A: Histology surface endothelium Flashcards
Locations of simple squamous epithelium?
Alveoli
Mesothelium
Endothelium (heart, blood + lymphatic vessels)
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Simple squamous forming walls of alveoli
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Simple squamous lining walls of blood vessels
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Simple cuboidal epithelium
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Simple columnar epithelium
Simple columnar ciliated epithelium function
Propels fluid & particles
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Nuclei height will vary
- Secretes mucus which is propelled by cilia
- Lines upper respiratory tract
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Keratinised stratified squamous epithelium on skin
Stratified cuboidal epithelium function + location
- Protection
- Forms ducts of exocrine glands
- Mammary glands
- Salivary glands
Where is urothelium found
- Ureters, urinary bladder + proximal urethra
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Simple squamous epithelium
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Pseudostratified epithelium
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Simple columnar epithelium
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Stratified columnar epithelium
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Stereocilia