Epithelial Tissue Functions And Locations Flashcards
Simple Squamous functions…
Fu: Filtration, diffusion, rapid exchange of materials
Simple Cuboidal functions…
Fu: Secretion and absorption
Simple Columnar functions…
Fu: Secretion, absorption; may include cilia, goblet cells, microvilli
Pseudostratified columnar functions…
Fu: Secretion; may include cilia
Stratified Squamous functions…
Fu: Protection (abrasion, water loss, UV radiation)
Transitional Epithelium functions…
Fu: Stretches to accommodate changes in volume
Simple Squamous locations…
Fi: Air sacs of lungs, kidney filtration membranes, lines blood vessels, serous membranes
Simple Cuboidal locations…
Fi: Kidney tubules and glands
Simple columnar locations…
Fi: Lining of spinal cord and brain (ciliated), GI tract and kidney ducts (non ciliated)
Pseudostratified columnar locations…
Fi: Respiratory tract
Stratified squamous locations…
Fi: Keratinized found in superficial layer of skin; Non-keratinized lines mouth, esophagus
Transitional Epithelium locations…
Fi: Lines portions of the urinary system (e.g. urinary bladder)
