Tissue Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Simple Squamous epithelium( location and function?
A
Blood vessels, air sacs in lungs, diffusion
2
Q
Simple cuboidal epithelium
A
Diffusion, absorption, secretion, kidneys, salivary glands.
3
Q
Simple columnar epithelium
A
Complex absorption and secretion, lining of stomach and intestines
4
Q
Stratified squamous epithelium
A
Forms a barrier, skin
5
Q
Stratified transitional epithelium
A
Can stretch, urinary bladder
6
Q
Pseudo stratified epithelium
A
Falsely layered, nasal passages, air sinuses of the skull, airways of the lungs. Goblet cells trap particles and cilia move them out.
