Build your own glossary below is a table listing key

Build Your Own Glossary
Below is a table listing key terms from Module 4.8. Before you read the module, use the glossary at the back of
your book or look through the module to define the following terms.
Key Terms for Module 4.8

Term Definition
Regeneration
The process by which a damaged tissue is replaced with the same tissue during healing (page
G-19.)
Fibrosis
The process by which a damaged tissue is replaced with fibrous connective tissue during
healing (page G-9.)

Survey It: Form Questions
Before you read the module, survey it and form at least two questions for yourself. When you have finished
reading the module, return to these questions and answer them.
Question 1: What is regeneration?
Answer: Regeneration is when damaged or dead cells are replaced with cells of the same type (page 154.)
Question 2: What is fibrosis?
Answer: Fibrosis is when fibroblasts divide by mitosis and produce collagen to fill in the defect left by the injury, and the
tissue does not regain its ability to function normally (page 154.)
Key Concept: Why can fibrosis lead to a loss of function in an organ?
Fibrosis is the formation of excessive connective tissue, causing scarring and failure of bodily organs and the skin. It is a
very common cause of cardiovascular and renal disease, where excessive connective tissue destroys the structure
and function of the organ with scar tissue.
Build Your Own Summary Table: Tissues
Now that you have reached the end of the chapter, you can build your own summary table of all the tissue types
by filling in the below template. You have been given enough space to draw in examples of the tissue types, and
doing so will really help you understand and remember their key components.
Summary of Tissues
Type of Tissue Structure Function(s) Location(s)
Heals by
Fibrosis or
Regeneratio
n?
Epithelial tissue
Simple squamous epithelium
-Provides a barrier
through which gases
and fluids can be
exchanged
-Process serous
fluids
-Air sacs of lungs
-Inner lining of
ventral body cavities
and blood vessels.
-Certain parts of
kidney
Regeneration
Simple cuboidal epithelium
-Absorption
-Secretion of mucus
and other substances
-Kidney tubules
-Lower respiratory
passages
-Thyroid, salivary and
mammary glands
Regeneration

Simple columnar epithelium
-Absorption
-Secretion of mucus
and other substances
-Propulsion of egg
through uterine tube
-Digestive tract from
stomach to anus
-Uterine tubes
-Gallbladder
-Certain kidney
tubules
Fibrosis
Pseudostratified columnar
epithelium
-Secretes mucus and
propels it with
ciliary motion
-Nasal cavity
-Part of male urethra
-Upper respiratory
passages
Regeneration
Stratified squamous epithelium
-Protection from
mechanical stresses
and microorganisms
-Epidermis
-Mouth, pharynx,
superior larynx,
esophagus
-Vagina
-Anal canal
Regeneration
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
-Some absorption
and secretion
-Ducts of sweat
glands
Regeneration

Type of Tissue Structure Function(s) Location(s)
Heals by
Fibrosis or
Regeneratio
n?
Stratified columnar epithelium
-Protection
-Some absorption
and secretion
-Ducts of certain
glands
-Conjunctiva
-Parts of male
urethra
Regeneration
Transitional epithelium
-Protection
-Gives tissues added
distensibility
-Urinary bladder
-Ureter
-Urethra
Regeneration
Connective tissue
Loose CT
-Support
-Protection
-Houses blood
vessels supplying
epithelium
-Deep to
epidermis
-Walls of hollow
organs