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Epithelial Tissues Flashcards

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Epithelial Tissues (Location)

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  • Covering Organs
  • Inner linings of body cavities
  • Lining hollow organs
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Basement Membrane (Function)

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Anchors epithelial tissue

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Epithelial Tissue (Function)

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  • Secretion
  • Absorption
  • Excretion
  • Sensory Reception
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Simple Epithelium

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1 Layer

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Stratified Epithelium

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2+ Layers

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Squamous Epithelium

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thin & flat

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Cuboidal Epithelium

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Cube-shaped / square shaped

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Columnar Epithelium

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Tall and thin

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Simple Squamous Epithelium (shape)

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1 layer of thin & flat cells

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Simple Squamous Epithelium (location)

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Lining the air sacs of lungs

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Simple Squamous Epithelium (function)

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Diffusion and filtration

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium (shape)

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1 layer of cube-shaped cells (centrally located nuclei)

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium (location)

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Ovaries, kidney tubules, certain glands (salivary glands, thyroid glands, liver)

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium (function)

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Secretion and absorption

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Simple Columnar Epithelium (shape)

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1 layer of tall & thin cells

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Simple Columnar Epithelium (location)

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Stomach and Intestines

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Simple Columnar Epithelium (function)

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Provides protection for underlying tissues
Secretes mucus (protective fluid)

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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (shape)

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Only one layer, long cells

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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (location)

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Lining passages of the respiratory system

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium (shape)

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2+ cell layers, thick tissue

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium (location)

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Lining the mouth and throat

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium (function)

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Forming the epidermis

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium (shape)

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2 or 3 layers of cube-shaped cells

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium (function)

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Forming lining of a lumen, provides protection

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium (location)

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Lining ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas

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Stratified Columnar Epithelium (shape)

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2+ layers, superficial cells are elongated and deeper layers are cuboidal

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Stratified Columnar Epithelium (location)

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Male urethra and parts of the pharynx

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Transitional Epithelium (shape)

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Specialized to change in shape based on tension

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Transitional Epithelium (location)

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Lining urinary bladder, ureters, and part of the urethra

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Transitional Epithelium (function)

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  • Provides a barrier to prevent contents of urinary tract from diffusing into environment
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Glandular Epithelium (location)

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Columnar epithelium and Cuboidal Epithelium

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Glandular Epithelium (function)

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Cells specialized to produce and secrete substances into ducts or body fluids

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