Chapter 2 - Simple Epithelia Flashcards
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Epithelial Tissue
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Makes up the lining of the body.
2
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What are the 4 different types of epithelial cells?
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- Simple squamous epithelium
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
- Simple columnar epithelium
- Pseudostratified epithelium
3
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Simple Squamous Epithelium
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A single layer of flattened cells.
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
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Also a singular layer of cells, but the cells are in the shape of cubes.
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Simple Columnar Epithelium
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A single layer of long column-like cells.
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Pseudostratified Epithelium
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A single layer of cells that look stratified on first appearance, however, not all of the cells reach the surface of the tissue. They can be ciliated or non-ciliated.
7
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Basement Membrane
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The non-cellular layer that attaches the epithelium to lower layers.
