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1
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4 types of tissues

A
  • Epithelial
  • Connective
  • Muscle
  • Nerve
2
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8 main types of epithelial tissues

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  • Simple squamous
  • Simple cuboidal
  • Simple columnar
  • Stratified squamous
  • Stratified cuboidal
  • Stratified columnar
  • Transitional
  • Pseudostratified
3
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What are the locations of simple squamous epithelium?

A
  • Mesothelia lining ventral body cavities
  • Endothelia lining heart and blood vessels
  • Portions of kidney tubules
  • Inner lining of cornea
  • Alveoli of lungs
4
Q

Functions of simple squamous epithelium?

A
  • Reduces friction
  • Controls vessel permeability
  • Performs absorption and secretion
5
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Locations of simple cuboidal epithelium?

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  • Glands
  • Ducts
  • Portions of kidney tubules
  • Thyroid gland
6
Q

Functions of simple cuboidal epithelium?

A
  • Limited protection

- Secretion and absorption

7
Q

Locations of simple columnar epithelium?

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  • Lining of stomach
  • Lining of intestines
  • Lining of gallbladder
  • Lining of uterine tubes
  • Collecting ducts of kidneys
8
Q

Functions of simple columnar epithelium

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  • Protection

- Secretion & absorption

9
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Locations of stratified squamous epithelium?

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  • Surface of most skin
  • Lining of mouth
  • Lining of throat
  • Lining of esophagus
  • Lining of rectum
  • Lining of anus
  • Lining of vagina
10
Q

Functions of stratified squamous epithelium?

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-Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens and chemical attack.

11
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Locations of stratified cuboidal epithelium?

A

Lining of some ducts

12
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Functions of stratified cuboidal epithelium?

A
  • Protection

- Secretion & absorption

13
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Locations of stratified columnar epithelium?

A

Small areas of the

  • Pharynx
  • Epiglottis
  • Anus
  • Mammary gland
  • Salivary gland ducts
  • Urethra
14
Q

Function of the stratified columnar epithelium

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Protection

15
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Locations of transitional epithelium

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  • Urinary bladder
  • Renal pelvis
  • Ureters
16
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Functions of transitional epithelium

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Permits expansion and recoil after stretching.

17
Q

Locations of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium?

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Lining of

  • Nasal cavity
  • Trachea
  • Bronchi
  • Portions of male reproductive tract
18
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Functions of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium?

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Protection & secretion

19
Q

What are the two types of glands?

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  • Exocrine glands

- Endocrine glands

20
Q

Glands that do deliver products to targets through ducts. (have ducts)

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Exocrine glands

21
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Glands that do not deliver products to targets through ducts (ductless glands)

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Endocrine glands

22
Q

Gland with watery secretions (may possess enzymes)

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Serous glands

23
Q

Glad that secretes mucus (thicker and productive)

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Mucous glands

24
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Gland that secretes both serous and mucous secretions.

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Mixed exocrine glands