Classification of Epithelium Tissues Flashcards
What are the 4 types of tissues?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nerve tissue
How many layers does Simple Epithelia have?
one single cell layer
How many layers does Stratified Epithelia have?
two or more cell layers
Squamous cells are
flattened and scale-like
Cuboidal cells are
boxlike
Columnar cells are
tall and column shaped
Simple Epithelia
Stratisfied Epithelia
Squamous Cells
Cuboidal Cells
Columnar Cells
Name the Tissue
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Endothelium lines _____ and _________ vessels.
blood, lymphatic
Mesothelium lines ____ ________.
body cavities
Name the Tissue:
- Location: tubules of kidneys, pancreas, thyroid, small glands, ovary
- Function: secretion, absorption
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Name the Tissue
- Location: most of the digestive tract (stomach to anal canal), gall bladder, ducts of some glands, small bronchi, some parts of the uterus.
- Function: absorption, secretion, propels mucus/reproductive cells.
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Does Simple Columnar Epithelium contain goblet cells?
Yes, it may contain it.