lab 5 epithelial tissue Flashcards
lines open area, cells are densely packed, has two sides (top and bottom), supported by underlying connective tissue
epithelial tissue
top surface of epithelial tissue
apical surface
bottom surface of epithelial tissue
basal surface
has nerves
innervated
without vessels (no direct blood supply)
avascular
simple epithelial tissue
one layer
stratified epithelial tissue
multiple layers
flat cell shape
squamous
long thin cell shape
columnar
cube cell shape
cuboidal
single layer of flat cells
simple squamous epithelial tissue
function of simple squamous epithelial tissue
filter, diffuse, lubricate
single layer of cubed cells
simple cuboidal epithelial tissue
found in alveoli, blood vessels, kidney, endothelium, serous membranes
simple squamous epithelial tissue
found in kidney tubules, glands (salivary, mammary, thyroid, liver)
simple cuboidal epithelial tissue