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Epithelia Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of Epithelia tissue?

A

Covering
Lining
absorption
Secretion

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2
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What are the 3 types of Epithelia tissue

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Simple
Stratified
Pseudostratified

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3
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What are the 3 different in simple epithelia?

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Squamous
Cuboidal
Columnar

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4
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Primary function of Simple Squamous Epithelium?

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regulation of diffusion from lumen

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5
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Location-specific name for SSE lining the wall of a blood vessel

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Endothelium

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6
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The function of stratified squamous Epithelium Keratinized

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Protection, water preservation

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7
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The function of Stratified squamous epithelium non-keratinized

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protection and secretion: prevent water loss

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8
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Function for Cuboidal Epithelium

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absorption and secretion

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9
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Function of Columnar Epithelium

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absorption/secretion

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10
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what is the function of Simple Columnar Epithelium with microvilli?

A

absorptive

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11
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What is the function of a simple ciliated Columnar epithelium?

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secretory function

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12
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what is the purpose of goblet cells?

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found in epithelial among epithelial cells where lubrication is needed

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13
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The function of exocrine glands

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secrete substances to an external layer

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14
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The function of Endocrine glands

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secrete products to the blood stream

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15
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What do Mucous acini secrete?

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Mucous substance ( non-polar)

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What do Serous Acini secrete?

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Digestive enzymes ( polar substance)

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