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Epithelia of the Different Systems-Medicine., Study notes of Medicine

The University of SheffieldMedicine

The document is a detailed table summarizing the types of epithelium found in various body systems, likely from a histology or anatomy course. It covers the skin, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, respiratory, and urinary systems, specifying the epithelial subtypes and their functions. For example, it notes stratified squamous keratinized epithelium in the skin and simple columnar epithelium in the stomach and intestines. It also highlights specialized epithelia, such as the respiratory epithelium in the trachea and transitional epithelium in the bladder. This resource is essential for understanding the structural and functional roles of different epithelia across the body, aiding in both academic and clinical contexts.

Typology: Study notes

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3/12/25, 5:12 PM about:blank Epithelia of the Different Systems NT AREAS) stem Epithelium ‘Subtype/finction Skin Stratified squamous epithelium, keratinized ‘Sweat Gland ducts Stratified cuboidal Mesothelium of body Simple squamous Mesothelium cavities (“outside” epithelium epithelium; can be visceral ad parietal; examples: pleura, pericardium, peritoneum, outside of male/female internal reproductive organs; serosa (serous membrane consisting of two layers of epithelial cells) encloses several body cavities such as stomach, pleura, abdominopelvic cavity and viscera (peritoncum)) Cardiovascular Blood vessels Simple squamous Endothelium (vascular endothelial cells) (V1 receptors for vasopressin [vasoconstriction], barrier function to surrounding tissues, blood clotting [inactivates when undamaged and activates when damaged clotting factors], inflammation, vasoconstriction and vasodilation, Lymph vessels Simple squamous Heart chambers Endocardium Gastrointestinal Ducts of submandibular Simple or Stratified glands columnar | Gingiva (gums) Stratified squamous, keratinized Dorsum (top surface) of Stratified squamous, tongue keratinized 15