Types of epithelial cells Flashcards

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4 basic tissue types

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Epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissue

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Epithelial

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Composed of cells and no direct blood supply

Form all of the internal and external body coverings

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Basal lamina

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Basement membrane upon which all epithelial tissue rests on

Supporting foundation

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Simple epithelium

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Epithelial cells form a single layer resting on the basal lamina

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Simple squamous epithelium

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Consists of only one layer of flattened where the width of the cells exceed the height
Found in lining of blood vessels, walls
If the nuceli protrude, creating an irregular surface, in blood vessels may signify the beginning of life threatening problems.

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Simple columnar epithelium

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Single row of cells like buildings
Height is bigger than width
Stomach lining and intestines

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Simple squamous epithelium

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Consists of only one layer of flattened where the width of the cells exceed the height
Found in lining of blood vessels, walls of the lung alveoli
If the nuceli protrude, creating an irregular surface, in blood vessels may signify the beginning of life threatening problems.
Found in: Lung Alveoli and kidney filtration units

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Pseudo stratified columnar epithelial

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Salivary duct in male uretha

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Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

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Cilia

Lining of fallopian tub

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Pseudo stratified columnar epithelial

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Parotid Salivary duct in male uretha

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Stratified epithelium

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Two or more layers of cells extending above the basal lamina

Provides more resistence and better protection

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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Multiple layers of progressively flattened cells that have rapid mitosis and renewal
Skin mouth esophagus and vagina

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Stratified cubodial epithelium and stratified columnar epithelium

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Rare found in some salivary ducts

Pharynx larynx epiglottis

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