Tissues Flashcards
7 functions of epithelium
Establish boundaries, protection, absorption, filtration, secretion, excretion, and sensory reception.
what is under epithelium?
connective tissue
what is the basal lamina
noncellular sheet of glycoproteins
what is the reticular lamina
extracellular network of collagen
what does the reticular lamina do
adds strength to the connection between epithelium and connective tissue.
what does the basal lamina do
functions as a selective filter.
what makes up the basement membrane of epithelium
basal lamina and reticular lamina
what is simple epithelium involved in
absorption and filtration
where is pseudostratified epi found
places w limited movement like the respiratory tract
how is epithelium named
by the shape on the apical surface
type of epi that can change its shape
transitional epi
what does transitional epi help with
storage
do secretions require energy
yes
secrete into a duct
exocrine gland
secretes mucus
goblet cell
example of exocrine glands
sweat glands, gallbladder, and pancreas, and salivary glands.