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Functions of Epithelial Tissue
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-Protection-Secretion-Absorption-Permit passage of substances (diffusion/filtration)
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Simple Epithelium
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•One layer of cells, extends from basement membrane to free surface
•Allows diffusion of gases, filtration of blood, secretion, absorption |
Stratified Epithelium
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•More than one layer, includes transitional epithelium
•Protection, particularly against abrasion |
Pseudostratified Epithelium
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Looks stratified, but is actually simple.
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Squamous Epithelium Function
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Diffusion and filtration
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Cuboidal Epithelium Function
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Absorption and secretion -may produce and secrete mucus
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Simple Squamous Epithelium
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Identify the tissue |
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
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Identify the tissue |
Simple Columnar Epithelium
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Identify the tissue |
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
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Identify the tissue |
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
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Identify the tissue |
Stratified Columnar Epithelium
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Identify the tissue |
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
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Transitional Epithelium
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Location of Simple Squamous Epithelium
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-kidney glomeruli-air sacs of lungs-lining of heart, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels
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