W2/L8 Flashcards
(12 cards)
What characteristics do we use to classify surface epithelium? (3)
Number of layers
Shape of cells
Surface specialisations
What are the functions of surface epithelium? (4)
Protection
Absorption
Secretion
Barrier (selective diffusion)
Where do we find simple squamous epithelium? (4)
Mesothelium
Endothelium
Alveolar lining
Glomeruli
Where do we find simple cuboidal epithelium? (2)
Thyroid follicles
Renal tubules
Where do we find simple, non-ciliated columnar epithelium? (5)
Stomach Small & large intestines Gallbladder & bile ducts Endometrium Endocervix
Where do we find simple ciliated columnar epithelium? (2)
Fallopian tubes
Bronchioles
Where do we find pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium? (1)
Respiratory tract
Where do we find pseudostratified columnar epithelium (non ciliated)? (2)
Epididymus
Vas deference
Where do we find keratinising stratified squamous epithelium?
Skin
Where do we find non-keratinising stratified squamous epithelium? (4)
Oral cavity Oesophagus Anus Vagina Ectocervix
Where do we find transitional epithelium? (3)
Renal pelvis
Ureters
Bladder
What is transitional epithelium aka?
Urothelium
