Epithelial Tissue

Vocabulary flashcards covering the functions, classification criteria, layers, and cell shapes of epithelial tissue based on the lecture notes.

Protection

An epithelial tissue function exemplified by the skin.

Absorption

An epithelial tissue function occurring in the small and large intestine.

Transport of material on the surface

An epithelial tissue function mediated by cilia.

Secretion

An epithelial tissue function performed by glands.

Excretion

An epithelial tissue function occurring in renal tubes.

Gas-exchange

An epithelial tissue function occurring in pulmonary alveoli.

Epithelial Tissue Classification Criteria

Epithelial tissue classification depending on the number of cell layers (strata) and the shape of cells in their outermost layer.

Strata

Cell layers (Capas).

Pseudostratified

Epithelial tissue classification that resembles having multiple layers (se asemeja/similar).

Epithelial Shapes

Shapes of cells in their outermost layer, including cúbico, Glíndrico, and escamoso.