Epithelial Tissue Names & Functions Flashcards

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Simple Squamous

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Diffusion, Filtration, Secretion - Kidney, lungs, lining of heart, blood vessels

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Simple cubodial

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Secretion and Absorption - Kidneys, ovaries, small glands

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Simple Columnar

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Absorption, secretion of mucus or reproductive cells - digestive tract, stomach, gall bladder, bronchi, uterus

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Pseudostratified Columnar

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Secretes mucus, propulsion - trachea, respiratory tract, male sperm carrying ducts

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Stratified squamous

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Protects tissues subject to abrasion - mouth, vagina, skin

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Transitional Epithelium

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Stretches - bladder, ureters, urethra

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