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Simple squamous epithelium |
Filtration (blood in kidneys) Diffusion (oxygen into blood vessels) |
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Simple cuboidal Epithelium |
Secretion and absorption |
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Non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium |
Secretion and absorption: Mucus lubricates linings of digestive, respiratory, reproductive tract, respiratory tract |
Columnar secrets and absorbs at higher rates than cuboidal |
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Ciliated simple columnar epithelium |
Cilia move mucus and particles towards throat to be coughed or swallowed |
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Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium |
Ciliated: Secrets mucus that traps forgein particles Non- Ciliated: Absorption and protection |
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Stratified squamous epithelium |
Protects against abrasion, water loss, radiation and invasion |
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Stratified columnar epithelium |
Protection and secretion |
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Transitional epithelium |
Allows urinary organs to stretch while maintaining protective lining |
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