Epithelial Tissues

Epithelial Tissues

by J. Briggs

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Briefly describe a characteristic of all epithelial tissues:

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Which one of these tissues do you think makes up the majority of your skin cells?

• simple squamous

• stratified squamous

• simple columnar

• simple cuboidal

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Structure/Function Question!

Why is important that simple squamous cells are flat and not deeply layered being that they line your lungs and mouth?

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What purpose does the lumen have in these type of cells?

Multiple Choice

Cilia and mucus! Sounds pretty gross, huh? What purpose do these structures have?

• To be the great snottaloppagus

• Gotta keep the Kleenex bidness goin'

• Move pollen, debris, and pathogens out of your body

• Assist in osmotic cellular movement

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Why is it important for your skin to have lots of layers of cells?

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The word "pseudo" in pseudostratified means....

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Structure/Function Question!

Why does it make perfect sense that transitional cells line the bladder and other urinary tract linings?

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Exit Question: Describe 1 characteristic of simple epithelial and 1 characteristic of stratified epithelial: