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Anatomy Unit Two
Epithelial Tissue
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simple Epithelium | One cell layer thick |
| Stratified Epithelium | Multiple layers thick |
| Squamous Shape | Flat, like fish scales |
| Cuboidal Shape | Cube, dice shape |
| Columnar Shape | Tall column shape |
| Pseudostratified Epithelium | False stratified; one layer thick, cilia on top |
| Transitional Epithelium | Stratified; Bulb rounded shape relaxed, flattens out when stretched |
| Classification of epithelium | Number of layers and shape of cells |
| Apical Surface | Free surface of epithelial tissue |
| Basal Surface | Bottom surface of epithelial tissue; attached to connective tissue (basement membrane) |
| Avascular | Have no blood supply; blood comes from connective tissue |
| Regenerate | Regrow; renew (Epithelial regenerate quickly) |
| Location of transitional epithelial tissue | bladder, kidneys, ureters |
| Main Job of Epithelial Tissue | Protective lining of body and organs inside and outside |