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Epithelia
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
01/18/2011

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Term
simple squamous epithelia
Definition
loacated: alveoli of lung, cornea of eye, mesothelial lining of ventral body cavities, endothelial lining of heart and blood vessels

Function=reduces friction, controls vessel permiability, performs absorption and secretion
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stratified squamous epithelia
Definition
located=surface of skin, lining of mouth, anus, vagina

function=provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens, & chemical attack
Term
simple cuboidal epithelia
Definition
located=kidney tubules, various glands and ducts

functions=limited protection, secretion, absorption
Term
stratified cuboidal epithelia
Definition
located=lining of ducts

function=protection, secretion, absorption
Term
transitional epithelia
Definition
located=urinary bladder, renal pelvis, ureters

function=permits expansion & recoil after stretching
Term
simple columnar epithelia
Definition
located=stomach, intestinal lining, excretory ducts

function=protection, secretion, absorption
Term
pseudostratified columnar epithelia
Definition
located=trachea, nasopharynx, bronchi, male reproductive tract

functions=possess cilia, protection, secretion
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stratified columnar epithelia
Definition
located=ducts of salivary glands, areas of the pharynx, epiglottis, anus, mammary ducts, urethra

function=protection
Term
basement membrane
Definition
btw epithelial & connective tissues (non-living layer)
Term
epithelia
Definition
tissues that cover body surfaces, on inside or outside
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