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Epithelial Tissue Flashcards

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Covers a body surface or lines a body cavity

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Epithelial tissue

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2
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Forms parts of most glands

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Epithelial Tissue

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3
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Protection, Secretion, Absorption, Diffusion, Filtration, Sensory reception

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Functions of Epithelia

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4
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Epithelial are composed almost entirely of cells. These cells are separated by minimal extracellular material

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Cellularity

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5
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Adjacent epithelial cells joined by the special junction

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Specialized contacts

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6
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The cell’s region near the apical surface differs from those near the basal surface.

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Polarity

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7
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space within tube: the space inside any tubular structure in the body such as an intestine, artery, or vein

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Lumen

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Not associated with or supplied by blood vessels.

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Avascular

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To supply (an organ or a body part) with nerves.

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Innervate

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10
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Lost cells are quickly replaced by cell division The tissue with the greatest capacity for regeneration is epithelium

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Regeneration

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11
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cells are wider than tall (plate-like)

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Squamos

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cells are as wide as tall, like cubes

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Cuboidal

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cells are taller than they are wide, like columns

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Columnar

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single layer; form the thin serous membranes, flat cells with disc-shaped nuclei, What tissue is this

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Simple Squamous Epithelium

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15
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The function of this tissue is for the Passage of materials by passive diffusion and filtration, Secretes lubricating substances in serosae

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Simple Squamous Epithelium

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16
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The location of this tissue is the Alveolar sacs of the lungs, Renal corpuscles, and Alveoli of lung, Lining of the heart, blood, and lymphatic vessels, and the Lining of the ventral body cavity (serosae)

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Simple Squamous Epithelium

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A single layer of cubelike cells with large, spherical central nuclei, what tissue is this

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Simple cuboidal Epithelium

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The function of this tissue is secretion and absorption

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

19
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The location of this tissue is the Tubules of the kidney, secretory portions of small glands, ovary surface

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

20
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A single layer of column-shaped (rectangular) cells with oval nuclei, What tissue is this

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

21
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The function of this tissue is Absorption; secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances. Ciliated type propels mucus or reproductive cells by ciliary action

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

22
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The location of this tissue is the Lining of the stomach, digestive tract, gallbladder, and ducts of some glands and Lines of small bronchi, uterine tubes, and uterus

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

23
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May contain goblet cells and bear cilia, Nuclei lie at varying heights within cells, What tissue is this

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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

24
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The function of this tissue is secretion of mucus; propulsion of mucus by cilia

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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

25
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The location of this tissue is Ducts of male reproductive tubes, Ducts of large glands, Lines of trachea, and most of the upper respiratory tract

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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

26
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Many layers of cells are squamous in shape, Deeper layers of cells appear cuboidal or columnar, Thickest epithelial tissue

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium

27
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Two types of Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Keratinized and Nonkeratinizied

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Tension-resisting protein found in the epidermis, hair, and nails; ________ makes these structures tough and able to resist friction

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Keratin

29
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Protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion

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Keratinized

30
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Forms epidermis

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Keratinized

31
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forms lining of mucous membranes, Esophagus, Mouth, Anus, Vagina, Urethra

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Nonkeratinized

32
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Forms moist lining of body openings

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Nonkeratinized

33
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Generally two layers of cube-shaped cells, what tissue is this

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

34
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The function of this tissue is protection

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

35
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The location of this tissue is the Mammary glands, Salivary glands, and Largest sweat glands

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

36
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several layers; basal cells usually cuboidal; superficial cells elongated

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Stratified Columnar Epithelium

37
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The function of this tissue is protection and secretion

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Stratified Columnar Epithelium

38
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The location of this tissue is a Rare tissue type, Found in the male urethra and large ducts of some glands

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Stratified Columnar Epithelium

39
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Has characteristics of stratified cuboidal and stratified squamous, Superficial cells dome-shaped when the bladder is relaxed, squamous when full, what tissue is this

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Transitional Epithelium

40
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The function of this tissue permits distension of urinary organs when they are filled with urine

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Transitional Epithelium

41
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The location of this tissue is the epithelium of the urinary bladder, ureters, proximal urethra

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Transitional Epithelium

42
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The function of __________ epithelium is secretion, which is accomplished by glandular cells.

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Glandular

43
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the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal body, the ovaries, and the testes are all examples of what gland

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Endocrine Glands

44
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Mucus-secreting glands, Sweat and oil glands, Salivary glands, Liver, and pancreas are all examples of what gland

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Exocrine glands

Chapter 4: Tissues (5 decks)

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