Exam 1 (Functions & Locations) Flashcards
Simple Squamous Function
- Rapid diffusion and filtration
- Secretion in serous membranes
Simple Squamous Location
- alveoli
- lumen of blood & lymph vessels
- serous membranes of cavities
Simple Cuboidal Function
- absorption and secretion
- forms secretory tissue of most glands and small ducts
Simple Cuboidal Location
- kidney tubules
- thyroid gland follicles
- surface of ovary
- exocrine glands
Ciliated Pseudostratified Function
- protection
- secretion of mucin and movement of mucus along apical surface of epithelium by cilia
Ciliated Pseudostratified Location
- Respiratory tract
- Nasal cavity
- Pharanyx, larynx, trachea, and bronch
Nonciliated Pseudostratified Function
Protection
Nonciliated Pseudostratified Location
Male urethra
Epididymis
Keratinized Stratified Squamous Function
protection of underlying tissue from abrasion
Keratinized Stratified Squamous Location
- Epidermis
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous function
- protection of underlying tissue from abrasion
Nonkeratinized stratified squamouslocation
- oral cavity
- pharynx
- esophagus
- vagina
- anus
Stratified Cuboidal Function
- protection
- secretion
Stratified Cuboidal Location
- exocrine glands
- ovarian follicles
Stratified Columnar Function
- protection
- secretion
Stratified Columnar Location
- salivary gland
- conjunctiva
- membranous male urethra
Transitional Function
- accommodates urine volume changes by distending or relaxing
Transitional location
- urinary bladder lining
- ureters
- urethra
Areolar Loose Connective Components
- Fibroblasts
- Collagen fibers
- Elastic fibers
- Ground substance
Areolar Loose Connective Function
- Protects tissues and organs