Epithelia Flashcards
What classification of epithelium is found in the URT. -Trachea -Nasopharynx -Bronchi
Pseudo-stratified cilliated
What classification of epithelium is found in the
mouth?
Stratified squamous, some keratinisation in mouth-breathers
What classification of epithelium is found in the Oesophagus?
Stratified squamous
What classification of epithelium is found in the Anal canal?
Stratified squamous
What classification of epithelium is found in the vagina?
Stratified squamous
What classification of epithelium is found on the Cornea of the eye?
Stratified squamous
What classification of epithelium is found on the surface of the skin?
Stratified squamous, Keratinised
What classification of epithelium is found in the Alveoli of the Lungs?
Simple squamous
What classification of epithelium is found in Serous membranes?
Simple squamous (mesothelium)
What classification of epithelium is found in the Stomach?
Simple Columnar
What classification of epithelium is found in the Small Intestine?
Simple Columnar with micro-villi
What classification of epithelium is found in the Colon
Smile columnar (and goblet cells) (no micro-villi)
What classification of epithelium is found in the Epiglottis?
Stratified squamous on the Oesophageal side and psuedostratified ciliated on the Tracheal side
What classification of epithelium is found in the Bladder?
Transitional (stratified)
What classification of epithelium is found in the Bowman’s Capsule
Simple squamous
What classification of epithelium is found in the vascular system?
Simple squamous (endothelium)
What classification of epithelial tissue is found in the ducts of exocrine glands?
Simple Cuboidal
What classification of epithelial tissue covers the ovaries?
Simple Cuboidal
What classification of epithelial tissue is in the follicular cells of the thyroid?
Simple Cuboidal
What classification of epithelial tissue is found in the kidney tubules?
Simple Cuboidal
What classification of epithelial tissue is found in the gall bladder?
Simple columnar
What classification of epithelial tissue is found in the ductili of the testis?
Simple columnar
What classification of epithelial tissue is found in the oviducts?
Simple columnar
What classification of epithelial tissue is found in salivary glands?
Stratified cuboidal
