epithelium histology

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simple cuboidal

  • single layer of cells, similar in height/width

  • found in ducts of glands, secretes and absorbs

<ul><li><p>single layer of cells, similar in height/width</p></li><li><p>found in ducts of glands, secretes and absorbs</p></li></ul><p></p>
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simple columnar

  • single layer of taller cells

  • may have cilia, absorbs and secretes

<ul><li><p>single layer of taller cells</p></li><li><p>may have cilia, absorbs and secretes</p></li></ul><p></p>
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pseudostratified columnar

  • has cilia, secretes mucus

<ul><li><p>has cilia, secretes mucus</p></li></ul><p></p>
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stratified squamous 

  • flat cells, more than one layer

  • protects against abrasions

<ul><li><p>flat cells, more than one layer</p></li><li><p>protects against abrasions</p></li></ul><p></p>
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stratified columnar

  • tall cells, more than one layer

  • secretes and protects

<ul><li><p>tall cells, more than one layer</p></li><li><p>secretes and protects</p></li></ul><p></p>
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transitional

  • allows ducts/organs to stretch and expand

<ul><li><p>allows ducts/organs to stretch and expand</p></li></ul><p></p>
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