Epithelium Tissues Flashcards
Simple cuboidal
In the glands, kidney tubules
Limited protection, secretion, absorbtion
Simple Squamous,
In the lungs, alveoli lining of kidney tubules, lining of central body cavities
Allows O2 to diffuse in, and CO2 to diffuse out
Simple columnar
Lining of stomach, intestine, gall bladder , uterine tubes
Protection, absorption, secretion
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
Lining of nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, male reproductive tract
Protection and secretion
Stratified cuboidal
Sweat glands, lining of ducts
Protection and secretion
Stratified squamous
Surface of skin, mouth, throat, esophagus, rectum, Anus, vag
Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens, chemical attack
Keratinized stratified squamous
On the outer layer of skin of hands and feet.
To protect form abrasions, provides a thin layer of skin