Epithelia Flashcards
What cell type lines body cavities?
Simple squamous.
What cell type lines respiratory epithelium?
Simple squamous.
What cell type lines the bowmans capsule?
Simple squamous.
What cell type lines the loop of Henle?
Simple squamous.
What cell type lines the inner and middle ear?
Simple squamous.
What are the functions of simple squamous epithelium?
Lubrication, gas exchange, barrier functions and active transport.
What epithelium lines the thyroid follicles?
Simple cuboidal.
What epithelium lines the small ducts of most exocrine glands?
Simple cuboidal.
What epithelium lines the kidney tubules?
Simple cuboidal.
What epithelium lines the surface of the ovary?
Simple cuboidal.
What are the functions of simple cuboidal epithelium?
Absorption, conduit, secretion, barrier functions and hormone synthesis, storage and metabolism.
What epithelia lines the stomach and gastric glands?
Simple columnar.
What epithelium lines the small intestine and colon?
Simple columnar.
What epithelium lines the gall bladder?
Simple columnar.
What epithelium lines the large ducts of some exocrine glands?
Simple columnar.
What epilepsy lines oviducts?
Simple columnar.
What epithelium lines the uterus?
Simple columnar.
What epithelium lines the ductuli efferentes of testes?
Simple columnar.
What are the functions of simple columnar epithelium?
Absorption, secretion and lubrication.
What epithelium lines the nasal cavity, trachea and bronchi?
Pseudostratified
What are the functions of pseudostratified epithelium?
Secretion, conduit, absorption, mucus secretion and particle trapping and removal.
Which epithelia are stratified squamous non-keratinised?
Oral cavity, oesophsgus, larynx, vagina, part of the anal canal, surface of the cornea, inner surface of the eyelid.
What are the functions of stratified squamous non-keratinised epithelium?
Protection against abrasion, reduce water loss whilst remaining moist.
What epithelia are stratified squamous keratinised?
Surface of skin and some in the oral cavity.
