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Epithelial Tissues Flashcards

1
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What are the two factors that decide how an epithelial tissue is classified?

A

Shape and Layering

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2
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What are the three shapes of cells in tissues?

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Squamous: flattened
Cuboidal: approx cube shaped
Columnar: Longer than wide

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What are the three types of cell layering?

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Simple
Stratified
Pseudostratified

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What are the two domains of an epithelial cell?

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Apical domain

Basolateral domain

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5
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What is the basolateral domain connected to?

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Basal Lamina

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How is unidirectional movement of transported substances ensured?

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Apical-basolateral polarisation of ion pumps and channels

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What are the two types of protective epithelia?

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Keratinising (dead) and non-keratinising (alive)

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*MCD Tissues Y1* (8 decks)

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