A | B |
Epithelial tissue covers | the body and many of its parts |
Protect against infection by | guarding against cuts, scratches |
Stratified squamous epithelium | has many layers of closely packed cells |
Simple squamous epithelium is | a single layer of thin,irregularly shaped cells |
Simple squamous epithelium | lines the alveoli |
Because it is thin, | simple squamous absorbs materials easily |
Oxygen easily passes through | simple squamous cells in air sacs |
Simple columnar epithelial cells are | higher than they are wide |
Goblet cells are found in | simple columnar epithelium |
Mucus is secreted by | goblet cells |
The inner linings of the stomach and intestines are composed | of simple columnar epithelium |
Columnar epithelial cells specialize | in absorption. |
The trachea is lined with | pseudostratified epithelium |
Pseudostratified epithelium looks like it | is two cell layers thick but it isn't |
The skin surface is composed | of stratified squamous epithelium |
Stratified transitional epithelium | is composed of many layers |
Body areas subject to stress have | stratified transitional epithelium |
Glandular epithelial cells are | specialized for secreting substances |
In the urinary bladder is found | stratified transitional epithelium |
Glandular epithelium is found in | the thyroid gland |