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How many layers are in Simple epithelial tissue?
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One layer
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How many layers are in Stratified epithelial tissue?
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>1 layer
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What are the shapes of epithelial tissue?
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Squamous-(squashed) flattened
Cuboidal-cube shaped Columnar-column like |
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Describe Simple Squamous epithelial tissue;
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Single layer of (squashed) flat cells.
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Where would you find Simple Squamous epithelial tissue?
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Forms membranes.
Lines body cavities Lines lungs, capillaries, bronchi & aveoli. |
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Describe Simple Cuboidal epithelial tissue;
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Single layer of cube-like cells.
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Where would you find Simple Cuboidal epithelial tissue?
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Glands & their ducts.
Forms walls of kidney tubules. Covers the ovaries & vasdeferans. |
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Describe Simple columnar epithelial tissue;
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Single layer of tall cells.
(Often includes Goblet cells, which produce mucus.) |
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Where would you find Simple columnar epithelial tissue?
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Linning digestive tract.(cellia)
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Describe Pseudostratified epithelial tissue;
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Single layer but appears to be >1 layer because some cells are shorter than others.
Sometimes ciliated (the respiratory tract; it helps to move mucus out of airways) May function in absorption or secretion. |
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Describe Stratified squamous epithelial tissue;
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The cells at the free edge are flattened.
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Where would you find Stratified Squamous epithelial tissue?
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(as a protective covering) Where friction is common.
Skin Mouth Esophagus |
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Describe Stratified cuboidal epithelial tissue & where would you find it?
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Two layer of cuboidal cells
Found in salivary glands. |
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Describe Stratified columnar epithelial tissue / where?
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Surface cells are columnar, cells underneath, vary in size & shape.
Found in the reproductive system. |
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Stratified cuboidal & Columnar epithelial tissue / where?
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Rare in human body
Found mainly in ducts of large glands. |
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Describe Transitional Epithelium & where is it found?
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It can easily change shape, the shape depends upon the amount of stretching.
It line organs of the urinary system. |
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Describe Glandular Epithelium & where is it found?
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One or more cells that secretes a particular product. It is found in 2 major gland types;
Endocrine gland-(hormone secretion) ductless Exocrine gland-Empty through ducts to the epithelial surface (includes sweat & oil glands) |
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Where is connective tissue found?
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Everywhere in the body.
Includes most abundant & widely distributed tissues. |
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What are the functions of connective tissue?
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Binds body tissues together
Gives support Provides protection |
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What are the characteristics of connective tissue?
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Some tissue types are well vascularized.
Some have poor blood supply (avascular) |