Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Simple Squamous
A
Allows rapid transport of materials to pass through
2
Q
Simple Cubodial
A
Absorption and secretion
3
Q
Simple Columnar
A
Absorption, secretion, and movement in a specific direction
4
Q
Pseudostratified Columnar
A
Protection and movement of mucous
5
Q
Stratified Squamous (Keratinized)
A
Protection
6
Q
Stratified Cuboidal
A
Protection of glands
7
Q
Stratified Columnar
A
Protection and secretion
8
Q
Transitional Epithelium
A
Expand to hold different liquid volumes
9
Q
Squamous
A
Flat
10
Q
Cubodial
A
Cube-shaped
11
Q
Columnar
A
Tall
12
Q
Simple
A
Single layer
13
Q
Stratified
A
Two or more layers
14
Q
Epithelial Tissue
A
Lines and covers structures within the body
15
Q
Endocrine Gland
A
Release hormones into the blood-stream
