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9 Cards in this Set
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Simple Squamous Epithelial
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Description:Single layer of flat cells; w/ a centered nucleus.
Location: Lines heart, blood vessels,and lymphatic vessels. Function: Filters,and secretesin serous membranes. |
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
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Description: Single layer cube-shaped cells;with centered nucleus
Location: Covers surface of ovary. Function: Secretion and Absorption |
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Nonciliated Simple Columnar Epithelium
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Description: Single layer w/ nuclei near base or cells; contains goblet cells and cells w/ microvilli in some locations.
Location: Lines the gastrointestinal tract(from stomach to anus). Function: Secretion and Absorption. |
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Ciliated Simple Columar Epithelium
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Description:Single layer ofw/nuclei near base; w/ goblets in some locations.
Location: Lines of bronchioles,and fallopian tube. Function: Moves mucus and other substances. |
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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
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Description:Nuclei of cells are at different levels.all cells attached to membranes.
Location: Lines the airwaysof most upper respiratory tract. Function: Secretion and movement of mucus. |
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Stratified Squamous Epethelium
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Description: Several layer of cells.
Location: Keratinized forms superficial; nonkeratinized lines wet surfaces. Function: Protection |
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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
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Description: Two or more layers of cells(cube shaped)
Location: Ducts of adult sweat glands. Function: Protection and limited secretion and absorption. |
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Stratified Columnar Epithelium
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Description: Several layers of irregularly shaped cells.
Location: Lines part of the urethra. Function: Protection and Secretion |
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Transitional Epithelium
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Description: Appearance is variable(transitional)
Location: Lines urinary bladder. Function: Permits Distension. |
