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Epithelial Tissues

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