Epithelium Flashcards
What type of epithelium lines the esophagus?
Non-keratinized stratified
What cell type may be observed in both mesothelium & endothelium?
Simple squamous
What tissue lines the peritoneal cavity?
Mesothelium
From what embryonic germ layer are sweat glands derived from?
Ectoderm
Stratified bordered epithelium is best seen in what part of the body?
Small intestine
What type of epithelium is best for the physiologic requirements for the urinary bladder?
Transitional
Because of the high degree of vascularity, the fallopian tube can effectively be used to study what type of lining tissue?
Endothelium
What is the term for the cell membrane modification that is band-like & surrounds the epithelial cell, generally near the apex?
Zonula adherens
What epithelium lines the bronchi?
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
What type of collagen is the principal one associated w/ the basal lamina?
Type 4
What is the name of the fibrous scleroprotein that is found in the superficial layer of the cutaneous membrane?
Keratin
What is the primary tissue lines the CVS?
Endothelium
What is the best type of epithelium for lining a trachea?
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
What primary tissue lines the inner surface of the heart?
Endothelium
What specialized secretory cell may be observed in both the small intestine & the primary bronchi?
Goblet cell
