LAB Epithelial tissue Flashcards
(12 cards)
what is epithelial tissue?
tissue that covers, lines and forms glands
Apical?
faces a body cavity
Basal?
surface against the basement membrane
Avascular?
without blood cells
Lumen?
free space
simple squamous epithelium:
single layer of flat cells
kidneys
simple cuboidal epithelium:
single layer of cube shape cells
surface of the ovary
simple columnar epithelium:
single layer of rectangular shaped cells
gall bladder
pseudostratified cilitated columnar:
single layer of cells but appears to be 2-3 layers
respiratory tract
stratified squamous(unkeratinized):
several cell layers thick, no layer of keratin a.k.a protein
mouth
stratified squamous(keratinized):
several cell layers thick, layer of keratin a.k.a protein
mouth
transitional epithelium:
multilayered, varies in shape
urinary tract