Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
1
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simple squamous epithelium
A
- rapid diffusion and filtration of gases, secretion in serous membranes
- lungs(alveoli), lumen lining blood vessels/lymph nodes
2
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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
3
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ciliated simple columnar epithelium
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- secretion and movement of mucus, oocyte (egg) movement
- lung airways, uterine tubes
4
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nonciliated simple columnar epithelium
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- absorption and secretion
- digestive tract lining
5
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ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
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- protection, mucus secretion, movement
- respiratory tract, nasal cavity
6
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nonciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
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- rare protection
- male urethra, epididymis (where sperm passes)
7
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keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
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- protect underlying tissue from abrasion;
- skin epidermis
8
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nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
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- protect underlying tissue from abrasion
- oral cavity, esophagus, vagina, anus
9
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stratified cuboidal epithelium
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- protection and secretion
- endocrine glands, ovarian follicles
10
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stratified columnar epithelium
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- protection and secretion
- salivary glands, conjunctiva
11
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transitional
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protects deeper tissue, allows for stretch;
bladder, urinary tract, uterus
