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Anatomy and Physiology
ELO: C- Identify the functions and types of epithelial tissue
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Anatomy
Graduate
05/07/2010

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Epithelial Tissue
Definition
Tissue which covers body surfaces; lines organs, cavities and ducts; and forms glands. Also called the epithelium
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Function of epithelial tissue
Definition
Protection, absorption, filtration and secretion
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Squamous Cells
Definition
Flat and shaped much like fish scales
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Cubodial Cells
Definition
Shaped like a 6 sided dice or cubes
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Columnar Cells
Definition
Look like long, narrow columns
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Simple Tissue
Definition
Composed of one layers of cells
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Stratified Tissue
Definition
Composed of multiple layers of cells
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Simple Cuboidal Tissue
Definition
Present in various glands, responsible for secreting enzymes and hormones
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Simple Columnar Tissue
Definition
Present in digestive tract; responsible for the protection, absorption and secretion of digestive juices
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Transitional Tissue
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Present in bladder and stomach, responsible for organ expansion. When stretched have the appearance of being simple (one layer) when not stretched have appearance of being stratified (multiple layers)
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