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Tissues Anatomy
Epithelial tissue
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
02/09/2009

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Simple Cuboidal epithelium SCUE
Definition
Function:secretion and absorption by cells of the kidney tibules. moves particles in mucus out of the bronchioles

Location: in kidney tubules, surfaces of the ovaries. Glands and their ducts.
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Simple Columnr Epithelium SCOE
Definition
Function: Moves particles out of bronchioles of lungs. Cells Absorb in the intestines. Secretion by cells and glands

Location: glands and some ducts, auditory tubes, uterus, intestines, gall bladder.
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Pseudostratisfied Columnar Epithelium PCE
Definition
Function: Protects the lungs by trapping dust particles in mucous sheet and moving the particles away from them.

Location: Lining of nasal cavity; nasal sinuses; trachea; bronchi of lungs
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Simple Squamous Epithelium SSE
Definition
Function: Diffusion, Filtration, Secretion; Protection from friction

Location: Lining of blood vessels and heart; inner surface of eardrums; alveoli of the lungs
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Stratisfied Squamous Epithelium TSE
Definition
Function: Protect the underlying tissue from mechanical abbrasion. Reduces water loss. Creates a barrier against infection.

Location: skin mouth throat anus vagina cornea esophagus
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Transitional Epithelium TE
Definition
Function: allows organs to stretch or expand as urine collects within them. Protects against the Caustic Effects of urine.

Location: urinary bladder, ureters, superior urethra
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