compound epithelium Flashcards

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characteristics of transitional compound epithelium

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multilayered, stretchable, there is no basement membrane, the deepest layer is of cuboidal cells, the middle is polygonal, and the upper layer is long rectangular cells

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location of transitional epithelium

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urothelium : inner lining of ureter and urinary bladder, pelvis- kidney, proximal urethra

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stratified characteristics

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multilayer, stretchable, its deepest layer is called stratum germination ( the deepest layer is either cuboidal or columnar)

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two superficial layers of stratified epithelium

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keratinized and non keratinized

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characteristics of keratinised stratified epi

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upper covering of skin, water can not seep through, it is the superficial layer, ie rough, dead, the deeper cell is polygonal

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function of keratinised epi

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protection

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characteristics of the non-keratinised epi

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present at the moist region, water may penetrate through here, water loss is not prevented

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location of non-keratinised epi

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oral cavity, anal cavity, pharynx, vagina, cornea etc

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