Types of Epithelium and Connective Tissue

Front

Four types of simple epithelium tissue

Back

1. Simple squamous

2. Simple cuboidal

3. Simple colunar

4. Pseudostratified

Front

Purpose of simple epithelium

Back

To facilitate absorption, secretion, and filtration.

Front

Areas in the body with simple epithelium

Back

Lungs, kidneys, and lining of blood vessels.

Front

Why pseudostratified epithelium looks stratified

Back

It has varying cell heights and nuclei at different levels, but all cells touch the basal membrane.

Front

Purpose of stratified epithelium

Back

To provide protection against abrasion and wear.

Front

Areas in the body needing stratified tissue

Back

Skin, mouth and esophagus

Front

Four types of stratified epithelium

Back

1. Stratified squamous epithelium 2. Stratified cuboidal epithelium 3. Stratified columnar epithelium 4. Transitional epithelium

Front

When does the thickness of transitional epithelium change?

Back

When the bladder fills and stretches.

Front

Four subgroups of connective tissue are?

Back

1. Loose Connective Tissue

2. 2. Dense Connective Tissue

3. 3. Cartilage Tissue

4. 4. Other

Front

Types of involuntary muscle

Back

Smooth and cardiac muscle.