Viscera Epithelium Flashcards
Olfactory Epithelium
specialized pseudostratified ciliated columnar
Oral Cavity
stratified squamous nonkeratinized
Oropharynx
stratified squamous nonkeratinized
Laryngopharynx
stratified squamous non-keratinized
Above Vocal Folds
stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium
Below Vocal Folds
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar (respiratory epithelium)
Trachea
Respiratory Epithelium
Hyaline Cartilage
Bronchi
Simple columnar with cilia, fewer goblet cells
amount of cartilage decreases
Bronchioles
CLUB cells -> simple cuboidal/low columnar which are bronchiolar exocrine
prominent SM
Alveoli
Type I and II alveolar cells
Pleura
Mesothelium - simple squamous
Pericardium
Mesothelium - simple squamous
Esophagous
Stratified Sqaumous non-keratinized
Stomach
Simple Columnar
Small Intestine
Simple Columnar with goblet cells
Large Intestin
Simple Columnar
Rectum
Simple Columnar -> stratified squamous nonkeratinized -> stratified squamous keratinized
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
simple cuboidal epithelium with microvilli
Nephron Loop
Thick segment: simple cuboidal
Thin segment: simple squamous
Distal Convoluted Tubule
simple cuboidal epithelim with few, blunt microvilli
Collecting System
simple columnar
Ureters
Transitional Epithelium
Bladder
Transitional Epithelium
Urethra
Females: stratified squamous epithelium
Males: transitional -> stratified columnar or pseudostratified columnar -> stratified squamous
Thyroid Gland
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Rete Testis
Simple cuboidal with microvilli
Efferent ductules
ciliated and nonciliated columnar
Epididymis
pseudostratified columnar with microvilli
Ductus Deferens
Pseudostratified columnar with stereocilia
Primordial Follicle
simple squamous
1° Follicle
simple cuboidal -> granulosa layer
Uterine Tubes
Ciliated and nonciliated columnar epithelim
Uterus
simple columnar epithelium -> stratified squamous nonkeratinized
Endometrium
simple columnar
Vagina
stratified squamous nonkeratinized