Anatomy: Epithelial Tissue

What are the four different types of tissue?

Epithelial, connective, muscle and nerve

In epithelial tissue, what is the name of the top layer?

Apical

In epithelial tissue, what is the name of the bottom layer?

Basal

What are the names of all the shapes of epithelial tissue?

Squamous, cuboidal, and columnar

What is the characteristic of Squamous?

Flat

What is the characteristic of Cuboidal?

Square or cubed

What is the characteristic of Columnar?

Tall and skinny

What does Polarity refer to?

Apical and basal surfaces

In Epithelial tissue, what are the names of all the classifications of layers?

Simple, stratified, and pseudo-stratified

What’s the function of Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue?

Diffusion and filtration

Where is the location of Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue?

Air sacs of lungs

What is the classification of this tissue?

Epithelial, Simple, Squamous

What’s the function of Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue?

Absorption and secretion

Where is the location of Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue?

Kidney tubules

What is the classification of this tissue?

Epithelial, Simple, Cuboidal

What’s the function of Simple Columnar Epithelial Tissue?

Absorption and secretion

Where is the location of Simple Columnar Epithelial Tissue?

Stomach and intestines

Where are Goblet Cells found?

Simple columnar epithelial tissue

What is the classification of this tissue?

Epithelial, simple, columnar

What’s the function of Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelial Tissue?

Secretion and propulsion of mucus

Where is the location of Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelial Tissue?

Trachea and bronchi

What is the classification of this tissue?

Epithelial, pseudostratified, columnar, ciliated

What’s the function of Stratified Nonkeratinized Squamous Epithelial Tissue?

Protects from abrasion

Where is the location of Stratified Nonkeratinized Squamous Epithelial Tissue?

Moist linings of the esophagus and vagina

What is the classification of this tissue?

Epithelial, stratified, squamous, nonkeratinized