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Epithelial TissuEE
Gr11biostudy epithelial tissues
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stratified Squamous Epithelium | -many layers of thin flat cells -protects against wear and tear | -in skin, mouth, esophagus, vagina |
| Cuboidal Epithelium | -cube shaped -secretory cells and absorption | -in walls of glands, kidney tubules |
| Columnar Epithelium | -single layer of tall rectangular cells -secretion and absorption | -in lining of stomach, small intestine, digestive glands |
| Ciliated Columnar Epithelium | -columnar cells w/ cilia on surface -move dust particles, ova, sperm | -in upper respiratory tract, fallopian tubes, ducts of testes |
| Squamous Epithelium | -sheets of thin flat cells -Lines surface where rapid diffusion | -in lil wear & tear places -capillaries, lymph nodes, alveoli |