Jackson's Flashcards
prep for test 1
1
Q
Cancer
A
Carcinomas are cancers originating in epithelium
2
Q
Carcinomas are cancers originating in epithelium make up ________ % of cancers
A
90%
3
Q
The Functions of epithelial cells are:
A
Protection Absorption Filtration Excretion Secretion Sensory Reception
4
Q
What are the 4 shapes used to classify cells
A
Squamous
cuboidal
columnar
transitional
5
Q
Define squamous
A
thin flattened cells
6
Q
Define cuboidal
A
cube-like cells
7
Q
Define columnar
A
elongated cells
8
Q
Define transitional
A
layered cells respond to increased tension, distended tissues stretch and layers decrease
9
Q
Name the Layer Types
A
simple
stratified
pseudostratified
10
Q
Define stratified
A
many layers of cells
