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Simple Squamous Epithelium |
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one layer of flattened cells attached to basement membrane; found in lining of lumina of blood vessels, lung alveoli, body cavity linings |
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Stratified Squamous Epithelium |
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more than one layer of cells attached to basement membrane; found in skin epidermis, exposed layer of vagina, parts of digestive system |
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium |
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proximal convoluted tubule contains a brush border of free surface, distal one contains no free surface modification; found in tubing of nephron in kidney |
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Simple Columnar Epithelium |
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pillar shaped cells; found in digestive, reproductive and respiratory system |
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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium |
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multiple layers of cells that touch basement membrane, but few reach free surface; found in the respiratory and reproductive systems |
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Transitional Epithelium |
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may appear in two different shapes; found in tubing and collecting areas of urinary system |
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Loose Areolar Connective Tissue |
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beneath basement membrane; contains fibroblasts, macrophages, lymphyocytes, other cells; contains elastic and collagenous fibers |
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Adipose Connective Tissue |
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lipoid-containing cells like a honeycomb; contain a lipoid deposit; scattered through body |
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Dense Connective Tissue |
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collagenous or elastic fibers are found in the highest concentration; contains fibroblasts; found in tendons, ligaments, capsules, organs |
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Thick Skin |
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avascular epidermis, first line of defense against disease and dessication; found only on palms of hands and soles of feet |
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Thin Skin |
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covers most of the body and contains follicles |
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Hair Follicle and Glands |
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often contains sebaceous glands, multicellular exocrine glands, sweat glands |
