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quiz 4
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| simple columnar epithelium | cells single layer, elongated. protection for underlying tissues, secretion and absorption |
| pseudostratified columnar epithelium | cells single layer, elongated, nuclei at different levels within the layer, cel surface is often ciliated (has cilia). Protection for underying tissues, secretion, movement of mucus and sex cells |
| Stratified squamous epithelium | many layers, outer layers contain large amounts of keratin, and are hardened, dry and dead. protection against drying and abrasion of internal body tissues |
| stratified cuboidal epithelium | 2-3 layers, cells cuboidal. lines some larger ducts (sweat, mammary, salivary, pancreas, and other parts of reproductive systems) - protection |