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9 Cards in this Set
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Simple Squamous Epithelium |
Single row of flat cells Functions: permit diffusion of substances, secrete serous fluid.
Location: Lung and blood vessel lining |
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium |
Single row of cube-shaped cells Functions: absorption and secretion, mucus production
Location: Liver, thyroid, mammary and salivary glands, bronchioles, and kidney tubules |
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Simple Columnar Epithelium |
Single row of tall, narrow cells with microvilli Oval nuclei in basal half of cell Functions: absorption and secretion
Location: Lining of GI tract, uterus, kidney (stomach) |
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Pseudostratified Epithelium |
Single row of ciliated cells, some not reaching free surface Nuclei give layer a stratified look Functions: secretes and propels respiratory mucus *Have goblet cells that secrete mucus* Location: trachea |
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Stratified Squamous - Keratinized |
Multilayered epithelium covered with dead squamous cells, packed with keratin Function: Retards water loss, barrier to organisms
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Stratified Squamous - Nonkeratinized |
Multilayered epithelium Function: Forms moist, slippery layer
Location: tongue, esophagus, vagina |
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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium |
2 or more cell layers; surface cells are square Functions: secretes sweat, produces sperm and hormones
Location: sweat glands, ovaries, testes |
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Stratified Columnar Epithelium |
2 cell layers; Superficial cells are columnar; deep cells are not Function: secretion
Location: Salivary glands, pharynx, anus |
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Transitional Epithelium |
Cell shape changes depending on nature of organ Multilayered epithelial cells flatten when stretched Allows for filling of urinary tract
Location: ureter, bladder |
