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Epithelia types Flashcards

1
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oesophagus

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

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stomach

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simple columnar epithelium

gastric pits

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mouth

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mostly stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

keratinising parts- gums, hard palate, underside of tongue

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upper surface of tongue

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stratified squamous keratinising epithelium

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lower surface of tongue

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

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dorsal tongue

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stratified squamous keratinising epithelium

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ventral tongue

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

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small intestine

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simple columnar

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large intestine

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simple columnar

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rectum

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simple columnar

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11
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anus proximal end

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stratified squamous epithelium

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anus distal end

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stratified squamous keratinising epithelium

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gallbladder

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simple columnar

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14
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skin

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stratified squamous keratinising epithelium

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15
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mesothelium

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simple squamous epithelium

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16
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fallopian tubes

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ciliated simple columnar epithelium

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endometrium

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ciliated simple columnar epithelium

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18
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endocervix

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simple columnar epithelium

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19
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ectocervix

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

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20
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vagina

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

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labia majora

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stratified squamous keratinising epithelium

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rete testis

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simple cuboidal epithelium

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epididymis

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

stereocilia- non motile but aid absorption

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vas deferens

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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ejaculatory duct

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simple columnar epithelium

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bulbourethral gland

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simple columnar epithelium

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seminal vesicle

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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oropharynx

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

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29
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larynx

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ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

respiratory epithelium

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30
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true vocal cords

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

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31
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vestibular folds

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respiratory epithelium

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32
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trachea

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pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

respiratory epithelium

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bronchi

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ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

respiratory epithelium

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34
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terminal bronchioles

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simple cuboidal ciliated epithelium

35
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respiratory bronchioles

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simple cuboidal ciliated epithelium

36
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hard palate

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stratified squamous keratinising epithelium

37
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soft palate

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

38
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alveoli

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simple squamous epithelium

39
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cornea

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

40
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proximal convoluted tubule

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simple cuboidal epithelium with microvilli

41
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distal convoluted tubule

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simple cuboidal epithelium

42
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loop of henle

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simple squamous epithelium

43
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collecting ducts

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simple cuboidal/columnar epithelium

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renal pelvis

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urothelium

45
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ureter

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urothelium

46
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bladder

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urothelium

47
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blood vessels

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endothelium

48
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lymphatic vessels

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endothelium

49
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epiglottis

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

50
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vermiform appendix

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simple columnar epithelium

51
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sinusoids

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endothelium with kupffer and ito cells interspersed

52
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proximal biliary tree

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simple cuboidal epithelium

53
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distal biliary tree

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stratified cuboidal epithelium

54
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respiratory epithelium

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ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

55
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urothelium

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‘transitional epithelium’
umbrella cell layer on surface with tight junctions
pseudostratified polygonal layer beneath
basal layer of cuboidal cells on basement memrbane

56
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olfactory epithelium

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium
bipolar neurons with dendritic processes-stereocilia receptors
sustentacular cells provide metabolic and physical support
bowmans glands-secretions

57
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proximal penile/spongy urethra

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

58
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prostatic urethra

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urothelium

59
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membranous urethra

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

urothelium without umbrella cells

60
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distal penile/spongy urethra

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

61
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proximal female urethra

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urothelium

62
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distal female urethra

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

63
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sinuses

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respiratory epithelium

64
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function of simple squamous epithelium

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  • allows for diffusion/filtration

- secretion of lubricating substances

65
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function of simple cuboidal epithelium

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secretion and absorption

66
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function of simple columnar epithelium

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some secretion and absorption, may be ciliated

67
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function of stratified squamous epithelium

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abrasion protection

68
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function of urothelium

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waterproof and able to stretch/expand

69
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what are chondroblasts?

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cells which secrete extracellular matrix of cartilage

70
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what are chondrocytes?

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matured chondroblasts which have become trapped in matrix of cartilage

71
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what are the names of the internal and external layers of muscle in the uterus wall?

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myometrium (external layer)

endometrium (internal layer)

72
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lip

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

73
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where would you expect to find hyaline cartilage?

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ribs, nose, larynx (arytenoids, cricoid, thyroid), trachea

74
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where would you expect to find fibro cartilage?

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intervertebral discs, joint capsules, ligaments

75
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where would you expect to find elastic cartilage?

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external ear, larynx (corniculate, cuniform, epiglottis)

76
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what type of collagen makes up hyaline cartilage?

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type 2 collagen

77
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which structures consist of type 1 collagen?

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bone, skin, tendons

78
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which structures consist of type 2 collagen?

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cartilage

79
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which structures consist of type 3 collagen?

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reticular fibres

80
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which structures consist of type 4 collagen?

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basal lamina, basement membrane

81
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which structures consist of type 5 collagen?

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cell surfaces, hair, placenta

82
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what is the function of fibroblasts?

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synthesise collagen and ground substance of extracellular matrix

83
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respiratory segment of nose

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respiratory epithelium with concha/turbinates

84
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olfactory segment of nose

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olfactory epithelium- roof of nasal cavity

Histology epithelia/basics (2 decks)

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