Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
Well suited for diffusion
Simple Squamous Epithelium
Secretion and sometimes absorption
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Makes product and secretes it into the matrix. Product is ALWAYS a hormone
Endocrine
This type of gland secretes its products outside of itself using a duct.
Exocrine
Absorber
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Sweep debris out of lungs
Psudostratified columnar epithelium
Takes lots of low energy friction. Protects from fluid loss and invasion
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
A tough protective and waterproof protein that can be added to stratified squamous
Keratin
Any type of cancer to the epithelial tissue
Carcinoma
80% of skin cancers; looks like a pimple that won’t go away
Basal Cell Carcinoma
15% of skin cancers; can appear red and scaly
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
3-5% of skin cancers; DEADLY; grows down through basement membrane
Malignant Melanoma
ABCD Method of Looking for Skin Cancer
Asymmetry; Boarder; Color; Diameter
Secretor
Stratified Cuboidal