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| those glands that secrete into tissue fluid or the blood. (thyroid gland) |
endocrine glands |
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| those gland that secrete their products into ducts opening into an internal or external surface. (salivary and sweat glands) |
exocrine glands |
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| Composed of cells that are specialized to produce and secrete substances. |
glandular |
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| Has expandable lining and prevents the contents from diffusing out. |
transitional |
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| Forms the inner lining on the bladder and urinary system. |
transitional |
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| Specialized to undergo changes in response to increased tension. |
transitional |
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| Forms the outer layer of skin (epidermis). Also lines the mouth, throat, and vagina. |
stratified squamous |
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| Cells reproduce in deeper layers, pushing older cells outward. |
stratified squamous |
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| Consists of many layers of cells, making this tissue relatively thick. |
stratified squamous |
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| Helps in movement. |
pseudostratified columnar |
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| Lines passages of the respiratory system and tubes of the reproductive systems. |
pseudostratified columnar |
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| Commonly possess cilia on govlet cells. |
pseudostratified columnar |
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| Appeared layered, but are not. Nuclei are located 2 or more levels within the cells of the tissue. |
pseudostratified columnar |
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| Goblet cells secrete a mucous onto the surface of the tissue. |
simple columnar |
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| Often have microvilli, cylindrical processes extending outward from their cell surfaces, which increase the surface area and help in absorption. |
simple columnar |
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| Secretes digestive fluids and absorbs nutrient molecules after digestion. |
simple columnar |
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| Tissue is relatively thick providing some protection for the underlying tissues. |
simple columnar |
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| Occurs in the linings of the uterus, stomach, and the intestines. |
simple columnar |
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| Elongated, single layer whose nuclei are usually located at aobut the same level near the basement membrane. |
simple columnar |
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| Covers the ovaries and lines kidney tubules and ducts of glands. |
simple cuboidal |
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| Single layer of cube shaped cells with centrally located spherical nuclei. |
simple cuboidal |
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| Found in the lining of the air sacs of the lungs, walls of the capillaries, lines inside of blood vessels, and covers membranes that line body cavities. |
simple squamous |
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| Substances pass through easily. |
simple squamous |
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| Single layer of thin, flattened cells that fit tightly together, and their nuclei are usually broad and thin. |
simple squamous |
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