Epithelial Tissue Types, Functions, and Locations

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering the functions and locations of various epithelial tissues from the lecture notes.

The function of Simple Squamous Epithelium is __________ & Filtration.

Diffusion

Simple Squamous Epithelium is located in the Aveoli of lungs & __________.

kidney

The function of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium is Secretion & __________.

absorption

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium is located in kidney ducts + __________ glands.

thyroid

The function of Simple Columnar Epithelium is Absorption & secretion of __________.

mucus

Simple Columnar Epithelium is located in the Stomach, intestines, & __________.

gallbladder

The function of Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium (DCCE) is __________.

Secretion

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium (DCCE) is located in the Nasal cavity, trachea, & __________.

bronchi

The function of Stratified squamous Epithelium is Protection from __________ + Pathogens.

abrasion

Stratified squamous Epithelium is located in the Esophagus, mouth, throat, & __________.

rectum

The function of Transfional Epithelium is that it Allows __________ & contraction.

expansion

Transfional Epithelium is located in the ureters & __________.

urinary bladder