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Undergraduate 1
09/23/2010

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simple squamous epithelium

 

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[image]simple simple cuboidal epithelium
Definition

secretion and absorbtion

 

kidney tubules, ducts and secretory portions of small glands, ovary surface

Term

simple columnar epithelium

 

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Definition

absorbtion and secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances; ciliated type propels mucus

 

nonciliated type lines most of the digestive tract, gallbladder, and secretory ducts of some glands

 

cilated variety lines small bronchi, uterine tubes, and some regions of the uterus

Term

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

 

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Definition

secretion particularly of mucus; propulsion of mucus by ciliary action

 

noncilated type in male sperm carryin ducts and ducts of large glands

ciliated variety lines the trachea, most of the upper respitory tract

Term

stratified squamous epithelium\

 

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Definition

protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion

 

nonkeirtin type forms the soft lining of the esophagus, mouth and vagina

keritanized part lines the epidermis of the skin

Term

transitional epithelium

 

 

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Definition

stretches readily n permits distension of urinary organ by contaminated urine

 

lines ureters, urinary bladder and part of the urethra

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