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keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
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epidermis of skin
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dry
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non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
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mouth, tongue, tonsils
lower pharynx, oesophagus, epiglottis lower part of anal canal vagina, part of uterine cervix cornea |
moist surfaces
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pseudo stratified ciliated columnar epithelium
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trachea, bronchi, nasal cavity
membranous and penile part of urethra and ductus deferens part of the auditory tube |
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transitional epithelium
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urothelium
ureters renal pelvis proximal part of uretha urinary bladder |
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ciliated simple columnar epithelium
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respiratory tract up to respiratory bronchiole
uterine tubes, uterus before puberty efferent ductules of testis some part of tympanic cavity and auditory tube ventricles of brain and central canal of spinal cord |
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simple cuboidal epithelium
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thyroid gland follicles, pct, dct, thick segment of loh, collecting tubules, ovarian lining, salivary gland, retinal pigment layer
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function- simple squamous epithelium
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in the peritoneal cavity- prevents friction bw visceral organs by producing lubricating fluids
in CVS- endothelium allows passive transport of fluids, nutrients etc across thin capillary walls to surrounding cells. In lungs- efficient means of gas exchange |
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function- simple cuboidal epithelium
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protection, secretion, storage
in kidneys- transport, absorption of filtered subs and active secretion into the filtrate. in the stomach- secrete mucous, prevents corrosive effect of gastric secretions |
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function- transitional epithelium
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distention and contraction of urinary organs
forms a protective osmotic barrier against hypertonic and cytotoxic effect of urine in the bladder |
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