Q1 Station 5 Epithelial tissue Flashcards
Name four primary types of tissues
Connective
Muscle
Epithelial
Nervous
Describe four essential functions of epithelial tissue?
protection
secretion
permeability
sensation
Epithelial tissues classification is based on types of layering. What are the two types??
Simple and Striated
What are the three types of cell shapes in epithelial tissue?
Squamous
columnar
cuboidal
Simple comes in what cell shapes?
cuboidal
columnar
squamous
Striated comes in what shape?
Squamous
pseudo striated cells are usually what kind of cell?
ciliated columnar (cilia)
Simple squamous epithelium:
where does this tissue occur?
wherever small molecules must pass across a membrane quickly
Simple squamous epithelium:
Name the different localized tissue (2)
Mesothelia
endothelia
Simple squamous:
Where is the location of the mesothelia found?
lining of ventral body cavity
Simple squamous:
where is endothelia found?
found in Lining of heart, blood vessels, kidney tubules, cornea, alveoli
Simple cuboidal epithelia:
Where is simple cuboidal found?
glands, ducts, kidney tubules, thyroid gland
Simple cuboidal epithelia:
What is its general function?
limited protection
surrounds glands
secretion and absorption
Simple columnar epithelium:
What are its functions?
Protection
secretion
absorption
Simple columnar epithelial:
where is it located?
stomach
intestines
gallbladder
uterine tube