Epithelial Tissue Flashcards by Shea Denahy | Brainscape

Q

what is epithelial tissue

A

covers body surfaces in and out
attached to connective tissue at
basement membrane
reproduce rapidly, rapid healing (scarring)

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Functions of epithelial tissue

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protection, secretion, absorbtion, excretion, senses

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Single layer-

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simple

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multiple layers

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stratified

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flat

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squamous

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square

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cuboidal

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rectangle/column

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columnar

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Form of simple squamous

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flat, thin, single layer

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Function of simple squamous

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Diffusion of oxygen and CO2

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location of simple squamous

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air sacs of lungs, capillaries

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Form of simple cuboidal

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single layer, cube-shaped cells

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Function of simple cuboidal

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secretion and absorbtion

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Location of simple cuboidal

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kidney and ovaries

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Form of Simple columnar

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single layer, long cells

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Function of simple columnar

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absorbtion of nutrients

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location of simple columnar

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digestive tract

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Form of stratified squamous

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multi-layered, squamous cells

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location of stratified squamous

A

outer layer of skin

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function of stratified squamous

A

protection

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pseudostratified columnar form

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single layer with nucli at different levels

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pseudostratified columnar function

A

moves air and removes debris

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pseudostratified columnar location

A

air passages (trachea)

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transitional epithelium form

A

thick layered cuboidal cells

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transitional epithelium function

A

forms thin membrane

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Transitional epithelium location

A

urinary bladder

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Glandular epithelium function

A

secrete substances

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function of cilia

A

movement

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function of microvilli

A

increase absorption of nutrients