epithelial tissues Flashcards
1
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characteristics
A
- polarity
- supported by CT
- avascular but innervated
- regeneration
- specialized contacts
2
Q
transitional
A
F: stretches & permits distention of urinary organ
L: URINARY BLADDER, lines uterus, part of urethra
3
Q
stratified squamous
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F: protect underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion
L: MOUTH, vagina
4
Q
simple cuboidal
A
F: absorption & secretion
L: OVARY, kidney tubules
5
Q
simple squamous
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F: allow material to pass (by diffusion/filtration)
L: AIR SACS, blood vessels, heart lining
6
Q
simple columnar
A
F: absorption & secretion (mucus, enzymes, other substances)
L: tissue lining of digestive tract
7
Q
stratified cuboidal
A
F: protection
L: GLANDS (sweat, mammary, salivary)
8
Q
pseudo-stratified columnar
A
F: secret substance; particularly mucus
L: MALE SPERM CARRYING DUCTS, most upper respiratory tract
