Histology Flashcards

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Epithelial tissue

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Covers the body surface, lines internal organs, and forms glands

Functions in protection, absorption, secretion

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2
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Apical surface

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Free exposed edge

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3
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Lateral surface

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Contacts adjacent epithelial cells

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4
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Basal surface

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Contracts basement membrane

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5
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Basement membrane

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Connects epithelial tissue to underlying tissue

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6
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Stratified

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Multiple layers

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7
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Simple

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Single layer

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8
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Squamous

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Flat

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9
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Cuboidal

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Tall as it is wide

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10
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Columnar

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Taller than it is wide

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11
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Simple squamous epithelium

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Single layer of flat cells

Forms very thin delicate membranes

Allows for easy movement of molecules across the membrane

Found in kidney glomeruli, alveoli of the lungs, lining of the heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, serous membrane

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12
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Simple cubodial epithelium

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Single layer of cube shaped cell

Capable of secretion and absorption

Found in kidney tubules, small ducts and glands, and covering the ovary

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