Epithelial Cell Structures and Organization Flashcards
1
Q
Simple
A
one layer
2
Q
Stratified
A
more than one layer
3
Q
Pseudo-stratified
A
one layer but looks like more than one layer
4
Q
Transitional
A
three to six layers
5
Q
Squamous
A
flat or thin
6
Q
Cuboidal
A
‘square’
7
Q
Columnar
A
tall
8
Q
What is the two-membrane hypothesis?
A
the composition and characteristics of the mucosal (apical) membrane are distinct from those of the serosal (basolateral) membrane