Epithelium And Connective Tissue Flashcards
Four types of Tissue
Epithelial, Nervous, Muscle, Connective
Where is Epithelium derived?
Either Ectoderm or Endoderm
Epithelium is an avascular tissue that covers which surfaces?
Exterior Body surfaces, Internal closed cavities, Body Tubes that communicate with the exterior, Glands.
What are the functions of Epithelium?
Receptors for special senses, Protection, Transport, Absorption, Secretion.
What are the Epithelial Domains?
Apical, Lateral, and Basal
How is epithelium classified?
By layers and shape. Simple and Stratified
Types of Simple Epithelium
Single Layer
Squamous, Cuboidal, Columnar
Types of Stratified Epithelium
Multiple Layers
Stratified Squamous, Stratified Cuboidal, Stratified Columnar
What are the special types of Epithelium?
Transitional and Pseudostratified
Where would you moat likely to find Simple Squamous Epithelium in the body?
Vascular System, Bowman’s Capsule, Respiratory space in the lung, Body Cavities.
Where in the body are you most likely to find Simple Cuboidal Epithelium?
Small ducts of exocrine glands, Surface of Ovary (Germinal Epithelium), Kidney Tubules, Thyroid Follicles.
Where are in the body are you most likely to find Sinple Columnar Epithelium?
Small intestine and colon, Stomach lining and Gastric glands, Gallbladder.
Where in the body are you most likely to find Pseudostratified Epithelium?
Trachea and Bronchial Tree, Ductus Deferens, Efferent Ductus of Epididymus
Functions of Simple Squamous Epithelium
Exchange, Barrier in CNS, Exchange and Lubrication, Barrier and Exchange
Functions of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Absorption, Barrier and Secretion
Functions of Simple Columnar Epithelium
Absorption and Secretion
Functions of Pseudostratified Epithelium
Secretion, Absorption and To work as a Conduit
Where in the body would you find Stratified Squamous Epithelium?
Epidermis, Oral Cavity and Esophagus, Vagina
Where in the body would you find Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium?
Sweat glands, Large ducts of exocrine glands, Anorectal Junction
Where in the body would you find Stratified Columnar Epithelium?
Largest ducts of the Exocrine Glands, Anorectal Junction