Epithelial Cells And Glands Flashcards
Where are simple tubular glands located?
Large intestine.
Name the cellular domains on epithelial cells?
Free surface, apical, lateral, basil, basement.
Where are simple coiled tubular glands located?
The skin. In sweat glands.
Where are simple branched tubular glands located?
Stomach.
Where are simple acinar glands located?
Urethra.
Where are branched acinar glands located?
Stomach and mucus secreting glands of the cardia.
Where are compound tubular glands located?
Duodenum
Where are compound acinar glands located?
Pancreas
Where are compound tubuloacinar glands located?
Submandibular salivary glands, mammary gland, lacrimal gland.
Where are simple squamous cells located? What is their function?
Vascular system, body cavities, Bowmans capsule, respiratory spaces in lung.
Function: exchange and barrier
Where are simple cuboidal cells located? What is their function?
Small ducts of exocrine glands, surface of ovary, kidney tubules, thyroid follicles.
Function: absorption and secretion
Where are simple columnar cells located? What is their function?
Small intestines and colon, stomach lining, gastric glands, gallbladder.
Function: absorption and secretion
Where are pseudostratified cells located? What is their function?
Trachea and efferent ductiles of epididymis.
Function: secretion, absorption
Where are stratified squamous cells located? What is their function?
Epidermis, vagina, oral cavity, esophagus
Function: barrier, protection
Where are stratified cuboidal cells located? What is their function?
Sweat gland ducts, large ducts of exocrine glands
Function: barrier, conduit
