Epithelium Flashcards
Where is Simple squamous epithelium found in the body?
Typically lines blood vessels and body cavities and regulates the passage of substances into the underlying tissue.
Where is Simple cuboidal epithelium found in the body?
This type of epithelium is typically found in glandular (secreting) tissue and kidney tubules.
Where is Simple columnar epithelium found in the body?
This type of epithelium is often specialized for absorption and usually has apical cilia or microvilli. These cells line your stomach and intestines.
Where is Stratified squamous epithelium found in the body?
The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells.
Where is Stratified cuboidal epithelium found in the body?
This type of epithelium is not as common and is found in the excretory ducts of your salivary and sweat glands.
Where is Stratified columnar epithelium found in the body?
This type of epithelium is not as common and is seen in the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) lining your eyelids, where it’s both protective and mucus-secreting.
Where is Pseudostratified columnar epithelium found in the body?
This type of epithelium lines your upper respiratory tract and usually has a lot of cilia.
Where is Transitional epithelium found in the body?
A transitional epithelium (also known as urothelium) is made up of several layers of cells that become flattened when stretched. It lines most of your urinary tract and allows your bladder to expand.
Where is collagen type I found?
Used to provide structure to your skin, bones, tendons and ligaments.
Where is collagen type II found?
This type is found in elastic cartilage, which provides joint support.
Where is collagen type III found?
Liver, Bone marrow, lymphoid organs; also in granulation tissue A.K.A reticulin
Where is collagen type IV found?
Basement membranes
Where is collagen type V found?
Linker to the basement membrane, the cornea
