Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
What is the function of squamous tissue?
Aid in filtration and diffusion.
Where is squamous tissue found?
Lungs/ alveoli and inner lining of the heart.
Which tissue is affected by canine para influenza?
Squamous
How thick is squamous tissue?
One cell.
Where is cuboidal tissue found?
Kidneys.
What disease affects cuboidal tissue?
Diabetes and UTIs
What does cuboidal tissue do?
Aids in absorption.
What does columnar and ciliated columnar tissue do?
Aids in secretion and absorption.
Where is columnar tissue found?
Digestive tract, reproductive tract and respiratory tract.
What disease affects columnar tissue?
Pyometra
Where is glandular tissue found?
Sweat glands and pancreas.
What does glandular tissue do?
Produces and released substances.
Where is transitional tissue found?
Vessels.
What do transitional tissue do?
Stretch and accommodate different volumes.
Where is stratified tissue?
Around the edge of the mouth and skin.
What does stratified tissue do?
Protect from abrasion and mechanical stress.
What disease affects stratified tissue?
Myxomatosis.
Where is pseudostratified tissues?
The respiratory tract.
What do pseudostratisfied tissues do?
Remove debris/ mucus.
