Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
Simple squamous
Single layer of cells.
Absorption, secretion, filtration.
Location: kidneys, lungs
Simple cuboidal
Single layer of cells, cube like
Secretion and absorption
Location: glands, kidney tubules, ovary surface
Simple ciliated columnar
Single layer of tall closely packed cells
Absorption and secretion
Location: uterine tubes, some regions of uterus
Simple columnar with goblet cells
Goblet cell releasing mucus in lumen
Absorption and secretion
Location: digestive tract and gall bladder
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar w goblet cells
Ciliated type propels mucus
Secretion
Location: upper respiration tract and trachea
Stratified squamous
Several layers of cells
Protection, made for wear and tear
Location: skin, mouth, vagina
Transitional
Stretch
Change shape as they stretch
Location: urinary bladder
