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Epithelium
Topic 9: Simple and Pseudostratified
Question | Answer |
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9. What is Simple Squamous Epithelium | 1 layer thick, flat cells Thinnest covering in the body Function: Passage of products across cell walls Serous membrane produced |
9. Location of Simple Squamous | Lining: (CAIR) Capillaries/Lymph nodes Alveoli of the lungs Inner tympanic membrane Rete Testes |
9. Simple Cuboidal Epithelium (Function) | Separate tissues Endocrine Glands |
9. Examples of Simple Cuboidal | (BEG KOT) Brain (Choroid Plexus) Eye (Retina and Capsule) Glands (Endocrine- Acinar & Ducts) Kidney tubules Ovary (Surface) Thyroid |
9. Simple Columnar Epithelium | Cilliated at the apical border Long, rectangular with many junctions |
9. Examples of Simple Columnar Epithelium | Anus (from Instestine) Epyndymal (spinal cord) Excretory Ducts (Glands) Nose Lungs Oviduct Uterus |