelium – Non-stretcheable.

 

TRANSITIONAL EPITHELIUM (UROTHELIUM) 

It is only tissue in which basement membrane is absent. Innermost layer directly rest upon underlaying connective tissue.

–    In this epithelium 4-6 layer of cells are present.

–    Inner most layer of cells is composed of cube like cells.

–    Middle 2-4 layers are composed of pear shaped or umbrella shaped cells.

–    Outermost 1 or 2 layers are of oval shaped cells. 

–    These different shape of cells appears only in resting stage.  When this tissue is stretched, all the cell become flattened.

–    At outermost layer a thin cuticle is present which makes this tissue water proof.

Cells are interconnected by interdigitation.      

eg. Renal Pelvis, Ureter, Urinary Bladder, Proximal part of male urethra.

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Stratified Epithelial Tissues- Structural Organisation in Animals, Biology, Class 11

STRATIFIED EPITHELIUM 

–    Stratified epithelium possess many layer of epithelial cells, the deepest layers is made up of cuboidal/Columnar cells.

 

On the basis of shape of the cells of outermost layer it is of four types.

 

      (1)  Stratified squamous epithelium 

      (2)  Stratified cubical epithelium 

      (3)  Stratified columnar epithelium  

      (4) Stratified ciliated columnar epithelium

 

STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS EPITHELIUM  

Innermost layer of cells are of cuboidal or columnar shaped.–    These cells have high Mitotic index

–    They divide to form layer of Stratified epithelium so this layer is called as Germinativum layer.

Middle layers are made up of polygonal cells.

–    These cells are interconnected with Desmosomes which provide rigidity or mechanical support.

–    Cells of outermost layer are scale like flat cells.

On the basis of presence or absence of Keratin protein in the outer most cells this epithelium is of two types.

 

Keratinized Stratified squamous epithelium .

Hard water proof keratin protein is present in scaly cells and cells become non nucleated dead cells.

 

eg., Epidermis of skin, Scale, Horn, Nails, Feathers

 

Non Keratinized Stratified squamous epithelium  . Keratin protein is absent. Cells are nucleated & Living.

eg., Buccal cavity or oral cavity of mammals, Inner lining of cheeks, Inner lining of lips, Lining of hard palate, Lining of Tonsils, Lower part of soft palate, Pharynx, Oesophagus, Anal canal, Lining of vagina, Cornea of eye.

 

STRATIFIED CUBICAL EPITHELIUM 

Outermost layer of cells are cube like & cells are nucleated & living.Middle layer – polygonal shaped cells. eg., Secretory duct of sweat glands, mammary glands and sebaceous gland.

 

STRATIFIED COLUMNAR EPITHELIUM 

It consists of columnar cells in both superficial as well as in basal layers. Cells are nucleated. Cilia absent on free end.

eg. Distal part of male urethra, Epiglottis

Stratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium 

eg., Larynx; upper part of soft palate.

       Uterus, Buccal cavity of frog.

      Functional classification of epithelial tissue : Functionally epithelial tissues can be classified as follows :

      (a)  Germinal epithelium : It is present in testis and ovaries. Its cells produce Sperms and Ova.

      (b)  Pigmented epithelium : It is present in retina of eye. It possess pigment which give colour to the retina.

      (c)  Sensory epithelium : It is found in retina of eye, internal ear, nasal chamber and tongue. It perceives stimuli and conducts impulses.

      (d)  Glandular epithelium : It is present in glands and secrete fluid (Secretion)

      (e)  Absorptive epithelium : It is found in nephron of kidneys, stomach, intestine, It helps in absorption of food in stomach and intestine and liquid materials in nephron.

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GLANDS OF EPITHELIUM 

–    A cell or group of cells which secrete chemical substances are called glands.

–    All glands are composed of Epithelium tissue.

–    Glands originate from all three germinal layers.

–    The cells are generally columnar or cuboidal.

 

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TYPES OF GLANDS

 

Fig.: Glandular epithelium : (a) Unicellular (b) Multicellular

 

(C) On the basis of presence of secretory duct glands are of 3 types 

(a)  Endocrine glands  – Secretory duct absent

(b)  Exocrine gland –  Secretory duct present.         

(c)  Heterocrine/mixed gland – Both endocrine & exocrine parts are present.

 

(D) On the basis of nature of secretion – 3 types of glands are there. 

Eccrine/Acrine/Merocrine gland 

In these glands secretory cells secrete substances by simple diffusion (Exocytosis). No part of cytoplasm is destroyed in secretion.

Maximum sweat glands of humans, Paws of rabbit, Goblet cells, Salivary gland,Tear gland, Intestinal gland, Mucous gland.

Apocrine gland 

In this type of glands secretory products are collected in apical part of secretory cell. Apical portion is also shed along with secretory matter.

Secretory cells gain their lost part of cytoplasm by process of regeneration.

–    Mammary glands.

Sweat gland of Arm pit, pubic region, skin around anus, lips, nipples etc.

Largest sweat gland of body are found around nipples. – Areola mamme.

 

In Rabbit seat glands  of this type are found on lips and skin around lips.

Holocrine glands –

The production or secretion is shed with whole cell leading to its destruction. i.e

Example : Sebaceous, meibomian & Zeis gland.

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Connective Tissue - Structural Organisation in Animals, Biology, Class 11    

 CONNECTIVE TISSUE 

–    All connective Tissue in the body are developed from Mesoderm. 

–    O. Hartwig called them Mesenchyme because they originated from embryonic mesoderm.

Only connective Tissue consititute 30% of total body weight. Most abundant and widely distributed in the body. Connective tissue Vascular – Liquid and fibres free matrix

 

CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER          

Connective Tissue Proper is composed of three components

(A) Different types of cells.                      

(B)  Fibres.                  

(C)  Matrix.

 

CELLS OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER

FIBROBLAST CELLS

–    Largest cell of connective tissue proper.

–    Maximum in number.

–    Cell body and nucleus both are oval shaped.

–    Branched cytoplasmic process arise from these cells so they appear irregular in shape.

–    Rich in rough ER because main or primary function is to produces fibres. Fibres are composed of protein.  

–    Chief matrix producing cells.

–    Undifferentiated cells of conn. Tissue because they can be modified into OsteoblastChondrioblast cells to produce bone & cartilage.

Function : (1) To produce fibres (2) To secrete matrix.

 

PLASMA CELL - CART WHEEL CELL

Less in number.Amoeboid in shape – Chromatin material is arranged like spokes in wheel so they are also called as Cart wheel cells.

 

–  Formed by the division of lymphocytes. So they are also called as clone of lymphocytes.

Function : Produce, Secrete & transport antibody.

 

MAST CELLS / MASTOCYTES

–    Numerous , amoeboid and small in size.

–    Structurally and functionally similar to basophils.

–    2-3 lobed S-shaped nucleus

–    Cytoplasm contains basophilic granules which can be stained with basic dye Methylene Blue.           

–    It is important cell of connective tissue proper as they perform important functions.

      

(a)  Histamine 

Histamine is a protein, a vasodilator            

– Increase permeability of blood capillaries.

– Take part in allergy and inflammatory reactions.

(b)  Secotonin -

    –  Also called as 5-Hydroxy tryptamine

    –  It is a protein, a vasoconstrictor & decrease blood circulation but increases blood pressure.

    –  A the site of cut or injury serotonin decrease blood loss.

   

(c) Heparin  - A mucopolysaccharide, a natural anti-coagulant, prevents clotting of blood in blood vessels   
             by preventing the conversion of prothrombin into thrombin.

 

ADIPOSE CELLS/FAT CELLS  

  –    Oval shaped stores fat.

  –    Fat is collected in the form of fat globule formed by the fusion of small oil droplets.

  – On the basis of number of fat globules adipocytes are of two types.

 

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Monolocular adipocytes/ White fat tissue-cell  

–    In these cells single large and central fat globule is present.

–    nucleus & Cytoplasm is peripheral and Cytoplasm is less in amount.

–    Due to compression of fat globule, nucleus become flattened in shape . These adipocytes form White Fat.

 

Multilocular adipocytes/Brown fat tissue cell 

–    In these cell 2-3 fat globules  are distributed in the cytoplasm around nucleus  

–    Cytoplasm is more in quantity.

–    Nucleus is rounded & found in the centre

–    These adipocytes form Brown Fat.

 

MESENCHYMAL CELLS  

 –    Less in numbers . Small sized with cytoplasmic process having irregular shape.

–    Oval shaped nucleus

–    These are undifferentiated cells of connective tissue because they can transform into any cell of connective Tissue proper. (Totipotent in nature)

            Function : To form other cells of connective tissue.

 

MACROPHAGES/HISTEOCYTE/CLASMATOCYTES.

  –    It is 2nd largest in size and in number.

  –    Amoeboid in shape with bean or kidney shaped nucleus.

  –    Cytoplasm quantity is more a granular but due to presence of more number of lysosome it appears
            granular.

  –    Phagocytic in nature, destroy bacteria & viruses by phagocytosis. They arises by the fusion of
            monocytes

–    Also called as scavenger cells of connective tissue because they destroy dead or damaged cells to clean connective tissue.

Macrophages are named differently in different organs.

                  Lung                –          Dust cells

                  Liver                –          Kupffer cells

                  Blood               –          Monocytes

                  Brain                –         Microgleal cells

                  Thymus gland  –          Hessels granules

                  Spleen             –          Reticular cells

 

LYMPHOCYTES

  –    Less in number and small in size having amoeboid shape.

  –    A large nucleus is present cytoplasm is present as peripheral layer. Cytoplasm quantity is less.

  –    Produce, transport & secretes antibodies.

  –    They divide to form plasma cells of connective tissue proper.

 

FIBRES

      Collagen fibres (White fibres)

      –    They are shining white fibres composed of collagen protein (Tropocollagen).

      –    It is present in maximum quantity in vertebrates, (only collagen fibres constituted one third part of connective tissue fibres in human beings.)  

      –    They are wavy & tough fibres always arranged in bundle called fascia.

      –    On boiling they convert into gelatin.

      –    They can be digested by Pepsin enzyme.

 

      Elastic fibres –  (Yellow fibres)

      –    Precursor in colour and composed of elastin protein.

      –    They are branched fibres but always arranged singly. Branches of these form network.

      –    In these fibres maximum elasticity is present.

      –    They are highly resistant to chemicals.

      –    When boiled they do not dissolve.

      –    They can be digested by trypsin enzyme.

Reticular Fibres : -

      –    Precursor of  Collagen fibres, delicate with no elasticity

      –    Also known as Arzyrophil fibre since they can be stained with silver salts.   

      –    They are composed of recticulin protein highly branched fibres which always form dense network

      –    These are mainly distributed in lymphoid organs like spleen or lymph nodes

MATRIX

Matrix is composed of Mucopolysaccharide which is present in the form of Hyaluronic acid.

TYPE OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER

 

Connective Tissue Proper :

            Loose Connective Tissue : It consists of cells scattered within an amorphous mass of proteins that forms a ground substance. The gelatinous material is strengthened by a loose scattering of protein fibres such as collagen, elastin, which makes tissue elastic and reticulin which supports the tissue by forming a collagenous meshwork.

 

AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE

  –    Also known spongy tissue.

  –    It is most widely distributed tissue in the body.

  –    In this tissue maximum intercellular space or substances/matrix is present.

Due to irregular arrangement of bundle of collagen fibres many gaps are present. These spaces called Areolae

 

  –    In areolae other components of connective tissue are distributed like fibres, cell & matrix.

  –    Few elastic fibres are present but reticular fibres are completely absent.

Mast cells, Macrophage & Fibroblast are present more in amount.It occurs beneath the epithelia of many visceral organs skin and in the walls of blood vessels.–    Fibroblast is the main cell.  

 

  eg.,            Tela Subcutanea – A thin continuous layer which connect skin with underlying skeletal muscles (Pannicules carnosus). In mammals skin is tightly attached with muscles.

            While in frog it is present in the form of septum so skin is loosely attached with muscles.

            Endomysium – Around single muscles fibre.

            Perimysium – Around bundle of muscle fibre.

             Outside of  semniferous Tubules. 

            Medulla of ovary

            Sub mucosa of trachea, Bronchi, Intestine

The areolar tissue joins different tissues and forms the packing between them and helps to keep the organs in place and in normal shape. 

 

ADIPOSE CONNECTIVE. TISSUE

Modification of Areolar connective tissue. But in areolae major component is adipocytes which store fats.Located mainly beneath the skin. –    Blood vascular system is also present in this tissue.

 

  –    If this tissue is treated with alcohol (organic solvent) Fat will be dissolved completely and adipocytes will become vacuolated.

  –    This tissue can be stained with sudan solution.

 

Fig.: Adipose Tissue

      –    On the basis of adipocytes 2 type of fats  are found in animals.

            1.    White fat               2.     Brown fat

White fat : 

It is composed of monolocular adipocytes. Produce less energy.      Blubber – Thick layer of white fat found under dermis of skin. Found in whale, seal, elephants. Maximum thickness  of this layer is found in Blue whale (80 cm)

 

eg., Hump of camel, Tail of marino sheep, Yellow Bone marrow. 

Brown fat : 

It is composed of multilocular adipocytes. It produces 20 times more heat than white fat. Brown colour of fat is due to Cytochrome Pigment.       Dense Connective Tissue : 

 

Fibres and fibroblasts are compactly packed in the dense connective tissues. Orientation of fibres show a regular or irregular pattern and are called dense regular and dense irregular tissues. In the dense regular connective tissues, the collagen fibres are present in rows between many parallel bundles of fibres e.g. tendons and ligaments. Dense irregular connective tissue has fibroblasts and many fibres (mostly collagen) that are oriented in different directions. This tissue is present in the skin, in perineurium and bones as periosteum.

 

  

WHITE FIBROUS CONNECTIVE TISSUE

 

–    Bundle of collagen fibres are more in quantity & other components of  connective tissue proper are less
      in quantity. It has great tensile strength

–    Yellow fibres & reticular fibres are completely absent.

–    Its presence at joints between skull bones makes them immovable.

–    On the basis of arrangement of fibres and matrix this tissue occurs in two forms –

     

Cord (Dense regular)

      1.   Bundle of collagen fibres & matrix are distributed in regular parttern (alternate pattern).

      2.   Fibroblast cells are arranged in a series. Mast cells are scattered in matrix.

     

      eg. Tendon connects muscles & bones.

Strongest tendon of the body is Tendocalcaneus Tendon. This tendon connects Gastrocnemius  muscles of shank with calcaneum bone of ankle.

      Sheath (Dense Irregular)

      – In this form there is irregular pattern of fibres & matrix. Cells and fibres are criss – crossed arranged.

      eg. –    Pericardium 

Periosteum – Outer covering of bone. Perichondrium – Outer covering of cartilage. Epimysium – Covering of muscle. Renal capsule – Around Kidney.Tunica Albugenia – Covering of Testis. Splenic capsule – Covering of spleen.Duramater – Outermost covering of brain.Cornea of eye –    Glison's capsule – Around lobe of liver.

 

YELLOW FIBROUS CONNECTIVE TISSUE

–    Yellow fibres are more in quantity but collagen fibres are also present.         

–    Reticular fibres are absent.

–    On the basis of distribution of fibres & matrix they are of two types.

            Cord (Dense regular) :

          Bundle of collagen fibres & matrix distributed in a regular pattern & in  matrix yellow fibres form network. eg.  Ligaments – A structure which connects Bones.

– Strongest Ligament of body is Ilio-fermoral ligament connects IIium bone of pelvic girdle with femur bone of Hind limb.

–    In quadrupeds like cow & buffalo strongest ligament is ligamentum nuchea present in the between two cervical vertebrae. 

     

      Sheath (Dense irregular)

      –    Irregular distribution of fibres and matrix with Elastic fibre.

eg. –     Wall of Alveoli of lungs  

Wall of small bronchiolesWall of lymph vessels & Blood vesselsTrue vocal cords 

 RETICUlAR FIBROUS /LYMPHOID TISSUE

 

–    It is mostly found in lymphoid organs.

–    Matrix of this tissue is like lymph.

–    Reticular fibres are more in amount & form dense network around star shaped reticular cells. (Phagocytic in function)

–    Lymphocyte cells are also more in number.

–    Provide support and strength and form the stroma (Frame work) of soft organs.

eg.  – Spleen

      – Lymph nodes (Tonsils, Peyer's Patches).

      – Cortex of ovary. 

– Endosteum (covering of bone marrow cavity)

Lamina Propria, Trachea, Bronchi , Intestine 

 

MUCOID CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Also called Embryonic Tissue because it is mainly found during embryonic life.

 –     Matrix is in abundance.

–    Few collagen fibres & fibroblast cell may be present.

–    Matrix is composed of jelly like material called Wharton's Jelly.

            eg., Umbilical cord (connect Placenta with foetus)

                  Viterous humor – In vitreous body of eye. 

                  Comb of cock.       

 

PIGMENTED CONNECTIVE TISSUE

      It is a modification of areolar connective tissue but in areolae pigmented cells are more in number known as
      Chromatophores which provide colouration.

      Melanophore – Melanin – Black

      Guanophore – Guanine – White

      Xanthophore – Xanthophil –Yellow

      eg.     –    Dermis of frog skin

                –    Iris & choroids of eye.  

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SUPPORTIVE CONNECTIVE TISSUE 

 

  –    Matrix is dense mineralized. Due to deposition of minerals it becomes hard.

  –    Also known as Skeletal Tissue form skeleton of body.

  –    It is of 2 types

            1. Cartilage – Solid, semi-rigid, flexible conn. tissue.

            2. Bone – Solid, rigid conn. tissue.

 

CARTILAGE 

 

–    Outer most covering of cartilage is called Perichondrium which is composed of white fibres connective tissue. 

–    Cartilage producing cells are arranged on periphery known as Chondrioblast.

–    These are active cell & divide to form chondriocytes, and synthesize the matrix of cartilage.

–    Mature cells of cartilage are called Chondriocytes.

–    They are found in vacuole like space in matrix called Lacuna in which 2-3 Chondrocytes are present.

    Chondrioclast are cartilage destrolying cells.

–    Maxtrix of cartilage is called Chondrin composed of Chondromucoprotein having Chondroitin-6-sulphate and Mucopolysaccharide (Hyaluronic acid) 

–    Matrix of cartilage provides rigidity & elasticity to cartilage.

    Blood circulation is absent in the matrix of cartilage.

 

Type of Cartilage – There are following types of cartilage.

            1.    Hyaline Cartilage.

            2.    Fibrous Cartilage – (a) Elastic cartilage (b) white fibrous cartilage

            3.    Calcified Cartilage.

 

Hyaline cartilage

  –    Most of the part of embryonic skeleton is composed of this cartilage.

  –    Therefore, maximum bones of body are cartilaginous bones because they are developed from cartilage.

  –    Outermost covering Perichondrium is present.

Matrix of this cartilage is glass like clear or hyaline matrix.Fibres are completely absent in the matrix of this cartilage. Only few collagen fibres may be present. Articular cartilage – At the junction of two long bones on articular surface. At the end of long bone periosteum is absent and Hyaline cartilage is present.Larynx – Cartilage of santorini          

 

Wall of Eustachian tube 

 

White fibrous cartilage    

  –    Perichondrium is absent because complete white fibrous connective tissue is converted into cartilage.

  –    In matrix bundle of collagen fibres are more in quantity  so it is strongest cartilage.

            eg., Pubic symphysis

Pubis bone (Half part of pelvic girdle os-innomineta) are interconnected by pubic symphysis.

 

Intervertebral disc

A pad of cushion like structure which absorb mechanical shock and jerks and protect vertebral column. Central part of this disc is soft called as Nucleus pulposus. (remnant of embryonic Notochord)

Slight elongation of body after death or in sleeping posture is due to relaxation of this disc.

 

Calcified cartilage

 –    It is modified hyaline cartilage but due to deposition of calcium salts its matrix becomes hard like bones.

    It is hardest cartilage of the body

    Ca salt deposits in the form of Hydroxy apatite Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2.

      eg.,  –  Pubis of frog's pelvic girdle.

Supra scapula of pectoral girdleHead of Femur & Humerus

 

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BONE 

  –    Study of Bone – Osteology     

  –    Process of bone formation – Ossification 

  –    Hardest Tissue – Bones

  –    (Softest Tissue – Blood. 

  –    Hardest substance – Enamel. (It is not a group of cell but it is formed by the secretion of ameloblast cells of teeth.)

  –    Outermost covering of bone is Periosteum     composed of white fibrous connective tissue. 

  –    Bone producing cell called Osteoblast. They    divide to form Osteocyte & synthesize
            organic part of matrix.

  –    Mature cell of bone is called Osteocyte
           
which is found in Lacuna. Only one   
            osteocyte is found in lacuna.

      –    Bone destroying cells are Osteoclast cells.

 

Structure of long bone : 

           

      –    Long bone has three region

            (a) Epiphysis                (b) Diaphysis               (c) Metaphysis

 

Epiphysis

 

  –    Ends of long bone is called  Epiphysis. This part is composed of spongy bone.

  –    Cavity is present in the form of Trabeculae filled with red bone marrow.

 

Diaphysis

  –    Middle part or shaft of long bone is diaphysis which is composed of compact bone.

  –    In this region hollow cavity is present called bone marrow cavity filled with yellow bone marrow composed of white fat. Function is storage of fat.

 

Metaphysis

    It form little part between epiphysis & Diaphysis.

    In this region epiphyseal plate is present which is made up of osteoblast cells. They divide to form osteocyte and also synthesize matrix of bone, so epiphysial plate is responsible for elongation of bone.

After complete development of long bone this plate is destroyed. So a complete developed bone shows 2 regions while in a developing bone 3 regions are found.    –    Haversian system is absent. Marrow cavity is present in the form of Trabeculae filled with RBM. So all spongy bones of body are haemopoietic

 

            Ribs, Pubis, Sternum, Vertebrae, Clavicle, End of long Bones, Scapula

 

Dipolic/Heterotypic

 –    Middle part of bone is composed of spongy bone, in which Trabeculae is filled with RBM. This bone is covered by compact bone on upper & lower surface.

 All flat bones of skull.

 

Pneumatic Bone

  – In the matrix air filled spaces are present so bone become light in weight.

            Bones of birds.

 

 INTERNAl STRUCTURE OF MAMMALS BONE 

 

      It has following major structures.

      1.   Periosteum                                                       2.         Matrix

      3.   Endosteum                                                       4.         Bone marrow cavity

 

 

1.   PERIOSTEUM 

  –    Outermost covering consists of two layers.

  – Outer layer consist of WFCT in which blood circulation is present.

  –    Inner layer – consists of single layer of osteoblast cells. These cells are cube like in shape in which oval shaped nucleus & basophilic granules are present in cytoplasm.  

    They divide to form osteocyte and secrete layer of matrix.

     

 

2.   Matrix 

      It is composed of inorganic & organic compounds. 

      Inorganic Part – 65 – 68%

            Ca3(PO4)2 – 80% max. rest 20% CaCO3, Mg3(PO4)2, Flourides.

      Organic part – 32-35% Ossein in which bundle of collagen fibres suspended in sulphated mucopolysaccharide. 

      Sharpey's fibre –  extra  bundle of collagen fibres which are present in the outermost layer of matrix called Sharpey fibres. They are also found in the cement of teeth which provide extra mechanical support to bone & teeth.

  – In the matrix of bone 2 types of canals are present.

1.     Haversian canal             2.      Volkmann's canal 

   

      Haversian canals are central Longitudinal canals which are arranged parallel to long axis of bone. In this
      canal 1 or 2   blood capillaries and nerve fibres are present.    

  –    Volkman canals are transverse/horizontal or oblique canals.

  –    Haversian canals are interconnected by means of volkmann's canal.

  –    Matrix of bone is synthesized in the form of layer called Lamellae. On the basis of arrangement 3 types of lamellae are present in the matrix.

1.     Haversian lamellae

2.     Interstitial lamellae

3.     Circumferential lamellae.

– Haversian lamellae are Concentric layers of matrix which are present around Haversian Canal.  

    Between these lamellae layer of Osteocyte cells are also present.

–    Haversian canal, Haversian lamellae & Osteocyte form Haversian system or Osteon.

    Presence of Haversian system is a typical feature of mammalian compact bones.

    Osteocyte are present in the lacuna.Each Osteocyte is inter connected with adjacent Osteocyete by their cytoplasmic process.

    Cytoplasmic process of Osteocyte are present in the canals of lacuna called as canaliculi.

    Interstitial lamellae are present in the space between 2 haversian systems

  Circumferential lamellae are of 2 types.

      1.   Outer circumferential lamellae :

–     These are present around all haversian system.

–     These are peripheral layers of matrix.

      2.   Inner circumferential lamellae

 –     Present around bone marrow cavity.

 

3.   ENDOSTEUM 

 

Endosteum consist of 2 layers.

 

            (a)  Towards bone marrow cavity lined with layer of reticular fibrous connective tissue.

 

            (b)  Towards matrix of bone line with layer of Osteoblast cell. They divide to form osteocyte  & synthesize  
      matrix. So growth of bone is bidirectional (Periphery and central region). While Growth of cartilage is  
      unidirectional.

 

4.   BONE MARROW CAVITY 

  –    In the central region hollow cavity is present which is filled with YBM. It is composed of white fat & its function is collection  of fats or storage of fats.

 

TYPE OF BONES

      On the basis of development or location of ossification  bones are four types.

      Cartilagenous bones/Replacing /Endochondral bone

      –    These bones are developed from cartilage or they are formed by the ossification of cartilage.

      –    In the formation of these bones 2 types of cells are required.

      1.   Chondrioclast – Which reabsorb cartilaginous matter.

      2.   Osteoblast – Which deposit bony matter into cartilage  so cartilage is replaced by bone. Hence these bone are also called as replacing bones.              

            eg., Maximum bones of our body like limb bones (Fore & Hindi), Ribs ; vertebrae

            Girdle bones except clavicle.

       Membranous bones/Dermal bones/Investing bones

–    These bones are developed from the connective tissue of dermis or formed by ossification in the connective tissue of dermis.

            e.g., Sternum, Nasal Bone, Clavicle, Vomer Bone, Skull bones.

Flat bones of skull – Parietal Bone, Frontal, Larymal, Temporal

Bones of upper Jaw – Maxilla, Palatine

Bones of lower Jaw – Mandible (Human)/Dentary (other mammals)    

      Sesamoid Bones 

  –    These bones are developed by the ossification of tendons at the joints.

            eg., Pisciform (wrist bone) of man and rabbit. (One out  of 8 carpals in man and 1 out of 9 carpals in
            Rabbit).

  –    Patella (knee bone) Largest sesamoid bone.

      Visceral Bones

  –    If ossification take place in the visceral organs then visceral bones are formed. These are rare  bones, found in few animals. In rabbit & man these bones are absent.

      eg.,Os Cardis                    :           Present in inter ventricular septum of Deer's heart

            Os Palpebrae              :           In the eyelid of crocodile

            Os Penis (Baculum )    :           In the Penis of rodents, rat, shrew, Bat, Whale, Tiger.   

            Os rostralis                 :           In the snout of pig. 

            Os falciparum             :           Palm of mole

 

 

(i)     It is a bone that has been dried by subjecting to a high temperature

(ii)    It does not have the bone marrow. Bone marrow cavity is empty.

(iii)   It contains mineral matter.

(iv)   Living structures are absent.

 

(i)     It is a bone that has been treated with dilution HCl.

(ii)    It has the bone marrow.

(iii)   It contains only the organic matter.

(iv)   Living structures are present.

 

FLUID CONNECTIVE TISSUE  

 

There are two types of Fluid connective tissue :

  – (1) Blood                    (2) Lymph

Matrix is liquid & fibre free    

 

BLOOD 

–    Study of Blood – Haematology

–    Process of blood formation Haemopoiesis.  

    Colour – Red

    PH – 7.4 (Slightly alkaline)

    By weight – 7 to 8% of body weight 

    By volume – 5 – 6 litres in male and 4-5 litres in female.

    Blood is a false connective tissue because

a.   Cells of blood have no power of division.

b.   Fibres are completely absent in blood.

c.   Matrix of blood is produced and synthesized by liver and lymphoid organs.

 

Composition of  Blood 

 

            Liquid Part – Matrix – Plasma 55%

            Solid Part –  Blood corpuscles – 45% (RBC, WBC & Platelets) [Formed Elements]

     

      Packed cell volume – (PVC)% volume or Total number of blood corpuscles is blood.

     

      Haematocrit Volume : - % volume or only number of RBC in blood.

      –    PVC » HV because 99% of Packel cell volume is completed by RBC & in rest 1% WBC & Platelets are
      present. 

 

 PLASMA 

–    Matrix of blood is called Plasma.

–    It is pale yellow in colour due to Urobillinogen. (Billirubin)

 

 Composition of plasma  

            Water               :          90% - 92%

            Solid part          :          8 – 10%

            In which inorganic and organic compounds are present.

      Inorganic part of plasma - 0.9% in which -

 

      1.         Ions          –          Na+ , K+, Ca++

                                                Cl , HCO3+, SO4– 2,  PO4–3 

                                                Cl, > Na+

 

     2.      Salts   –       NaCl, KCl, NaHCO3, KHCO3

                        Maximum : NaCl (also called as common salt.)

 

      3.               Gases  –         O2, CO2, N­2

                        Each 100 ml of plasma contains 0.29% O2, 0.5% N2, 5% CO2

                                Present in dissolved form

     Organic Part of Plasma – 7% - 9%

  Proteins

            6 – 7% Maximum

            Albumin ® 4% (Max.)

      –    Produced and synthesized by liver

      –    Responsible to maintain BCOP (28 – 32 mm Hg.)

            Globulin : - 1.5% – 2.5 %

      –    Ratio of Albumin & Globulin is 2 : 1.

      –    Produce and secreted by liver and Lymphoid organs.

      –    Transport or carry substance in body.

      –    Destory bacteria virus & toxic substances.

 

      –    In blood 3 types of Globulins are present.

      (i)   a-Globulin – Produced by liver.

            eg., Ceruloplasmin  – Cu carrying protein.         

 

      (ii)  b-Globulin – Produced by liver

           eg., Transferin – Fe carrying protein.

 

      (iii) g-Globulin –  Produced by Lymphoid organs

Present in the form of antibodies which destroy Bacteria, Virus & Toxic substance. Also called

Immunoglobulins .These are of 5 types. (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD)

 

      Prothrombin   –   0.3% Produced by liver

      Fibrinogen   –       0.3% Prodcued by liver

      –    Largest plasma protein .

 

      –    Help in blood clotting.

 

Digested Nutrients

Waste Products 

Urea,  Uric acid,  Creatine,  Creatinine

Normal blood urea level 17-30 mg%

 If blood urea becomes more than 40 mg this condition is called Uremia in which R.B.C. become irregular in       shape called burr cell which are destroyed in spleen so uremia is a type of anaemia.

 

      Anticoagulant 

      –    Heparin-A Mucopolysacchride which prevent clotting of blood in blood vesels.

 

      Defence compounds 

            1.   Lysozyme,      2.     Properdin  

     

      Hormones 

      –    Secreted by endocrine glands which are transported by blood plasma.

 

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 BLOOD CORPUSCLES ::

      Erthrocytes (Red blood Corpuscles) 

 

      – Mammalian RBC's are Biconcave, circular & enucleated.

      – At the time of origin nucleus is present in the RBC but it degenerates during maturation process.

      – Biconcave shape of RBC increase surface area.

      – Due to absence of nucleus & presence of biconcave shape more Haemoglobin can be filled in RBC.

            Exception :- Camel & Lama are mammals with bioconvex, oval shaped & nucleated RBC.

In RBC Endoplasmic Reticulum is absent so endoskeleton is composed of structural protein, fats and Cholesterol present in the form of network called stromatin which is a spongy cytoskeleton.        

– Due to presence of stromatin spongy cytoskeleton & flexible Plasma Membrane RBC (7. 5m) can pass
through less diameter blood capillaries (5m)

 

– Plasma Membrane of RBC is called Donnan's membrane. It is highly permeable to some ions like Cl & HCO3 ions and impermeable to Na+ & K+ inos. It is called Donnan's phenomenon.

 – In RBC higher cell organelles like Mitochondria & Golgi complex is absent.

– Due to absence of Mitochondria anaerobic respiration takes place in RBC.

– In RBC enzyme of glycolysis process are present, while enzyme of Kreb's cycle are absent.

– In RBC carbonic anhydrase enzymes is present which increases rate of formation & dissociation of carbonic acid by 5000 times. (Fastest catalyst (with zinc))

– Antigen of blood group is present on the surface of RBC.

– If Rh Antigen is present then it is also found on the surface of RBC.

– Single RBC is pale yellow in colour while group of RBC appear red in colour.

– In RBC. red coloured respiratory pigment Haemogobin is present.

      – In each 26.5 crores molecules of Hb are present  

      – Molecular weight of each molecule of haemoglobin  67,200.

             – In composition of RBC 60% H2O & 40% solid part is present. Only Hb. Constitutes 36% of total weight of RBC and 90% on of dry weight.

                       

      Haemoglobin

     

            It is composed of two components

            1.   Heam           -         5%

            2.   Globin         -         95%

 

      Heam  (Iron and Porphyrin)

            Iron Present in the form of Fe+2

            – Prophyrin is composed of Acetic acid  and Glycene amino acid.

            – Each molecule of Hb carries 4 molecules of O2

           – 1 gm Hb carries 1.34 ml O2

           – 100 ml blood contain 15 gm Hb

           – 100 ml blood transport 20 ml O2

 

      Globin: Each molecule of globin protein is composed of 4 polypeptide chains. Polypeptide chains are of 4 types.

            1.   a polypeptide chain having 141 Amino Acids

            2.   b polypeptide chain having 146 Amino Acids

            3.   g polypeptide chain having 146 Amino Acids

            4.   d polypeptide chain having 146 Amino Acids

 

            On the basis of these polypeptide chains 3  type of Hb are formed in human

            – Hb A (Adult Hb)                –          2a + 2b

            – Hb A2 (Adult-2)                 –          2a + 2d

            – HbF (Foetal Hb)                 –          2a + 2g

                  (Oxygen binding capacity of foetal Hb is more than adult Hb)

 

      Size  of  RBC 

            Human  –  7.5 m

            Rabbit   –     6.9 m

            Frog     –      35 m

 

      –    Largest RBC– Amphiuma 75-80 m (Class Amphibia)

      –    Smallest RBC–Musk Deer 2.5m. (Class Mammalia)

Largest RBC among all mammals in Elephant 9-11 mChange in the size of RBC is called as Anisocytosis       –    Due to Vit. B12 deficiency RBC become larger in size called as Macrocytes. These are immature RBC which are destroyed in spleen. In these RBCs amount of haemoglobin is normal.           

 

–    Due to Fe deficiency RBC become smaller in size called as Microcytes. They are also destroyed in spleen. In these RBCs amount of haemoglobin is less.

 

      Shape of RBC

            –    Biconcave

            –    Change in the shape of RBC is called as Poikilcoytosis.

            –    Uremia-RBC become irregular in shape.

            –    Sickle cell anaemia-RBC become sickle shaped.

            –    If RBC is kept in Hypertonic solution it will shrink (crenation).

            –    In Hypotonic solution it will burst.

            –    0.8-1% NaCl solution is isotonic for RBC. (0.9% of NaCl)

            –    80-100 mg% of glucose is also isotonic.

      Life span of RBC

 

                  Human                   –          120 days

                  New Born Baby     –          100 days

                  Rabbit                    –          80 days

                  Frog                        –          100 days

 

                  Avg. life span of RBC in all mammals 120-127 days.

                  Radioactive chrominum method is used to estimate life span of RBC

 

      RBC count

            Number of RBC in per cubic mm of blood is called RB count.

                   

  – Increase in the RBC count condition is called polycythemia. This condition occurs at hill station.

  – Decrease in RBC count condition is called Anaemia.

      1.   Macrocytic Normochromic anaemia – Due to Vit. B12 deficiency macroytes are formed which are destroyed in spleen. In Macrocytes % of Hb is normal.

      2.   Microcytic/Hypochromic anaemia – Due to Fe deficiency microcytes are formed.

      3.   Normocytic/Normochromic Anaemia – Excess blood loss.

 

      Formation of RBC

 

      – Process of formation of RBC is called Erythropoiesis.

      – Organs which produce RBC's called Erythropoietic organs.

      – Hormone which stimulate Erthyropoiesis is called Erythropoietin synthesize by Kidney.

      – 1st RBC is produced by yolk sac.

      – During embryonic life RBC are produced by Liver, Spleen, Placenta, Thymus gland.

      – In adult stage RBC is produced by RBM which filled in Trabeculae of spongy bones.

      – Kidney is an erthyropoietic organ in frog.

  – 1% RBC are destroyed daily but in same number new RBC are entered in the blood.

 

  – Destruction of RBC occur in spleen. So spleen is called Grave yard of RBC.

  – Spleen stores excess blood corpuscles so it is called Blood Bank of body.

  – In resting and slow flowing blood, the RBC form pile called Roulaux by adhering together due to surface tension. Fibrinogen favours rouleaux condtion.

  – Minute bits of disintegrated red blood corpucles in known as Haemoconia

–    Ghost of RBC is made up of its plasma membrance.

 

LEUCOCYTES (WBC)

– WBC (White Blood Corpuscles) are also called as leucocytes because they are colourless. TLC =Total leucocyte count. Number of WBC/mm3 → 8000 – 11000/mm3

 

     Leucocytosis : - Increase in TLC. This condition occur in Bacterial & Viral infection.

 

      Leucocytopenia :- Decrease in TLC. Normally TLC increases in Bacterial & Viral infection but in typhoid & AIDS, TLC decreases.

 

      Leukemia :- Abnormal increase in TLC (more than 1 Lakh) it is called as blood cancer.

  – On the basis of nucleus & nature of cytoplasm, Leucocyte are of 2 types.

Granulocytes

  – In their cytoplasm granules may be present which can be stained by specific dye.

  – Nucleus may be multilobed and lobes are interconnected by protoplasmic strand.

  – Produced in Bone marrow

            They are (i) Acidophils, (ii) Basophils & (iii) Neutrophils

Agranulocytes

      –    Cytoplasm is clear & granular

      –    Nucleus do not divide in lobes so called as Mononuclear WBC.

      –    Produced in Bone marrow

            They are of 2 types (i) Monocytes (ii) Lymphocytes

 

ACIDOPHILS/EOSINOPHILS 

 

  – Amoeboid in shape.

  – Size 10-14 m

  – In parasitic infection they act as lysosome. They attach with the surface or body wall of parasite and synthesize enzymes which dissolve body wall of parasite & destroy them.

  – Increase in number of acidophils condition is eosinophilia which occurs in Taeniasis, Ascariasis,

    Hay fever (parasitic infection)

 

BASOPHILS

  – Minimum in number

  – Amoeboidal in shape

  – Size 8 -10 m

  – Smallest granulocytes

  – Their main function is to secrete & transport Heparin, Histamine & Serotonin produced in liver.

 

     

      NEUTROPHILS/HETEROPHILS

  – Maximum in number

  – Amoeboid in shape

  – Size 10-12 m

  – Counting of lobes of Neutrophils is called Arneth count.

  – They are active, motile WBC

  – They can squeeze & comes out from the wall of blood capillaries in Tissue. This phenomenon is called Diapedesis.

  – Phagocytic in nature

  – Destroy Bacteria & Viruses by phagocytosis.

  – Due to their smaller size & Phagocytic nature they are called Micropoliceman.

  – Help in sex detection. In female neurophils barr body is attached with lobe of nucleus which is formed by the modification of x chromosomes.

  – Barr body is absent in male.

     

      MONOCYTES 

  – Size 12-20 m

  – Largest Blood Corpuscles.

  – Power of Diapedesis is present.

  – Active motile WBC.

  – Phagocytic nature.

  – Destroy Bacteria & Viruses by phagocytosis so called Macropoliceman.

  – Also called scavenger of blood because they engulf damaged or dead & minute bits of blood
      corpuscles.

      LYMPHOCYTES 

 

  – Amoeboid in shape.

  – Size 6-16 m (smallest WBC)

  – Lymphocytes are of 2 types.

 

      T-LYMPHOCYTES 

  – Produced in bone marrow but mature in thymus gland. On the basis of function T-Lymphocyts are of 4 types

            1.   T-Killer/Cytotoxic : - Direct kill Bacteria or Viruses

            2.   T-Helper : - Stimulate B-lymphocytes to produce antibody.

            3.   T-Suppressor : - Suppress T killer & protect immune system.

            4.   T-memory : - Stones profile of bacteria or virus or protein.          

 

      B-LYMPHOCYTES

  – Produced in bone marrow and mature in bone marrow. Its function is to produce, synthesize & transport antibodies

           

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PLATELETS

  – Also known as Thrombocytes

  – Found only in mammals while in other vertebrates, Spindle corpuscles are present which perform same function.

  – They are non nucleated and derived from Megakaryocyte cells of bone marrow.

 – In shape platelets are disc like, oval shaped or biconvex.

  – While spindle corpuscles are spindle in shape & round nucleus is present in the centre.

  – In their cytoplasm basophilic granules are present which can be stained by methylene blue.

  – Maximum part of cytoplasm is composed of contractile protein Thrombosthenin.

  – Size 2-3 m

  – Life span – 2-4/5 days

  – Count – 1.5-4.5 lakh/mm3

  – Decrease in number of Blood Platelets is called Thrombocytopenia.

  – Critical count of Thromocytes is 40,000/mm3. If number is less than critical count then red spot or rashes appears on the skin called Purpura disease.

  Function 

      –    Repair endothelium of blood vascular system by the formation of platelet plug because they have tendency to attach on gelatinous or mucilaginous surface.

      –    Synthesize Thromoboplastin which help in blood clotting.

      –    Synthesize serotonin.

 

 BLOOD CLOTTING 

  – Blood flows from cut or wound but after some times it stops automatically. It is called clotting of blood.

  – Bleeding time   1-3 min.

            Clotting time    2-8 min.

            Some times clots are also formed in intact blood vessels which are of 2 types.

 

      Thrombus Clot 

  – Static clots which grow bigger & ultimately block the blood vessels.

  – If this clot is formed in the coronary vessels then called as Coronary Thrombosis which can cause heart
      attack.

      – If form in brain, then called as Cephalic Thrombus causes paralysis.

      Embolus clot 

  – Moving clots which flow with blood & ultimately dissolve in blood.

  – More harmful due to their moving nature.

      Machanism of blood clotting

      (Enzymes Cascade theory)

  – Proposed by Macfarlane & Co-workers.

  – According to this theory there are 3 steps in blood clotting.

            1.         Releasing of Thromboplastin- 

            –   Injured tissue synthesize exothromboplastin and platelets synthesize endothromboplastin.

            –  Both these thromboplstin react with plasma proteins in the presence of Ca++ ions to form

                Prothrombinase enzymes. (Thrombokinase)

            –   This enzymes inactivate Heparin. (Antiheparin)

            2.  Conversion of Prothrombin into Thrombin 

            –   Prothrombinase enzymes convert inactive prothrombin into active Thrombin in the presence of Ca++ ion.

            3.  Conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin 

      –  Fibrinogen is soluble protein of plasma. Thrombin protein polymerise monomers of fibrinogen to  
     form insoluble fibrous protein fibrin.

      –   Fibrin form network on cut in which blood corpuscles got trapped. This form clotting of blood.

      –   After clotting a pale yellow liquid oozes from clot called Serum. In which antibodies are found.

 

Clotting Factors :- 

– 13 factors help in blood clotting.

– These factors are mainly produced in liver.

– Vitamin K is required in the synthesis of these clotting factors.

– These factors are represented in Roman number.

  I        – Fibrinogen

  II       – Prothrombin

  III      – Thromboplastin

  IV     – Ca+2 (cofactor in each step of blood clotting)

  V       – Proaccelerin

  VI     – Accelerin (Rejected)

  VII    – Proconvertein

  VII    – AHG Anti Haemophelic Globin (Absent in Haemophilia-A)

  IX    –  Christmas factor

  X      –  Stuart factor

  XI    –  PTA (Plasma Thormboplastin Anticedent)

  XII   –  Hagman factor

  XIII  –  FSF Factors (Fibrin stabilizing factor) (Laki Lor and factor).

  –    Other natural anticoagulants are

            Hirudin – found in leech.

            Anophelin – found in female Anophelese.

            Lampredin – found in Peteromyzon (Lamprey)

            Cumerin –  obtain from plants

            Warfarin – obtain from plants

 

  –    To collect blood in bottle in blood bank artificial anticoagulants are used like

            Sodium citrate

            Sodium oxalate

            EDTA (Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid)

            These chemicals act as Calcium binding units and remove Ca+2 ions from blood.

Blood Groups 

– Antigen of blood groups is present on the surface of RBC also called as agglutinogen.

– Antibody for blood group antigen is present in serum (Plasma) called agglutinin.

– Antigen & Antibody are special type of glycoproteins.

– Blood groups are of 4 type A, B, AB, O

– A, B, O discovered by Landsteiner.

– AB discovered by De Castello & Struli.

– Blood group O is universal donar & Blood group is AB is universal acceptor.

– Blood groups are example of multiple alleles.

– For gene of blood group 3 alternatives are present.

– Gene A & B are dominant gene. They can give their expression in homozygous and hetrozgous condition  so blood groups A & B are due to dominant gene A&B

– Gene O is recessive gene which gives its expression in homozygous condition. Blood Group O is due to recessive gene.

– II O

– Blood group AB is an example of co-dominance in which both dominant gene A&B are present.

– IAIB AB

 

RH FACTOR  

– Discovered by Landsteiner & Weiner in Rhesus monkey.

– Rh antigen is due to dominant gene. So if one of the gamete possess gene of Rh factor, its off spring will be always Rh + Ve

– If antigen is present then Rh+

      – If antigen is absent then Rh

 In India % ratio of Rh is

                  Rh+      –    97%

                  Rh      –    3%

In World

              Rh+      –    80%

              Rh–              –          20%

      – In Rh+ antibody is absent for this antigen

      – Rh antibody is also absent in Rhblood 

            1.   If Rh+ blood is transfused to Rh then 1st blood transfusion complete successfully but during Ist blood transfusion Rh antibodies are formed in receiver's blood so in next blood transfusion. agglutination of blood takes place.

            2.   If mother is Rh & father is Rh+ then offspring is also Rh+ In this case 1st pregnancy is completely successful but at 1st delivery Rh antibody is formed in mother's blood due to damaged blood vessel so in next pregnancy death of foetus will occur in the earilier stage due to agglutination of blood called erythroblastosis foetalis.

      – To destroy Rh antibody medicines are used like Rhogam, Rholin, Anti D.

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Muscular Tissue- Structural Organisation in Animals, Biology, Class 11

Muscular Tissue

      Origin

      –    It develop from the mesoderm of embryo.

 

      Special property 

      – Contractibility is the special property of muscular tissue. The cells of muscular tissue can shorten considerably and return to original relaxed state. The muscle cells contract in a definite direction.

      Functions of muscular tissue

      –    Muscles support the bone and other structure.

      –    Muscles are responsible for heart beat production of sound, etc.

      –    Muscles brings movements of the body parts and locomotion of individual.

      –    Muscles are required for delivering a baby.

      40% to 50% of body weight is contributed by muscles.

 

Types of muscles 

            (a)  Muscles are of three types

            (b)  Striated muscles                

            (c)  Unstriated muscles

            (d)  Cardiac muscles

 

Striated Muscles

 

      Structure

      –    Striated muscle fibre is also called stripped. skeletal or voluntary muscle fibre.

      –    These muscle fibres occurs in bundles and are attached to the skeleton.

      –    Each muscle fibre is surrounded externally by a delicate membrane sarcolemma.

      –    In each fibre many nuclei appears at irregular interval, so each fibre is syncytial.

      –    The cytoplasm (Sarcoplasm) of each fibre possess large number of myofibrils which are tightly packed.

      –    Each myofibril possess dark and light bands alternating with each other.

      –    The dark band of myofibril is called A-bands (Anisotropic bands). Each A band possess  a light zone  called H-zone or Henson’s membrane in the middle.

      –    The light band of myofibril is called I-bands (Isotropic bands). Each I-band possess a thin dark z-disc or krause’s membrane in the middle.

        Krause’s membrane is also called Dobie’s line or Zwischencheibe line.

            The portion between two disc is called a sarcomere. Sarcomere are the functional units of myofibrils.

      –    Each sarcomere has two types of myofilaments; a coarse or primary and fine or secondary myofilaments arranged longitudinally. The primary myofilament is made of a protein called myosin whereas secondary myofilament is made up of 3 protein actin tropomyosin, troponin. Besides actin and myosin muscle fibre also contain calcium ion, a phosphate and adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

            The primary filament remain confined to A bands only.

      Location 

            Striated muscles are found in the muscle of limbs, tongue, pharynx, beginning of oesophagus, etc.

      Function

            These muscles are under control of  will.

      Unstriated muscle

 

Structure

      –    Unstriated muscle fibre is also called smooth, involuntary, unstriped or visceral muscles.

      –    Each fibre is elongated or spindle shaped, having single oval nucleus surrounded by cytoplasm.

      –    Each muscle fibre possess longitudinally myofibrils arranged.

      –    The fibre is enclosed by plasma membrane and unlike striated muscle there is no sarcolemma.

      –    Several of muscles fibre are joined together in bundles by loose connective tissue.

      Location

            Unstriated muscles are found in stomach, intestine, lungs, urinary bladder, urinogenital  tract, iris of eye, dermis of skin, posterior part of oesophagus and arrector pilli muscles of hairs.

      Function 

            These muscle fibres help in peristalsis. It causes slow and prolonged contraction which is involuntary i.e. not under control of will but are controlled by autonomic nervous system.

     


Cardiac muscles

      Structure

            Cardiac muscle fibres shows character of both striped and unstriped muscles, fibres in some characteristic, but also have some peculiar characters of its own.

      Similarities with striated muscle fibres :

      Cylindrical, high vascularization, having more mitochondria and glycogen granules in the sarcoplasm; and having light and dark bands.

      Similarities with smooth muscle fibres

            Uninucleate; involuntary, covered by plasma membrane.

      Unique character

      –    Cardiac muscles fibre are joined with each other by flat dense zig-zag junctions, called intercalated discs or booster rings.

      –    Cardiac muscle fibre is supplied by both central nervous system and autonomic nervous system.

      –    These muscles never get fatigued, blood capillaries penetrate the cardiac muscles fibres. They have the property of contraction even when they are isolated from the body temporarily.

      –    Shows long  refractory period.

      Location : 

            These muscle fiber are found in the wall of heart and have very rich blood supply

Animal Tissue - Structural Organisation in Animals, Biology, Class 11

Nervous Tissue

Origin

 

Nervous tissues originate from ectoderm of embryo.

 

Special properties

 

      –    The special properties of the cells of nervous tissues are excitability and conductivity.

 

      –    The cells of nervous tissues are specialized for receiving stimuli and transmitting message.

 

            These tissue forms nervous system of the body and include the following parts :

 

      Composition

            Nervous tissue is formed of four types of cells –

      –    Neurons

      –    Neuroglia

      –    Neuro-secretory cells

      –    Ependymal cells

 

      Neurons 

      –    A neuron is a nerve cell with all its branches, Neuron is formed from neuroblast.

      –    It is structural and functional unit of nervous system.

Neuron is the longest cell of the body.

      Structure :  Neurons is  formed of two parts –

            (A) Cyton                    (B) Nerve processes

Cyton 

      –    Cyton is also called cell body or soma, its shape is variable.

 

      –    Its cytoplasm is granular called neuroplasm, within neuroplasm has a prominent spherical nucleus golgibodies, endoplasmic reticulum lysosome, fat globules, Nissl’s granules and neurofibril is found.

     

      –    Nissl's granules are comparatively large and irregular masses of ribosomes and rough endoplasmic reticulum. It is believed that Nissl’s granules synthesize protein in the cell. Nissl's granules are made up of m-RNA, ER, Ribosomes and has affinity for basic dyes.

A mature neuron cannot divide.

     

Nerve processes 

            The nerve processes are also called neurites. Nerve processes can be divided into two parts-

            (a) Dendrites               (b) Axon

      (a)  Dendrites -

            Dendrites may be one or several. It is branched structure.

 

      (b)  Axon - 

      –    It is single, long and cylindrical process whose main function is to conduct the nerve impulses away from the cyton, so, axon is efferent in nature.

      –    It is the longest nerve process of a neuron.

      Note :

      –    Giant squid (loligo) has axon of about 1500 mm in diameter.

      –    Neurons with very long axon is called golgi type I.

      –    Axon possess only neuro-fibrils. (Nissls Granule, Golgi body, Ribosome, fat globules are absent). The part of cyton from where the axon arises is called axon hillock. Some axon also gives rise to side branches called collateral fibres.

      –    The plasmalemma of axon is called axolemma whereas cytoplasm is called axoplasm.

      –    The axon ends in a group of branched, the terminal arborization, ends of terminal arborization possess knob like structure called synaptic knob or synaptic buttons.

 

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      Synapse 

      –    Synaptic knobs comes to lie very close to the dendrons of next neuron to form the synapses. There is a microscopic gap of about 200 Å called synaptic cleft.

      –    The nerve impulses are transmitted from axon to dendron with the help of chemical called neurotransmitters which is either acetylcholine or adrenalin (epinephrine)

      Acetylcholine or adrenaline is produced by the secretory vesicles of the synaptic knobs.

      Types of neurons

      On the basis of number of dendron and axon neurons are of 3 types -

 

      –    Unipolar neuron - The neuron having a single process the axon are called unipolar neuron.

            e.g.Unipolar nervous system occurs in embryo.

 

      –    Bipolar neuron - The neuron having one dendron and an axon at the opposite pole of the cell are known as bipolar neuron.

            e.g. Bipolar neuron occur in retina of eye, Olfactory epithelium, Organ of Corti, Taste bonds.

      –    Multipolar neuron : The neuron which have many dendrons and one axon are termed as multipolar neuron.

            e.g. Multipolar neuron occur in nervous system of adults.

     

      On the basis of functions neurons are of 3 types-

      –    Sensory or afferent neuron - They connect Sensory organs with central nervous system and brings sensory impulses into it.

      –    Motor or efferent neuron - They connect central nervous system with the effectors. (muscles and glands) and carry motor impulses to them.

      –    Interneurons or adjustor neuron - They are present in the central nervous system (Brain and spinal cord) and connect two or more neurons for distant transmission of impulses.

Nerve fibres

 

      An axon of a neuron is covered with one or two sheaths.

      On the basis of presence or absence of sheaths on nerve fibre, nerve fibres are of two types -

      – Medullated or myelinated nerve fibre

      – Non medullary nerve fibre

 

      Medullated or myelinated nerve fibre

      –    In these nerve fibres around the nerve a sheath of fatty substance is formed which is termed as medullary sheath or myelin sheath.

      –    The medullary sheath is not continuous and point of absence of medullary sheath is called nodes of Ranvier. The part of medullated nerve fibre between two adjacent nodes is called an internode. Medullary sheath forms an insulating coat and prevents loss of energy during conduction of nerve impulse.

      –    The medullary sheath and node of ranvier are surrounded by a transparent cellular outer covering known as neurolemma of Schwann cell.

      –    Just beneath the neurolemma a thin layer of cytoplasm lies, which contains nuclei to form Schwann cells (Sheath cells) at intervals. These nuclei are termed nuclei of Schwann cell.

      –    Medullated nerve fibre are found in brain spinal cord, cranial and spinal nerves. In the central nervous system, medullated nerve fibres form white matter.

 

Non-medullated (Non myelinated) nerve fibre

      –    In these nerve fibre no medullary sheath is found. The axon is surrounded by neurilemma and just below neurilemma a layer of cytoplasm containing nuclei at intervals is present. The node of Ranvier and internode are not present.

      –    The non medullated nerve fibres exists in autonomic nervous system.

      –    In central nervous system non medullated nerve fibre are found in grey matter.

 

Functionally the nerve fibres are of two types :

      –    Afferent or Sensory fibre - Afferent fibre carries the sensory impulse from the receptor organs to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

      –    Efferent or motor fibre -  Efferent fibre carries impulses from the central nervous system to the various effector organs (muscles and glands).

 

Neuroglia or Glial Cells 

 

      –    These are non nervous cells which lie between the neurons of CNS, ganglia and retina of the eye.

      –    These are many times (10 times approx) more numerous than neurons.

 

Types of neuroglial cells

Neuroglia cells are of following types

      –    Microglia cell - These are spindle shaped small cells.

      –    Astrocytes - These are highly branched.

      –    Oligodendrocytes - These have few branched processess which resemble dendrons of the neuron.

Functions 

      –    These act as packing cells between  neurons.

     

      –    These provide nutrition to neurons

      –    These act as phagocyte and consume micro organism.

      –    These help in memory process

      –    These insulate the adjoining neurons.

 

Ependymal cells 

            These cells form an epithelium called ependyma that lines the ventricles of brain and the central canal of the spinal cord. The cells are generally ciliated.

Neurosecretory cells 

            These are special type of neurons of the hypothalamus of brain. These are endocrine in function and release neurohormone (releasing factor) through portal system to anterior most lobe of pituitary gland where they regulate secretion of harmones TSH, GH, LH, ACTH, FSH and Prolactin.

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