epithelium Flashcards
name the 8 types of epithelium
1-simple squamous
2-simple cuboidal
3-simple columnar
4-pseudostratified columnar
5-stratified squamous
6-stratified cuboidal
7-stratified columnar
8-transitional
where is simple squamous epithelium found?
- alveoli
- heart lining
- blood vessels
- lymph vessels
- thin segment of DL of LoH
what is the function of simple squamous epithelium?
- allows materials to pass through
- filtration
- secretes lubricating substance
where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?
- ducts and secretory portions of small glands
- Kidney tubules
what is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium?
secretes and absorbs
where is simple columnar epithelium found?
ciliated tissue in: bronchi
- uterine tube
- uterus
non-ciliated tissue in:
- digestive tract
- bladder
what is the function of simple columnar epithelium?
- absorbs
- secretes mucous and enzymes
where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium found?
ciliated tissue lines the trachea, and much of upper respiratory tract
what is the function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
- secretes mucous
- ciliated tissue moves mucous
where is stratified squamous epithelium found?
lines esophagus, mouth, vagina
what is the role of stratified squamous epithelium?
protects against abrasion
what is the role of stratified cuboidal epithelium?
protective tissue
where is stratified cuboidal epithelium found?
sweat glands, salivary glands, mammary glands
where is stratified columnar epithelium found?
male urethra and ducts of some glands
what is the role of stratified columnar epithelium?
secretes and protects
