Backhistology
Terms in this set (18)
simple squamous epithelium, function
barrier where gases and fluids can be exchanged, produces serous fluid
simple cubodial epithelium, function
absorption, secretion of mucus
simple columnar epithelium, function
absorption, secretion of mucus, pushing of egg through uterine tube
pseudostratified columnar epithelium, function
secretes mucus and propels it with ciliary motion
keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, function
protection from mechanical stresses, prevents most water loss through skin
nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium, function
protection from mechanical stresses and microorganisms
stratified cubodial epithelium, function
some absorption and secretion
stratified columnar epithelium, function
protection, some absorption and secretion
transitional epithelium, function
protection, gives tissues added distensibility
simple squamous epithelium, location
air sacs of lungs, inner lining of body cavities and blood vessels, kidney glomeruli
simple cubodial epithelium, location
kidney tubules, lower respiratory, thyroid, salivary, and mammary glands
simple columnar epithelium, location
digestive tract, gallbladder
pseudostratified columnar epithelium, location
nasal cavity, upper respiratory passages
keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, location
epidermis
nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium, location
mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, vagina, anal canal
stratified cubodial epithelium, location
ducts of sweat glands and mammary glands
stratified columnar epithelium, location
ducts of salivary glands, conjuctiva, male urethra
transitional epithelium, location
urinary bladder, ureter, urethra