Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
Where is Epithelial Tissue found?
On the surfaces that cover the body, line organs, line the inner surfaces of the tubular and hollow structures
Epithelial cells are specialized for what?
Secretion & Absorption (ex: airways and gut)
The Apical side:
faces the interior of the cell
The Basolateral side:
is anchored to the basement membrane
What are the Types of Epithelial Tissue?
Cuboidal, Columnar, & Squamous
What is Simple and what is Stratified mean?
Simple: single-cell thick
Stratified: Numerous layers of cells
Which cell type is responsible for Gas Diffusion?
Simple Squamous
The skin is an example of which type of Epithelial Tissue?
Stratified Squamous
What does Pseudostratified mean?
Varied Organization
Which Cell Type is responsible for Rapid Diffusion?
Simple Squamous
Which cell type is responsible for Secretion of Substances?
Simple Cuboidal
Which cell type is responsible for Absorption?
Simple Columnar
What is Keratin?
A specialized protein (protective seal/waterproofing)
What is the order of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
Which glands produce hormones?
Endocrine glands
