Flashcards sobre Tejido Epitelial

Study Notes

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Composed of a single layer of flat cells
Functions in diffusion and filtration
Found in areas such as alveoli of lungs and lining of blood vessels

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Made up of a single layer of cube-shaped cells
Primarily involved in secretion and absorption
Commonly located in kidney tubules and glandular ducts

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Consists of a single layer of tall, column-like cells
Functions in absorption and secretion of mucus
Present in digestive tract lining, such as the stomach and intestines

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Composed of multiple layers of cells, with the outermost being flat
Provides protection against abrasion and pathogens
Found in skin, mouth, and esophagus

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

Contains multiple layers of cube-shaped cells
Less common than other types, mainly involved in secretion
Located in larger ducts of glands, like sweat and salivary glands

Stratified Columnar Epithelium

Made of multiple layers of cells, with surface cells being columnar
Functions primarily in protection and secretion
Found in segments of the male urethra and in some gland ducts

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Appears to be stratified due to varying cell heights but is actually a single layer
Often ciliated, plays a role in trapping and moving particles out of airways
Commonly found in the respiratory tract

Stratified Transitional Epithelium

Characterized by multiple layers of cells that can stretch
Provides flexibility and protection; allows organs like the bladder to expand and contract
Found in the urinary bladder and parts of the ureters

Description

Esta actividad de tarjetas didácticas te ayuda a aprender diferentes tipos de epitelio, como el epitelio plano simple y el epitelio cúbico estratificado. Cada tarjeta presenta una definición esencial para facilitar el entendimiento y la retención. Ideal para estudiantes de biología y medicina que desean consolidar su conocimiento sobre tejidos.