Histology Lab Exam 1 Flashcards
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function of Stratified squamous (low) non-keratinized epithelium
protects against abrasion and mechanical stress
locations of stratified squamous (low) non-keratinized epithelium
esophagus
mouth
vagina
function of stratified squamous (low) keratinized epithelium
protects against the external environment
location of stratified squamous (low) keratinized epithelium
epidermis
function of simple cuboidal epithelium
produce secretory products in ducts and glands
locations of simple cuboidal epithelium
ducts
kidney tubules
liver
function of stratified cuboidal epithelium
lines ducts and glands throughout the body to carry exocrine products
locations of stratified cuboidal epithelium
sweat glands
salivary glands
mammary glands
function of simple columnar epithelium
absorbs and secretes mucus and enzymes
location of simple columnar epithelium
non-ciliated: digestive tract (goblet cells)
ciliated: bronchi/uterine tubes
function of Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Secretes mucus; cilia moves mucus upwards out of airways
location of Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
Upper respiratory tract, epididymis, ductus deferens
key identification of Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
goblet cells (secrete mucus into the lumen, which traps inhaled particles)
function of urothelium
allows the urinary organs to expand and stretch
location of urothelium
lining of bladder, urethra, ureters
what key cell resides in urothelium?
umbrella cells (large multinucleated)
function of loose connective tissue
Provides cushioning and support
The most abundant type of connective tissue
location of loose connective tissue
under epithelia
forms stroma
fills spaces between tissues and organs
sheaths lymphatics and blood vessels
elastic fibers stain _____ and ______
collagen fibers stain ____ and not as _____
elastic fibers stain thin and dark
collagen fibers stain thick and not as dark
function of dense regular connective tissue
resist stretching and tearing
location of dense regular connective tissue
tendons
ligaments
dense regular connective tissue is mostly made of ________
Collagen I
function of dense irregular connective tissue
resistant to stretching
provides protection and support
location of dense irregular connective tissue
deeper dermis
organ capsules
submucosa of intestines