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Histology

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  • What is the benefit of stratified epithelial tissue over simple epithelial tissue?
    it is more durable
  • Which surface of epithelium is the top, but on the inside of the tissue?
    apical
  • Is epithelium vascular?
    no, it has nerve fibers instead
  • What are the two main forms of epithelial tissues?
    covering and lining, glandular
  • What is the primary function of simple cuboidal epithelium?
    secretion and absorption
  • What classification of epithelium is box-like?
    cuboidal
  • Which classification of epithelium is flat and scale-like?
    squamous
  • Stratified columnar epithelium is rare but where can it be found?
    pharynx, male urethra, and lining some glandular ducts
  • Transitional epithelium forms lining of what type of organs?
    hollow urinary organs
  • What is the primary function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
    involved in secretion of mucus and movement of it
  • Stratified squamous epithelium is located in areas of what?
    high wear and tear
  • What classification is tall, ractangular?
    columnar
  • Stratified cuboidal epithelium is rare but where can it be found?
    sweat and mammary glands
  • Which surface of epithelium is the bottom of tissues??
    basal
  • What are the types of tissues?
    epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
  • What is the primary function of simple squamous epithelium?
    rapid diffusion
  • What is the primary function of simple columnar epithelium?
    absorption and secretion of mucus and enzymes
  • How are stratified epithelia named since they can contain many different shapes in each layer?
    the shape in the apical layer
  • Is reticular lamina above or below the basal lamina?
    below
  • What is histology?
    the study of tissues