Epithelium Flashcards
FOM 1, Exam 1, Lecture 7
What are the three functions of epithelium?
chemical exchange
homeostasis
absorption/secretion
Where is endothelium found?
blood vessels and lymph vessels
Where is mesothelium found?
peritoneal (abdominal wall) and serous cavities
What is the intraperitoneal layer called?
serosa
What is the retroperitoneal layer called?
adventitia
Where is myoepithelium found?
muscle and glands
Where is neuroepithelium found?
taste buds (sensory information)
Where is simple squamous epithelium found?
blood vessels
body cavities
parietal layer of renal corpuscles
Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?
kidney tubules
small ducts of glands
free surface of ovary
Where is simple columnar epithelium found?
GI tract
uterus
large ducts of some glands
Where is stratified squamous epithelium found?
skin (keratinized) mucous membranes (non-keratinized)
Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium found?
larger ducts of sweat glands
Where is stratified columnar epithelium found?
larger ducts of mammary glands, salivary glands, and exocrine glands
Where is transition epithelium found?
urinary passages
Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium found?
respiratory tract
epididymis
What are the four apical specializations of epithelium?
microvilli
stereocilia
cilia
flagella
What are microvilli comprised of?
folds of cell membranes
What are sterocilia comprised of?
bunches of actin filaments
What are cilia comprised of?
hair-like structures
Where is flagella found?
sperm
Where is microvilli found?
small intestine
proximal renal tubule
Where is stereocilia found?
Organ of Corti (ear)
epididymis
Which apical specializations are non-motile?
microvilli
stereocilia
Which apical specializations are motile?
cilia
flagella
What is the purpose of microvilli?
increase surface area for absorption
What is the purpose of stereocilia in the ear?
hearing/balance
What is the purpose of stereocilia in the epididymis?
absorption