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| Simple Cuboidal epithelium SCUE |
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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 |
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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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Term
| Pseudostratisfied Columnar Epithelium PCE |
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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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Term
| Simple Squamous Epithelium SSE |
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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 |
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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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Term
| Transitional Epithelium TE |
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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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