Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
Basic properties of epithelial
Highly cellular
Avascular
Innervated
Regenerative
Important functions of Epithelial
Lines body cavities and structures
Secretion of substances
Absorption of substances
Complexities of Epithelial
Simple
Stratified
Shape of Epithelial cells
Squamous
Cuboidal
Columnar
Name of top surface
apical
Name of bottom surface
Basal
What does simple squamous epithelial tissue look like
Single layer of flattened cells
Function of simple squamous epithelial
Diffusion
Filtration
Provide slick-friction reducing lining
Where is simple squamous located
Air sacs of lungs
Lining of heart
Blood vessels
Lining of ventral cavity
What does simple cuboidal look like
Single layer of cube like cells with large circular nuclei
What is the function of simple cuboidal
Secretion
Absorption
Where is simple cuboidal located
Ducts
Kidneys
Ovary surface
What does simple columnar look like
Single layer of tall cells with round to oval shaped nuclei
What is the function of simple columnar
Secretion
Absorption
Where is simple columnar located
Digestive tract
Gallbladder
Excretory Ducts
