Epithelial Tissues Flashcards
(22 cards)
A group of similar cells that perform a specialized function
Tissue
Intercellular space of connective tissue
Matrix
Non-living material that anchors
Basement membrane
Secretes mucus
Goblet cells
Protein in hair/skin
Keratin
Hairlike; on exposed surface of the epithelial cells
Cilia
Increases membrane surface area; simple columnar
Micro villi
Lacks blood vessels
A vascular
Single layer
Simple
Layers
Stratified
Single layer appearing as more than one layer
Pseudo stratified
Ductless glands
Endocrine glands
Secretes products into ducts
Exocrine
Watery substance that prevents rubbing and friction
Serous fluid
Secretion of a mucous cell
Mucus
Urinary bladder
Transitional
Ducts of glands & pancreas
Stratified cuboidal
Male parts/ pharynx
Stratified columnar
Lines air sacs of lungs and blood vessels
Simple squamous
Carry debris out
Pseudo stratified columnar
Kidney tubules/covers ovaries
Simple cuboidal
Lines digestive organs and uterus
Simple columnar