Classification of epithelia Flashcards

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Kinds of squamous epithelia

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  1. Simples squamous
  2. Mesothelium
  3. Endothelium
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Squamous epithelia in charge of absorption and diffusion

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Simple squamous

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Squamous epithelia that lines body cavities

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Mesothelium

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Squamous epithelia that lines heart and blood vessels

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Endothelium

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  • Protects against attacks
  • Keratin protein adds strength and water resistance
  • Keratinized or non-keratinized
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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Kinds of cuboidal epithelia

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

Stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelim in charge of secretion and absorption

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelium in charge of sweat ducts and mammary ducts

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Stratified cuboidal epithelia

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Locations of simple squamous epithelium

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Mesothelia lining pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities;
endothelia lining heart and blood vessels;
portions of kidney tubules (thin sections of nephron loops);
inner lining of cornea; alveoli of lungs

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Functions of simple squamous epithelium

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reduces friction, controls vessel permeability; performs absorption and secretion

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Stratified squamous epithelium locations

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surface of the skin, lining of the mouth, throat, esophagus, rectum, anus, and vagina

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Functions of stratified squamous epithelium

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Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens, and chemical attack

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Locations of simple cuboidal epithelium

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glands
ducts
portions of kidney tubules
thyroid gland

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14
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locations of stratified cuboidal epithelium

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lining of some ducts (rare)

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functions of stratified cuboidal epithelium

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protection
secretion
absorption

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16
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-Tolerates repeated cycles of stretching and recoiling and returns to its previous shape without damage

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Transitional epithelium

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Appearance changes as stretching occurs

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Transitional epithelium

18
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Situated in regions of the urinary system

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Transitional epithelium

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Transitional epithelium can be found in the ________ ________

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urinary bladder

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Locations of transitional epithelium

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urinary bladder, renal pelvis, ureters

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functions of transitional epithelium

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permits expansion and recoil after stretching

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Kinds of columnar epithelia

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Simple columnar epithelium
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Stratified columnar epithelium

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Columnar epithelia in charge of absorption and secretion

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Simple columnar epithelium

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Columnar epithelia in charge of cilia movement

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Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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Columnar epithelia in charge of protection
Stratified columnar epithelium
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Locations of simple columnar epithelium
``` Lining of stomach Intestine Gallbladder Uterine tubes Collecting ducts of kidneys ```
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Functions of simple columnar epithelium
Protection Secretion Absorption
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Locations of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Lining of nasal cavity Trachea Bronchi Portions of mal reproductive tract
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Functions of pseudostratified ciliate columnar epithelium
Protection, secretion, move mucus with cilia
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Locations of the stratified columnar epithelium
``` small areas of the pharynx, anus, mammary glands, salivary gland ducts and urethra ```
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Function of stratified columnar epithelium
Protection