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33 Cards in this Set
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2-3 layers of cube shaped cells
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stratified cuboidal
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Single layer of elongated/rectangular cells
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simple columnar
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Single layer of flat cells
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simple squamous
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Many cell layers without a definite cell shape
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transitional
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Sometimes possess cilia, microvilli, and or goblet cells
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simple columnar
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Line lymphatic vessels
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simple squamous
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Line ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands and the pancreas
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stratified cuboidal
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Top layer of elongated cells, cube shaped cells in deeper layers
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stratified columnar
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Line kidney tubules, cover ovaries, line ducts of some glands
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simple cuboidal
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Line uterus, stomach, intestines
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simple columnar
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Single layer of elongated/rectangular cells; all attacked to the basement membrane, but not all reach the free surface; Nuclei are at different levels
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pseudo stratified columnar
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Secretion and absorption
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simple cuboidal
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Used for moving secretions along the surface
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cilia
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Single layer of cube-shaped cells
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simple cuboidal
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Increases surfaces area to increase absorption
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microvilli
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Lines vas deferent, male urethra, part of the pharynx
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stratified columnar
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Filtration, diffusion, osmosis
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simple squamous
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Protection
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stratified squamous
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Lines blood vessels
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simple squamous
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Line respiratory passageways
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pseudo stratified columnar
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Provides waterproofing and toughness where abrasions are common
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keratin
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Unicellular glands that produce mucus
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goblet cells
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Line urinary blade, ureters, and part of the urethra
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transitional
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Many cell layers, the top cells being flat
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stratified squamous
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Substances easily pass through
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simple squamous
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Often have cilia and goblet cells
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pseudo stratified columnar
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Outer layer of skin, lines oral cavity, throat, vagina, and anal canal
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stratified squamous
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Protection, secretion, movement of mucus and substances
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pseudo stratified columnar
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Line air sacs (alveoli in lungs)
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simple squamous
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Protection, secretion
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stratified columnar
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Can accumulate keratin
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stratified squamous
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Dispensability (stretching), protection
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transitional
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Protection, secretion, absorption
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simple columnar
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