Tissues- Epithelial Flashcards
4 types of tissues
- Epithelial
- Connective
- Muscle
- Nerve
8 main types of epithelial tissues
- Simple squamous
- Simple cuboidal
- Simple columnar
- Stratified squamous
- Stratified cuboidal
- Stratified columnar
- Transitional
- Pseudostratified
What are the locations of simple squamous epithelium?
- Mesothelia lining ventral body cavities
- Endothelia lining heart and blood vessels
- Portions of kidney tubules
- Inner lining of cornea
- Alveoli of lungs
Functions of simple squamous epithelium?
- Reduces friction
- Controls vessel permeability
- Performs absorption and secretion
Locations of simple cuboidal epithelium?
- Glands
- Ducts
- Portions of kidney tubules
- Thyroid gland
Functions of simple cuboidal epithelium?
- Limited protection
- Secretion and absorption
Locations of simple columnar epithelium?
- Lining of stomach
- Lining of intestines
- Lining of gallbladder
- Lining of uterine tubes
- Collecting ducts of kidneys
Functions of simple columnar epithelium
- Protection
- Secretion & absorption
Locations of stratified squamous epithelium?
- Surface of most skin
- Lining of mouth
- Lining of throat
- Lining of esophagus
- Lining of rectum
- Lining of anus
- Lining of vagina
Functions of stratified squamous epithelium?
-Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens and chemical attack.
Locations of stratified cuboidal epithelium?
Lining of some ducts
Functions of stratified cuboidal epithelium?
- Protection
- Secretion & absorption
Locations of stratified columnar epithelium?
Small areas of the
- Pharynx
- Epiglottis
- Anus
- Mammary gland
- Salivary gland ducts
- Urethra
Function of the stratified columnar epithelium
Protection
Locations of transitional epithelium
- Urinary bladder
- Renal pelvis
- Ureters
