Epithelium Tissues Flashcards
1
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Function of Epithelium Tissue
A
protection, absorption, filtration, secretion
2
Q
Characteristics of Epithelium (4)
A
- fit closely together in sheets/membranes
- always one attached surface
- no blood supply of own
- regenerate easily when nourished
3
Q
Classifiaction Cell Shapes
A
- Squamous
- Columnar
- Cuboidal
4
Q
Squamous
A
flat, like fish scales
5
Q
Columnar
A
columns
6
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Cuboidal
A
cubes, dice
7
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cell arrangement
A
- Simple : one layer
- Stratified : more than one layer
