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Epithelia Flashcards

1
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What cell type lines body cavities?

A

Simple squamous.

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What cell type lines respiratory epithelium?

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Simple squamous.

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What cell type lines the bowmans capsule?

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Simple squamous.

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What cell type lines the loop of Henle?

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Simple squamous.

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What cell type lines the inner and middle ear?

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Simple squamous.

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What are the functions of simple squamous epithelium?

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Lubrication, gas exchange, barrier functions and active transport.

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7
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What epithelium lines the thyroid follicles?

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Simple cuboidal.

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What epithelium lines the small ducts of most exocrine glands?

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Simple cuboidal.

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9
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What epithelium lines the kidney tubules?

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Simple cuboidal.

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What epithelium lines the surface of the ovary?

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Simple cuboidal.

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What are the functions of simple cuboidal epithelium?

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Absorption, conduit, secretion, barrier functions and hormone synthesis, storage and metabolism.

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What epithelia lines the stomach and gastric glands?

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Simple columnar.

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13
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What epithelium lines the small intestine and colon?

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Simple columnar.

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14
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What epithelium lines the gall bladder?

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Simple columnar.

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15
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What epithelium lines the large ducts of some exocrine glands?

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Simple columnar.

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16
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What epilepsy lines oviducts?

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Simple columnar.

17
Q

What epithelium lines the uterus?

A

Simple columnar.

18
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What epithelium lines the ductuli efferentes of testes?

A

Simple columnar.

19
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What are the functions of simple columnar epithelium?

A

Absorption, secretion and lubrication.

20
Q

What epithelium lines the nasal cavity, trachea and bronchi?

A

Pseudostratified

21
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What are the functions of pseudostratified epithelium?

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Secretion, conduit, absorption, mucus secretion and particle trapping and removal.

22
Q

Which epithelia are stratified squamous non-keratinised?

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Oral cavity, oesophsgus, larynx, vagina, part of the anal canal, surface of the cornea, inner surface of the eyelid.

23
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What are the functions of stratified squamous non-keratinised epithelium?

A

Protection against abrasion, reduce water loss whilst remaining moist.

24
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What epithelia are stratified squamous keratinised?

A

Surface of skin and some in the oral cavity.

25
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What are the functions of stratified squamous keratinised epithelia?

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Protection against abrasion and physical trauma, prevention of water loss, prevention of ingress of microbes, shield against UV damage.

26
Q

Where is transitional epithelia found?

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Renal calyces, ureters, bladder and urethra.

27
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What are the functions of transitional epithelia?

A

Distensibility, protection of underlying tissue from toxic chemicals.

28
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What cell type lines blood and lymph vessels?

A

Simple squamous.

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