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What is this tissue? It has open spaces, almost a bee hive pattern but messier, single layers of flat cells.
Simple squamous
The function of simple squamous?
Allows rapid movement of molecules across surface.
Where is simple squamous?
lungs
what is this tissue? A single layer of uniformly shaped layers. As tall as they are wide. its nucleus in center.
Simple cubodial
Absorption and secretion.
Simple cubodial.
Where is simple cubodial?
Kidney tubules and bronchioles in the lungs.
What is this tissue? Single layers of cells ,taller then they are wide, an oval nucleus.
Simple columnar.
Secretary and absorptive functions?
Simple columnar
Where is simple columnar?
Stomach, small and large intestines, female reproductive system.
What is this tissue? A single layer of cells, looks like multiple layers because cells are different heights.
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
Filters incoming air, traps and transports particles, prevents infection.
Where is Pseudostratified ciliated columnar?
Respiratory track, trachea, female genital tract, internal ear.
What is this tissue? Multiple cell layers, flat surface cells are scale like, deeper cells are cubodial or columnar.
Stratified sqaumous
Stratified sqaumous
Protects against water loss and microorganism invasion.
Where is Stratified sqaumous in the body?
Skin, mouth, thymus.