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Found in kidney tubules and ovary surface |
Simple cuboidal Epi. |
Cube=Tube |
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Consist of single layer of cells as tall as they are wide |
Simple cuboidal |
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Contains mucus of goblet cell |
Simple columnar Epi. |
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Found in lines of digestive tract and gallbladder |
Simple columnar Epi |
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Cells bear microvilli and some have cilia |
Simple columnar Epi |
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Has spherical nuclei and stains darkly |
Simple cuboidal Epi |
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Secretion of mucus and enzymes |
Simple columnar Epi |
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Single layer of tall, closely packed cells |
Simple columnar Epi |
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Secretion & absorption |
Simple cuboidal Epi |
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Found in lining of heart & air sacs of lungs |
Simple squamous Epi |
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Has single layer of flattened cells and disc-shaped nuclei |
Simple squamous Epi |
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Allows materials to pass by diffusion and filtration |
Simple squamous Epi |
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Ciliated variety lines the trachea |
Pseudostratified columnar Epi |
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Has single layer of cells of differing heights, some not reaching free surface |
Pseudostratified columnar Epi |
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Secretes substances, particularly mucus |
Pseudostratified columnar Epi |
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May contain mucus secreting cells and bear cilia |
Pseudostratified columnar Epi |
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Has think membrane composed of several layers; well suited for protection |
Stratified squamous Epi |
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Most widespread of Stratified Epi |
Stratified squamous Epi |
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Free surface cells are squamous and cells of deeper layer are cuboidal or columnar & metabolically active |
Stratified squamous Epi |
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Protects underlying tissues in areas that are subject to wear & tear |
Stratified squamous Epi |
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Surface cells constantly wiped and replaced by division of basal cells |
Stratified squamous Epi |
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Surface cells constantly wiped and replaced by division of basal cells |
Stratified squamous Epi |
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Nonkerantinized type forms moist lining of mouth and vagina |
Stratified squamous Epi |
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Keratinized type forms dry membrane |
Stratified squamous Epi |
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Lines bladder and part of urethra |
Transitional Epi |
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Resembles stratified squamous and stratified cuboidal; basal cells cuboidal or columnar; surface cells squamouslike depending on degree of organ stretch |
Transitional Epi |
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Stretches readily and permits stored urine to distend (swell) urinary organ |
Transitional Epi |
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