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Epithelial Tissue

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How to name epithelial tissue When investigating epithelia, locate the apical and basal surfaces: - The cell type at the apical surface names the epithelium - The number of layers between the apical and basal surfaces names the epithelium
Simple Squamous Function allows materials to pass by diffusion and filtration in sites where protection is not important; secretes lubricating substances in serosae
Simple Squamous Location Kidney glomeruli; air sacs of the lungs; lining of heart, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels; lining of ventral body cavity (serosae)
simple cuboidal function secretion and absorption
Simple cuboidal location Kidney tubules; ducts and secretory portions of small glands; ovary surface
Simple Columnar function absorption; secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances; ciliated type propels mucus (or reproductive cells) by ciliary action
Simple Columnar Location Nonciliated type lines most of the digestive tract (stomach to anal canal), gallbladder, and excretory ducts of some glands; ciliated variety lines small bronchi, uterine tubes, and some regions of the uterus
pseudostratified columnar function secrete substances, particularly mucus; propulsion of mucus by ciliary action
Pseudostratified columnar location nonciliated type in male's sperm-carrying ducts and ducts of large glands; ciliated variety lines the trachea, most of the upper respiratory tract
Stratified squamous function protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion
Stratified squamous location nonkeratinized type forms the moist linings of the esophagus, mouth, and vagina; keratinized variety forms the epidermis of the skin, a dry membrane
Stratified cuboidal function Protection
Stratified cuboidal location Largest ducts of sweat glands, mammary glands, and salivary glands
transitional epithelium function stretches readily, permits stored urine to distend urinary organ.
transitional epithelium location lines the ureters, bladder, and part of the urethra
Stratified columnar function protection
Stratified Columnar locations male urethra, pharynx, epiglottis, anus, mammary glands, salivary glands
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