Chapter 2 - Stratified Epithelia Flashcards

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Stratified Epithelia are epithelial tissues that are (1).

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  1. Mang layered.
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What are the two main types of stratified epithelia?

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  1. Stratified squamous epithelium
  2. Transitional epithelium
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Stratified squamous epithelium is (1) layers of (2) cells.

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  1. Many
  2. Flattened
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What are the two major sub types of stratified squamous epithelium?

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  1. Keratinized epithelium
  2. Non-karotinized stratified squamous epithelium
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Keratinized epithelium is found on the (1) and is strengthened by the protein (2).

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  1. Skin
  2. Keratin
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Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in (1) membranes like the oral cavity and vagina. They do not have (2).

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  1. Mucous
  2. Keratin
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Transitional epithelium describes cells that are able to change their (1). The cells can either bunch up and become (2), or (3) out into a few layers. This is tissue that lines part of the urinary tract including the (4).

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  1. Shape
  2. Thick
  3. Stretch
  4. Bladder
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