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Simple Squamous epi
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single layer of flat cells,
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Simple cuboidal epi
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single layer of cubes,
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Simple columnar
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single layer of columns, small intestine
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Stratified squamous (non-keratinized)
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nuclei are found all the way to surface,
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Stratified squamous (keratinized)
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surface portion full of keratin, protects against abrasion
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pseudostratified columnar epithelium (ciliated)
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appear stratified but not, all contact BM, basal and goblet cells will probably be present
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transitional epithelium
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bladder typical example, significance is their ability to stretch when bladder is full, this is stratified, *full bladder appears like smooth m
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Spot desmosomes aka - ; do what
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Macula adherens, mediate cell comm. in skin & protect against abrasion. Ex of insult to these: pemphigus and bullous impetigo - antibodies made against own desmos. causing blistering etc
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Focal adhesions
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site of close interaction w ECM, adhesion via integrins, stabilized by actin cytoskeleton
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Gap junctions important in
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ion exchange, cell signaling, etc.
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zonula occludens
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barrier against foreign bodies, respiratory problems w dust mites, gut problems w clostridium perfringens examples
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