epithelial cells Flashcards
simple squamous function
secretion (easy diffusion)
simple squamous location
lungs, kidneys, blood vessels
simple cuboidal function
absorption, secretion, mucous production
simple cuboidal location
liver, glands, lungs, kidney
simple columnar function
absorption and secretion
simple columnar location
GI tract, uterus, kidneys
pseudostratified columnar function
secretes and propels mucous
pseudostratified columnar location
respiratory tract and portions of male urethra
stratified squamous function
protection
stratified squamous location
epidermis, mouth and vagina
stratified cuboidal function
secretion
stratified cuboidal location
sweat glands
transitional epithelium function
allows filling of urinary bladder
transitional epithelium location
urinary bladder and ureter