Epithelium, Connective And A Few Xxtra Flashcards
Simple squamous
Rapid diffusion and filteration
-alveoli and mesothelium
Simple cuboidial
Absorption and secretion
-kidney tubules, thyroid gland
Nonciliated simple columnar
Absorption and secretion (mucin)
-digestive tract, lining stomach
ciliated simple columnar
Secretion (mucin) and movement of
-uterine tubes, bronchioles
Pseudostratified columnar (ciliated and nonciliated)
Protection
-ciliated: respiratory tract
-nonciliated: epidiymus
Keratinzied stratified squamous
Protection
-epidermis of skin
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous
Protection
-lining of the vagina
Stratified cuboidial
Protection and secretion
-exocrine gland, male urethra
Stratified columnar
Protection and secretion
-exocrine gland, male urethra
Transitional
Distension and relaxation
-urinary bladder
Areolar
Surrounds and protects
-subcutaneous layer
Adipose
Stores energy
-subcutaneous layer
Reticular
Supportive framework
-stroma (spleen, lymph node)
Dense regular
Attachment and resist stress
-tendon, ligament
dense irregular
Durable and resist stress
-dermis