human anat. - epithelium tissues! Flashcards
layers of the skin: top layer
epidermis
layers of the skin: middle
dermis
layers of the skin: bottom
hypodermis
where is keratin found on your body?
bottom of your feet and palms of your hands
what is the role of stratified squamous epithelium?
to protect
explain the role of cuboidal epithelium and the structure:
forms a cube-like structure, lumen is the space inside and glands secrete the hormones
explain the role of transitional epithelium:
expands, ex: when bladder is full the cell expands and bladder shrinks to fit inside space
explain pseudostratified and the role:
pseudo (fake), 1, protects
simplified definition:
1, single
stratified definition:
multiple
exocrine definition:
out
endocrine definition:
in
cuboidal cells make up what:
glands/ducts
exocrine secretes what:
hormones through ducts
where is stratified columnar located:
pharynx
what are the 3 types of secretion:
holocrine, apocrine, merocrine
what is the function of holocrine:
explodes
what is the function of apocrine:
apart/pinches off
what is the function of merocrine:
the membrane, through channels to outside of cell