UNIT 2- Tissues Flashcards
How many layers does Simple Epithelium have?
1
How many layers does Stratified Epithelium have?
More than 1
Function of Simple Squamous
rapid diffusion or filtration
Location of Simple Squamous
Alveoli of lungs, lines inside of blood vessels and heart
Function of Simple Cuboidal
secretion and absorption of substances
Location of Simple Cuboidal
tubules of kidney, within glands, surface of ovary
Function of Simple Columnar Epithelium
Absorption and secretion of substances, ciliated= propel substances
Location of Simple Columnar Epithelium
Nonciliated=digestive tract
ciliated= uterine tubes, bronchi
Functions of Pseudostratified
secretion of substances (mucus)
Location of Pseudostratified
trachea and respiratory tract
Function of Stratified squamous
protection
Location of stratified squamous
keratinized= epidermis of skin
Function of Stratified Cuboidal
secretion of substances
Location of Stratified Cuboidal
Sweat glands, mammary glands
Function of Stratified Columnar
secretion of substances
Location of Stratified Columnar
pharynx
Function of Transitional Epithelia
Stretch of urinary organs