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