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Squamous epithelium |
Cell- thin, flattened, little cytoplasm, disc shaped nuclues Margin- tessellated ( irregular) Function: 1. Permits diffusion 2. Provide smooth lining to hollow structure Distribution: 1. Bowman' s capsule 2. Alveolar lining 3. Blood capillary |
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Cubical |
Cell- cube shaped, spherical nucleus Function: 1. Line the duct Distribution: 1. Lining of many ducts |
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Columnar |
Cell- tall, narrow, nucleus at basal end May have goblet cells Microvilli at free surface ends in some cells Function: Lines and protects( mucus) Distribution: 1. Lining of stomach and intestine, kidney ducts |
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Ciliated |
Columnar shaped but bear cilia at free end Function: Move materials Distribution: Lining of oviducts , respiratory passages |
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Pseudostratified |
Looks like several different levels but still one layer cell thick Function: Sdcretion and absorption Distribution: Lining of urinary tract, trachea |
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Stratified |
Numerous layers of cells Function: Protect against mechanical damage or abrasion Distribution: Lining of oesophagus, mouth and vagina |
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Transitional |
3 to 4 layers of similar size but flattened at free end Maybe cornified( keratin)
Function: Allow surface to be distended( streched)
Distribution: Lining of urinary bladder |