Epithelium Flashcards
Lining of vessels (endothelium); Serous lining of cavities: pericardium, pleura, peritoneum (mesothelium)
Simple squamous
Functions of stratified squamous
Filtration and diffusion
Covering the ovary, thyroid
Simple cuboidal
Simple cuboidal functions
Covering, secretion
Lining of intestine, gallbladder
Simple columnar
Simple columnar functions
Protection, lubrication, absorption, secretion
Epidermis
Stratified squamous keratinized
Stratified squamous keratinized functions
Protection; prevents water loss
Mouth, esophagus, larynx, vagina, anal canal
Stratified Squamous nonkeratinized (moist)
Stratified Squamous nonkeratinized (moist) functions
Protection, secretion; prevents water loss
Sweat glands, developing ovarian follicles
Stratified cuboidal
Stratified cuboidal functions
Protection, secretion
Bladder, ureters, renal calyces
Transitional
Transitional functions
Protection, distensibility
Conjunctiva
Stratified columnar