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02/04/2011

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Epithelial Tissue (Structure)
Definition
Apical and basal surface, attached to basement membrane.
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Epithelial Tissue (Function)
Definition
Protection, permeability, sensations, and specialized secretions.
Term
Simple Squamous Epithelia
Definition
In alveoli of lungs, serous lining of body cavities, lines inner surface of vessels.
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Stratified Squamous Epithelia
Definition
Surface of skin, oral cavity, rectum, and vagina.
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelia
Definition
Kidney tubules, pancreas, salivary glands, thyroid glands.
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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelia
Definition
Ducts of sweat glands, large ducts of exocrine glands.
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Transitional Epitheila
Definition
Renal pelvis, uretuer, and urinary bladder.
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Simple Columnar Epithelia
Definition
Lines stomach and intestinal tract, lines uretus, and excretory ducts.
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Stratified Columnar Epithelia
Definition
Pharynx, urethra, anus, excretory ducts.
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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelia
Definition
In nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, parts of male reproductive tract.
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Glandular Epithelium
Definition
exocrine and endocrine glands
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Exocrine Glands
Definition
By ducts secrete onto epithelial surface.
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Serous
Definition
secrete watery solutions
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Mucous
Definition
secrete mucus
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Mixed
Definition
contain both mucous and serous elements
Term
Endocrine Glands
Definition
Ductless glands secrete hormones into extracellular fluid.
Term
Connective Tissue (structure and function)
Definition
Specialized cells, extracellular protein fibers, ground substance, and matrix. Function: Structure, transport fluid, protect organs, store energy.
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Connective Tissue Proper (types 3)
Definition
Mesenchyme, Loose connective tissue, dense connective tissue.
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Supportive Connective Tissues (types 2)
Definition
Cartilage and bone
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Mucous membranes
Definition
line cavity
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Serous Membrane
Definition
line certain cavities
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Skeletal Muscle
Definition
large cells of muscles cells
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Cardiac Muscle
Definition
only in the heart
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Smooth muscle tissue
Definition
In walls of blood vessels, urinary bladder, in respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts.
Term
Neural Tissue (structure and function)
Definition
Nerve cells and Supporting cells. Conducts incoming messages and outgoing impulses.
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