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MCBL - Animal Tissue
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tissue | Cells working together |
| Organ | 2+ tissues working together |
| System | Group of similar organs |
| Organism | all organ systems working together |
| Basement membrane | Basal portion of cells, thin adhesive margin |
| Epithelial | Covers body, organs, and cavities Function: secretion, absorption, protection, excretion |
| Simple Epithelial Cell | 1 Layer of cells |
| Stratified Epithelial Cell | 2+ Layers of cells |
| Squamous Shape | Flat (passes water, electrolytes) |
| Cubodial | Square |
| Columnar | Long in free spaces |
| Simple Squamous Shape | Capillary walls, Kidney Corpuscles, Peritoneum, Alveoli (Lungs), Blood Vessels, and Lymph Vessels Funct: Possibly Protection |
| Simple Cubodial Shape | Thyroid, Salivary, Pancreas Funct: Secretion/Absorption |
| Simple Columnar Plain Shape | Digestive Tract, Stomach, Anal Cavity Funct: Secretion of Buffers, Absorption of Nutrients |
| Goblet Cells | Appear as Clear Ovals Funct: Produce Mucin |
| Stratified Squamous Shape | Skin, Oral Cavity, Esophagus, and Vagina Function: Protection |
| Stratified Columnar Shape | Lines large ducts of some glands and small areas of the male urethra Funct: Protection/Secretion |
| Simple Columnar Ciliated Shape | Small Bronchi, Uterus, Oviducts Funct: Propel Mucus/Reproductive cells via ciliary action |
| Pseudostratified Columnar Plain Shape | Lines parotid gland ducts, sperm carrying ducts (goblet cells) |
| Pseudostratified Columnar Ciliated Shape | Line trachea, much of upper respiratory tract Funct: Secretion (mucin)/ Propulsion of mucus via ciliary action |
| Transitional | Lines ureters, bladder, parts of urethra |