epithelial tissue Flashcards
1
Q
epithelial tissue (covering or skin)
A
squamous (squashed)
columnar
cuboidal (cubed)
stratified/layered
2
Q
connective tissue
A
proper
liquid
supporting
3
Q
proper
A
areolar (space)
dense (no space)
4
Q
liquid
A
blood
lymph
5
Q
supporting (structure)
A
cartilage
bone
6
Q
squamous epithelium
A
flat cells
joining without any intercellular spaces
single, flat nucleus
7
Q
functions of squamous epithelium
A
thin cells allow diffusion
makes internal surfaces smooth
reduces friction
8
Q
cuboidal epithelium
A
cubic to rounded cells
no intercellular spaces
single nucleus
9
Q
columnar epithelium
A
elongated cells
oval nucleus
has goblet cells that secrete mucus/slime
10
Q
layered epithelium
A
arranged in layers
formed in the deeper layer
pushed upwards
flatten and harden
contain keratin
