Simple Epithelium Flashcards
What is the name of epithelium that is a single layer of flattened cells
Simple squamous
What are the 3 functions of simple squamous epithelium
Liver filter
Provide barrier
Secretion
What type of simple epithelium typically looks like a square
Simple cuboidal
What type of epithelium is present in the stomach, small intestines, gallbladder, larger exocrine glands
Simple columnar
What is another term for respiratory epithelium
Ciliated Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
What are 3 types of respiratory epithelium cells
Goblet cells
Ciliated columnar cells
Basal cells
What is the function of goblet cells
Produce mucus
What is the function of ciliated columnar cells
Move mucus over the surface
What is the purpose of basal cells
Be the stem cell for respiratory epithelium
What are finger-like projections at the apical surface on some epithelial cells
Microvilli
What is the term for extremely long microvilli
Stereocilia
