Tissues Epithelial Flashcards

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Consists of closely packed, flattened cells that make up he inside or outside lining of body areas.

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Epithelial

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Avascular (no blood vessels). Waste exchange occurs through neighboring connective tissues

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Tissue

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Is exposed to the outside of the body or to an internal body cavity

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Upper Surface

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Covers the outside surfaces of the body and also lines the internal organs

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Covering and lining epithelium

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5
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Secretes hormones

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Glandular epithelium

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Flat. Have the appearance of a fried egg

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Squamous Cells

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Cube or hexagon shaped.

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Cuboidal Cells

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Tall and thick. Serve to protect underlying tissues or to absorb substances

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Columnar Cells

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Refers to a single layer of cells

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Simple Epithelium

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Refers to epithelium consisting of multiple layers

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Stratified Epithelium

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Refers to a single layer or cells of different sizes

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Pseudostratified Epithelium

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12
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Secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

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Endocrine Glands

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Secrete their substance into tubes which carry the secretions to the epithelial surface

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Exocrine Glands

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