Epithelial tissue Flashcards by Allison Redinger | Brainscape

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a singular flat layer of cells

A

simple squamous

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simple squamous function

A

passage of materials by diffusion and filtration

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simple squamous locations

A

lining of the mouth, blood vessels

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stratified squamous function

A

protects underlying areas subject to abrasion

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stratified squamous location

A

vagina, lining of the mouth

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simple cuboidal function

A

secretion and absorbion

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simple cuboidal locations

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kidney tubules, ovary surface

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stratified cuboidal function

A

release substance

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stratified cuboidal locations

A

salivary glands, sweat glands

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simple columnar functions

A

absorption, secretion of mucus, propels mucus

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simple colomnar locations

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small bronchi, uterine tubes

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pseudostrafied columnar functions

A

propels mucus, secretion of mucus

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pseudostratified columnar locations (ciliated)

A

ducts of large glands

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pseudostratified columnar locations (non-ciliated)

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upper respiratory, male urethera

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goblet cells functions

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secrete mucus, nutrient digestion

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cilia functions

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move mucus through the respiratory tract

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keratin

A

blocks harmful UV rays