epithelial tissue Flashcards
(8 cards)
simple squamous epithelial
location: body cavity linings, capillary walls
Function: filtration, diffusion osmosis
simple cuboidal epithelial
Location: surrounding a duct
Function: secretion and absorption
simple columnar epithelial
Location: digestive track & excretory duct
Function: secretion of mucus, absorption, & protection
pseudo stratified columnar epithelial
Location: nuclei of cells at different levels & lining of respiratory track
Function: secretion & protection
stratified squamous epithelial
Location: lining o mouth and nose
Function: protection epidural layer of skin
stratified columnar epithelial
location: urethra & mammary glands
Function: protection & secretion
transitional epithelial
location: urinary bladder
Function: stretches for expansion
Glandular epithelial
location: glands
function: secretion