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Epithelial Tissue

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Epithelium (epithelial tissue)
the specialized epithelial tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin and the surface layer of mucous membranesy
gland
An organ that produces and releases chemicals either through ducts or into the bloodstream.
duct
a vessel for conveying lymph or glandular secretions
membrane
A thin pliable layer of tissue covering surfaces, enveloping a part, lining a cavity, or separating or connecting structures or organs.
exocrine gland
secrete into the blood.
endocrine gland
secrete a substance our of a duct onto a free surface.
Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue
covers tissues; lines inside of organs/body cavities; a-vascular; wall to wall cells; polar; protects and transports
Simple Squamous
Located in blood vessels and arteries.
Simple Cuboidal
Kidney tubules are composed of ________ epithelium.
Simple Columnar
Location: Ciliated tisses are in bronchi, uterine tubes, and uterus; smooth (nonciliated tissue) are in the digestive tract, bladde
Stratified Squamous
Location: Lines the esophagus, mouth, and vagina
Pseudostratified Columnar
________ epithelium appears to have two or three layers of cells, but all the cells are in contact with the basement membrane.
Location: Ciliated tissue lines the trachea and much of the upper respiratory tract
Transitional
The urinary bladder is composed of ________ epithelium.
Glandular Epithelial Tissue
cells are arranged in small clusters, usually with ducts that open onto a surface. Includes endocrine and exocrine.
Tissue
A group of similar cells that perform a specific function.
tubular glands
glands that consist of epithelial-lined tubes
acinar glands
secretory portion forming an expanded sac- mammary and salivary glands
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