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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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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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skin

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stratified squamous keratinising epithelium

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mesothelium

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simple squamous epithelium

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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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endocervix

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simple columnar epithelium

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ectocervix

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stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium

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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
simple columnar epithelium
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bulbourethral gland
simple columnar epithelium
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seminal vesicle
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
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oropharynx
stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium
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larynx
ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium | respiratory epithelium
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true vocal cords
stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium
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vestibular folds
respiratory epithelium
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trachea
pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium | respiratory epithelium
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bronchi
ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium | respiratory epithelium
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terminal bronchioles
simple cuboidal ciliated epithelium
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respiratory bronchioles
simple cuboidal ciliated epithelium
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hard palate
stratified squamous keratinising epithelium
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soft palate
stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium
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alveoli
simple squamous epithelium
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cornea
stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium
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proximal convoluted tubule
simple cuboidal epithelium with microvilli
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distal convoluted tubule
simple cuboidal epithelium
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loop of henle
simple squamous epithelium
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collecting ducts
simple cuboidal/columnar epithelium
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renal pelvis
urothelium
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ureter
urothelium
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bladder
urothelium
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blood vessels
endothelium
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lymphatic vessels
endothelium
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epiglottis
stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium
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vermiform appendix
simple columnar epithelium
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sinusoids
endothelium with kupffer and ito cells interspersed
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proximal biliary tree
simple cuboidal epithelium
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distal biliary tree
stratified cuboidal epithelium
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respiratory epithelium
ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
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urothelium
'transitional epithelium' umbrella cell layer on surface with tight junctions pseudostratified polygonal layer beneath basal layer of cuboidal cells on basement memrbane
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olfactory epithelium
pseudostratified columnar epithelium bipolar neurons with dendritic processes-stereocilia receptors sustentacular cells provide metabolic and physical support bowmans glands-secretions
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proximal penile/spongy urethra
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
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prostatic urethra
urothelium
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membranous urethra
pseudostratified columnar epithelium | urothelium without umbrella cells
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distal penile/spongy urethra
stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium
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proximal female urethra
urothelium
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distal female urethra
stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium
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sinuses
respiratory epithelium
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function of simple squamous epithelium
- allows for diffusion/filtration | - secretion of lubricating substances
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function of simple cuboidal epithelium
secretion and absorption
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function of simple columnar epithelium
some secretion and absorption, may be ciliated
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function of stratified squamous epithelium
abrasion protection
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function of urothelium
waterproof and able to stretch/expand
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what are chondroblasts?
cells which secrete extracellular matrix of cartilage
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what are chondrocytes?
matured chondroblasts which have become trapped in matrix of cartilage
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what are the names of the internal and external layers of muscle in the uterus wall?
myometrium (external layer) | endometrium (internal layer)
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lip
stratified squamous non keratinising epithelium
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where would you expect to find hyaline cartilage?
ribs, nose, larynx (arytenoids, cricoid, thyroid), trachea
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where would you expect to find fibro cartilage?
intervertebral discs, joint capsules, ligaments
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where would you expect to find elastic cartilage?
external ear, larynx (corniculate, cuniform, epiglottis)
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what type of collagen makes up hyaline cartilage?
type 2 collagen
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which structures consist of type 1 collagen?
bone, skin, tendons
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which structures consist of type 2 collagen?
cartilage
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which structures consist of type 3 collagen?
reticular fibres
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which structures consist of type 4 collagen?
basal lamina, basement membrane
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which structures consist of type 5 collagen?
cell surfaces, hair, placenta
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what is the function of fibroblasts?
synthesise collagen and ground substance of extracellular matrix
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respiratory segment of nose
respiratory epithelium with concha/turbinates
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olfactory segment of nose
olfactory epithelium- roof of nasal cavity

Histology epithelia/basics (2 decks)

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