Epithelial Tissue Flashcards

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simple squamous epithelium

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  • rapid diffusion and filtration of gases, secretion in serous membranes
  • lungs(alveoli), lumen lining blood vessels/lymph nodes
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simple cuboidal epithelium

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  • absorption and secretion, form secretory tissue of most glands/small ducts
  • kidney tubes, thyroid glands
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ciliated simple columnar epithelium

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  • secretion and movement of mucus, oocyte (egg) movement
  • lung airways, uterine tubes
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nonciliated simple columnar epithelium

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  • absorption and secretion
  • digestive tract lining
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ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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  • protection, mucus secretion, movement
  • respiratory tract, nasal cavity
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nonciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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  • rare protection
  • male urethra, epididymis (where sperm passes)
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keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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  • protect underlying tissue from abrasion;
  • skin epidermis
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nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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  • protect underlying tissue from abrasion
  • oral cavity, esophagus, vagina, anus
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stratified cuboidal epithelium

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  • protection and secretion
  • endocrine glands, ovarian follicles
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stratified columnar epithelium

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  • protection and secretion
  • salivary glands, conjunctiva
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transitional

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protects deeper tissue, allows for stretch;
bladder, urinary tract, uterus

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