Structural Naming of Epithelial Tissue definitions Flashcards
Structural Naming of Epithelial Tissue definitions
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Epithelial Tissue
A type of tissue that covers body surfaces and lines cavities, categorized by cell layers and shapes. Simple
Indicates a single layer of cells in epithelial tissue. Stratified
Indicates multiple layers of cells in epithelial tissue. Squamous
Describes flat, scale-like cells in epithelial tissue. Cuboidal
Describes cube-shaped cells in epithelial tissue. Columnar
Describes tall, column-like cells in epithelial tissue. Pseudostratified
Appears layered but consists of a single layer of cells. Transitional
A type of stratified tissue with multiple layers, adaptable to stretching. Basement Membrane
A thin layer that anchors epithelial tissue to underlying structures. Apical Surface
The surface of epithelial cells facing the open space or lumen. Simple Squamous
Epithelial tissue with one layer of flat cells. Simple Cuboidal
Epithelial tissue with one layer of cube-shaped cells. Simple Columnar
Epithelial tissue with one layer of column-like cells. Stratified Squamous
Epithelial tissue with multiple layers of flat cells. Stratified Cuboidal
Epithelial tissue with multiple layers of cube-shaped cells.
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