lab 8- epithelial cells (test 1) Flashcards
stratified cuboidal epithelium
2-3 layers, cube shaped cells
function: protection, secretion
location: mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands and pancreas
stratified columnar epithelium
superficial layer of elongated cells, basal layer of cube shaped cells
function: protection, secretion
location: male urethra and parts of pharynx
transitional epithelium
many layers, cube shaped and elongated cells, thinner layers when stretched
function: distensibility, protection
location: urinary bladder and ureters and parts of the urethra
simple squamous epithelium
single thin layer, flattened cells
function: filtration, diffusion, osmosis, secretion
location: air sacs, walls of capillaries, linings of blood vessels, and ventral body cavities
simple cuboidal epithelium
single layer, cube shaped cells
function: secretion, absorption
location: surface of ovaries, linings of kidney tubules, linings of ducts of some glands
simple columnar epithelium
single layer, elongated narrow cells, some ciliated
function: protection, secretion, absorption
location: linings of uterus, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
single layer, elongated cells, some cells do not reach free surface, often ciliated
function: protection, secretion, movement of mucus and substances
location: lining of respiratory tract
stratified squamous epithelium
many layers, top cells flattened, keratinized surface cells of epidermis
function: protection, resists abrasion
location: epidermis of skin, linings of oral cavity, esophagus, vagina and anal canal