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epithelial tissue Flashcards

1
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What are tissues?

A

Groups of similar cells that perform specific functions

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What does epithelial tissue do?

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It covers exposed surfaces & cavities

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What are the characteristics of epithelial tissue?

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-Packed close together
-Attached to underlying tissue called the basement membrane
-Avascularity: no blood vessels
-Regeneration

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4
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What is squamos?

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Thin and flat cells

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5
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What is cuboidal?

A

Square shaped cells

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6
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What is columnar?

A

Tall rectangles

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What is simple?

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Single cell layer

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What is stratified?

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Several layers of cells

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What is pseudostratified?

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Appears stratified but it is a single cell layer

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What is the location of simple squamos?

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Alveoli of lungs, bowman’s capsule of nephron, endothelium of blood vessels

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What is the function of simple squamos?

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Filtration, diffusion, osmosis

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What is the location of simple cuboidal?

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Covers the surface of the ovary, lines nephron tubules

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What is the function of simple cuboidal?

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Secretion (secrete enzymes) absorption (take in nutrients + carbs)

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What is the location of simple columnar?

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Lines stomach, uterus, intestines, & gallbladder

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What is the function of simple columnar?

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Secretion (secrete enzymes) absorption (take in nutrients + carbs)

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What is the location/function of stratified squamous nonkeratinized?

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Esophagus, vagina, mouth
function: protection

17
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What is the location/function of stratified squamous keratinized?

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Epidermis of skin
function: protection

18
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What is the location of pseudostratified cilliated columnar epithelium?

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Trachea (windpipe) & oviducts (fallopian tubes)

19
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What is the function of pseudostratified cilliated columnar epithelium?

A

Secretion + movement by cillia

20
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What is the location of transitional?

A

Lines urinary bladder & ureter

21
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What is the function of transitional?

A

Distension (stretching)

22
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What is the location of glandular?

A

Endocrine (produce+secrete hormones) & exocrine (secrete sweat) glands

23
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What is the function of glandular?

A

Secretion

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