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Simple epithelium provide some protection, but its major functions are:
Secretion and absorbtion
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Stratified epithelium mainly function to
Provide proctection from mechanical or chemical stresses.
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Simple squamous epithelium is found in:
- -mesothelia lining in ventral body cavities
- -endothelia lining heart and blod vessels
- -kidney tubules
- -inner lining of cornea
- -alveoli of lungs
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The inner ling of cornea, alveoli of lungs, portions of kidney tubules and mesothelia and endothelia linings are made up of which classification of epithelium?
simple squamous epithelium
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Functions of simple squamous epithelium include:
- -reduction of friction
- -control of vessel permeability
- -absorption and secretion
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Stratified squamous epithelium is located:
- -surface of skin
- -lining of mouth, throat and esophagus
- -lining of rectum, anus and vagina
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Superficial epithelial layers that are tough and water resistant are ____.
keratinized
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Simple cuboidal epithelium is located in
- -glands
- -ducts
- -portions of kidney tubules
- -thyroid glands
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Glands, ducts and the thyroid gland are made up of which type of epithelium
simple cuboidal epithelium
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Simple cuboidal epithelium function to
- -provide limited protection
- -secrete & absorb
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Stratified cuboidal epithelium are found in
ducts of sweat glands and mammary glands
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Four shapes of epithelial tissue
squamous; cuboidal; transitional; columnar
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Transitional epithelium is located in
- -urinary bladder
- -renal pelvis of kidney
- -ureters
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Function of transitional epithelium
-expansion and recoil after stretching
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Simple columnar epithelium located in
- -lining of stomach
- -intestine
- -gallbladder
- -uterine tubes
- -collecting ducts of kidneys
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Which type of epithelia can be dound in the lining of the stomach, intestine, gallbladders, uterine tubes, and collecting ducts of kidneys
simple columnar epithelium
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Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium can be found in the
- -lining of nasal cavity, trachea and bronchi
- -portions of male reproductive tract
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function of ciliated columnar epithelium?
protection and secretion
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stratified columnar epithelium functions to
protect
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where is stratified columnar epithelium located
- small areas of the pharynx
- -epiglottis
- -anus
- -mammary gland
- -salivary gland ducts
- -urethra
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