UNIT 2- Tissues Flashcards
(44 cards)
How many layers does Simple Epithelium have?
1
How many layers does Stratified Epithelium have?
More than 1
Function of Simple Squamous
rapid diffusion or filtration
Location of Simple Squamous
Alveoli of lungs, lines inside of blood vessels and heart
Function of Simple Cuboidal
secretion and absorption of substances
Location of Simple Cuboidal
tubules of kidney, within glands, surface of ovary
Function of Simple Columnar Epithelium
Absorption and secretion of substances, ciliated= propel substances
Location of Simple Columnar Epithelium
Nonciliated=digestive tract
ciliated= uterine tubes, bronchi
Functions of Pseudostratified
secretion of substances (mucus)
Location of Pseudostratified
trachea and respiratory tract
Function of Stratified squamous
protection
Location of stratified squamous
keratinized= epidermis of skin
Function of Stratified Cuboidal
secretion of substances
Location of Stratified Cuboidal
Sweat glands, mammary glands
Function of Stratified Columnar
secretion of substances
Location of Stratified Columnar
pharynx
Function of Transitional Epithelia
Stretch of urinary organs
Location of Transitional Epithelia
ONLY in urinary tract
Description of Nervous Tissue
tangled kites
Function of Nervous tissue
transmit electrical signals
Location of Nervous Tissue
brain, spinal cord, nerves
What type of tissue is bone?
Connective tissue
function of bones
Support and protect organs , storage of minerals
Function of blood
transport respiratory gases, nutrients, wastes