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Simple Epithelium
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| type of simple epithelium found lining the uterine (fallopian) tubes | ciliated simple columnar |
| type of simple epithelium found lining the digestive tract (stomach, intestines) | non-ciliated simple columnar |
| science root that means scale | squam- |
| science root that means false | pseudo- |
| unicellular glands found in all columnar tissues that secrete mucus | goblet cells |
| cellular extensions that move things | cilia |
| cellular extensions that increase surface area for absorption | microvilli microvilli |
| functions of simple squamous | diffusion and secretion |
| function of simple cuboidal with microvilli | absorption |
| function of simple cuboidal without microvilli | secretion |
| functions of ciliated simple columnar | move things and secretion |
| functions of non-ciliated simple columnar | absorption and secretion |
| functions of ciliated pseudostratified columnar | move things and secretion |
| function of non-ciliated pseudostratified columnar | secretion |