what is epithelial tissue and where can you find it in the body?
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What is epithelial tissue
and where can you find
it in the body?
What is Epithelial Tissue?Acts as a lining, covering or glandular body
tissueCovers all free body surfacesFunctions include:
--Protection--Absorption--Filtration--Secretion
Special CharacteristicsForms continuous sheetsCells packed close togetherHave an apical surface (free edge) that is
exposedEpithelial tissue rests on a Basement
MembraneAvascular—Epithelials have no direct blood
supplyEpithelials regenerate easily (if well
nourished)
Shapes of epithelial cells:Epithelial Cells can be one of three shapes:1.) Squamous
2.) Cuboidal
3.) Columnar
Simple vs. StratifiedSimple Epithelial Tissue:
--Single layer of cells--Work in Absorption, Secretion or
Filtration--Not a protective tissue
Stratified Epithelial Tissue:--Consists of two or more layers--Function to protect
STRATIFIED
Simple SquamousSingle layer of this squamous cellsRests on a basement membraneCells fit closely togetherFunction in Absorption or Rapid DiffusionForm serous membranes that line the ventral
cavity
Simple Squamous
Found in air sacs of lungsForms the walls of capillaries
Simple CuboidalSingle layer of cuboidal cellsRests on a basement membraneFound in glandsHelps to form glandular ducts
Simple Cuboidal
Forms the walls of the Kidney’s tubulesCovers the surface of the ovaries
Simple Columnar
Made up of a single layer of columnar cellsTall cells that are fit close togetherRests on a basement membrane
Simple Columnar
Lines the entire length of the digestive tract
Pseudostratified Columnar
Single layer of cellsVarying sizes of cells with nuclei at differing
heightsRests on a basement membraneFunctions in absorption and secretions
Pseudostratified Columnar
Lines the respiratory tractGoblet cells are present and produce mucusMucus traps debris and dust
Stratified SquamousMost common stratified epithelial tissueConsists of several layers of cellsFound at sites of frictionDurable tissue
Stratified Squamous
Found in the esophagus, mouth and outer skin
Stratified CuboidalMulti-layered tissue typeFound in ducts of large organs
Stratified ColumnarMulti-layered tissue typeFound in ducts of large organs
Transitional Highly modified, stratified squamous
epitheliumForms the lining of the urinary bladder and
uretersUrinary system organs have the ability to
stretchCells can slide past one another and stretchGreater volume is createdMore Urine is able to be stored
Transitional Epithelium
Glands--cells obtain what they need from the blood
and use them to make their secretion
Glands contains cells that secrete a productEx.) Endocrine or Exocrine Glands
Secretionprotein molecules in a water based fluid
Secretion is discharged once produced
Glandular Epithelium
Endocrine vs. Exocrine
Endocrine gland ductless gland secretions diffuse into the blood directlyex.) Thyroid, Adrenal and Pituitary Glands
Exocrine glandcontain ductssecretions empty to the surfaceex.) Sweat & Oil Glands, Liver and
Pancreas
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