𝐀𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

🖌️𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙄𝙗𝙞𝙨𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣

Tissues are the foundational of structural and functional organization of living organisms, comprising specific physiological roles critical for the optimization of multicellular life forms.

Here are some tissues we explored in Histology lab:

𝟏. 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐠 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The kidney in frogs is important for waste filtration from the bloodstream and the regulation of water electrolyte balance which ensures homeostasis within the amphibian physiology. This tissue is situated along the spinal region in the lower dorsal region.

𝟐. 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The human spleen occupies a significant position in both the immune and circulatory system. It function as a blood filter and oversees the recycling of aged erythrocytes while combatting specific bacterial strains that causes implication in the human body.

𝟑. 𝐂𝐮𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Cuboidal epithelium lines various organ and glandular surfaces. They are predominantly found in renal tubules and gland ducts which aids in secretion and absorption functions.

𝟒. 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Mitochondria is widely known as the ‘powerhouse of the cell’, as it is primarily responsible for synthesizing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the principal energy currency of cells. Mitochondria is also involved in cellular signaling, differentiation, and programmed cell death.

𝟓. 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞
Areolar tissue emerges as a connective tissue variant responsible for maintaining mechanical strength, elasticity, and support.

𝟔. 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Also referred to as Wharton’s jelly, mucoid tissue denotes a gel-like substance found within the umbilical cord. Serving as a cushioning medium for umbilical vessels.

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:
Khan Academy. (n.d.) Tissues, organs, & organ systems. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/principles-of-physiology/body-structure-and-homeostasis/a/tissues-organs-organ-systems

Byjus. (n.d.). Urogenital system of a frog. https://byjus.com/neet/urogenital-system-of-a-frog/

Cleveland Clinic. (2021). Spleen. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21567-spleen

Bernd, K. (n.d.) Simple Cuboidal Epithelium. Epithelial Cells, Davidson College. https://www.bio.davidson.edu/people/kabernd/berndcv/lab/epithelialinfoweb/simple%20cuboidal%20epithelium.html

Byjus. (n.d.). Mitochondria. https://byjus.com/biology/mitochondria/

Byjus. (n.d.) Understanding the Functions of Areolar Connective Tissue. https://byjus.com/biology/areolar-tissue/

Carson, B.M. (2014). Placenta and Extraembryonic Membranes. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/wharton-jelly#:~:text=Umbilical%20Cord,-The%20originally%20broad&text=The%20umbilical%20vessels%20are%20embedded,is%20typically%20twisted%20many%20times.