Epithelial Flashcards
1
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Simple squamous
A
Single layer of flat cells; air sac of lungs, blood vessels
2
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Simple cuboidal
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Single layer of small cells; thyroid gland, respiratory passages, kidneys
3
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Simple columnar
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Single layer of tall cells; respiratory passages, most of digestive tract
4
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Pseudostratified Cilliated Columnar
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Single layer of tall and short cells; nasal cavity, respiratory tract
5
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Stratified squamous
A
2 or more layers of flat cells; superficial layer of skin, body openings
6
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Stratified cuboidal
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2 or more layers of short cells; ducts of certain glands
7
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Stratified columnar
A
2 or more layers of tall cells; ducts of certain glands
8
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Transitional
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2 or more layers of shape changing cells; urinary bladder, ureters
