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Tag: Epithelial Tissue

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Gastro-esophageal junction

August 21, 2016September 16, 2016 Kit Ng

The connection between the lower esophagus and the stomach cardia is known as the gastro-esophageal junction or esophagogastric junction.  Histologically this is the transition between the stratified squamous epithelium from the esophagus to the simple columnar epithelium of the stomach. Continue reading Gastro-esophageal junction

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Transitional Epithelium

August 14, 2016August 23, 2016 Kit Ng

This type of epithelium resembles both stratified squamous and stratified cuboidal as the surface layer could change shape.  They are usually found in the urinary tract such as the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra where the organs and tubes need … Continue reading Transitional Epithelium

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

August 14, 2016September 3, 2016 Kit Ng

Simple columnar epithelium contains cells that are rectangle in shape and have their nuclei arranged on the basal side.  Their nuclei also tend to look oval shape.  This type of epithelium can be found in the digestive tract, uterine tube … Continue reading Simple Columnar Epithelium

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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

August 14, 2016September 16, 2016 Kit Ng

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium gets its name because while the cells are columnar in shape, their nuclei do not arrange at the bottom (or basal side) of the cell.  Rather the nuclei are arranged in an almost random fashion.  However, they … Continue reading Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

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Stratified Squamous epithelium, Keratinized

August 14, 2016September 3, 2016 Kit Ng

Stratified epithelium is classified by the cell type on the uppermost layer.  Notice that is true for the pictures shown below.  They are typically found in locations where constant abrasion is likely, such as skin.  The epithelium at these locations … Continue reading Stratified Squamous epithelium, Keratinized

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium, non-Keratinized

August 12, 2016August 14, 2016 Kit Ng

Stratified epithelium is classified by the cell type on the uppermost layer.  Notice that is true for the pictures shown below.  They are typically found in locations where constant abrasion is likely, such as mouth, esophagus and vagina.  The epithelium … Continue reading Stratified Squamous Epithelium, non-Keratinized

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Simple Squamous Epithelium

August 12, 2016March 15, 2017 Kit Ng

Simple squamous epithelium is marked by a single layer of flattened cells.  The nuclei would likewise be flattened.  Because the cell is flattened, its function is for materials to pass through by diffusion or filtration.  They can be found around … Continue reading Simple Squamous Epithelium

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

August 12, 2016September 3, 2016 Kit Ng

Simple cuboidal epithelium is marked by a single layer of square like cells.  The nuclei can be found in the middle of the cell.  This epithelium can be found in the walls of ducts such as the kidney tubules and … Continue reading Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

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Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 Kit Ng

Of unknown organism, from personal collection. Stratified cuboidal epithelial tissues are more rare comparing to other epithelial types.  This picture was taken from salivary gland and the duct showed that the inner most layer, or right around the lumen, contains … Continue reading Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

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