Types Of Tissues Flashcards

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Simple epithelium

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Contains one layer of cells

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Stratified epithelium

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Contains two or more layers of cells

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Squamous

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Thin, flattened cells; the width of each cell is greater than its height

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Cuboidal

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“Cubes” of cells; the width, depth, and height of each cell are approximately equal

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5
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Columnar

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Taller, cylindrical cells; the height of each cell is greater than its width

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Simple squamous

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Lines body cavities and the vasculature, offering a barrier to transport or functioning as an exchange system, often by simple diffusion

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Simple cuboidal

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Lines ducts of glands and kidney tubules, offering a passageway with or without the ability to absorb and secrete

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Simple columnar

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Lines much of the gastrointestinal system, offering a surface for absorption and secretion

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Pseudostratified

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Lines the trachea, bronchi of the lungs, and ductus deferens, offering a passageway with or without barrier or secretory functions

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Stratified squamous

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Forms the skin and lines the oral cavity, esophagus, and vagina, offering a protective surface; the skin may have a protective layer of keratin overlying the epithelium

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Stratified cuboidal

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Lines the ducts of sweat glands and other large exocrine glands, offering a conduit and/or serving as a barrier to transport

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Stratified columnar

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Lines the large ducts of exocrine glands, offering a conduit and serving as a barrier

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Transitional

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Lines the urinary system, offering a conduit; has the ability to distend

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