Epithelial Tissues Flashcards
type 1 pneumocytes
simple squamous
endothelium of all blood vessels
simple squamous
parietal layer of bowmans capsule
simple squamous
mesothelium of all body cavities
simple squamous
corneal endothelium
simple squamous
skin
stratified squamous cornified
oral cavity
stratified squamous non cornified
esophagus
stratified squamous non cornified
corneal epithelium
stratifued squamous non cornified
anus below the anal valves
stratified squamous non cornified
vagina up to the cervix
stratified squamous non cornified
female urethra
stratified squamous non cornified
male urethra fossa navicularis
stratified squamous non cornified
organs that are constantly exposed to fluids or other substances will usually have squamous type of epithelium
squamous epithelium
keratinized/cornified type of squamous epithelium is only present in skin, tongue and lips where it is most needed
squamous epithelium
this type of epithelium is found lining small ducts and tubules that have excretory, secretory or absorptive functions
cuboidal epithelium
it may be active or passive
cuboidal epithelium
Germinal epithelium that produces egg cells and sperm cells.
cuboidal epithelium
respiratory bronchioles
simple cuboidal
thyroid follicular cells
simple cuboidal
germinal epithelium of the ovary
simple cuboidal
lens of the eye
simple cuboidal
pigment layer of the retina
simple squamous cuboidal
sweat glands, developing ovarian follicles
stratified cuboidal