ANAT2241 Covering and Lining Epithelia
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General Objective
To learn the structure and function of covering and lining epithelia.
Specific Objectives
- To identify covering and lining epithelia.
- To understand the terms endothelium, and mesothelium.
- To classify epithelia on the basis of cell morphology and cell arrangement (e.g. layering), noting the general absence of blood vessels in epithelia.
- To study the surface specializations of some epithelial cells: brush or striated border (microvilli), non-motile stereocilia and motile cilia and to recognise these specialisation in electron micrographs.
Learning Activities
To identify, draw and label the various types of epithelium (simple, stratified and pseudostratified) and to discuss some of the special functional features associated with their structure.
Epithelia cell shape | Epithelia sectioning appearance |
Histology
Epithelium forms continuous layers of cells that cover surfaces and line cavities of the body.
Simple epithelium
Venule with endothelium, a simple squamous epithelium lining. |
Thyroid follicles, with a simple cuboidal epithelium surrounding each follicle. |
Pseudostratified epithelium
Trachea lined with a pseudostratified epithelium. |
Testis ductus epididymidis lined with a pseudostratified epithelium. |
Testis ductus epididymidis lined with a pseudostratified epithelium.
Stratified epithelium
Transitional epithelium
Course Links
- Histology Glossary: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ANAT2241 Support | Histology | Histology Stains | Embryology Glossary
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Practical Support
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ANAT2241 Support Links: The Virtual Microscope | Covering and Lining Epithelia | Glandular Epithelia | CT Components | CT Types | Bone, Bone Formation and Joints | Muscle | Nervous | Blood | Eye | Cardiovascular | Respiratory | Integumentary | Gastrointestinal | Gastrointestinal Organs | Lymphatic and Immune | Endocrine | Urinary | Female Reproductive | Male Reproductive | Histology Stains | Histology Drawings | Practicals Health and Safety 2013 | Moodle - 2019
ANAT2241 This practical support page content is not part of the science practical class and provides only background information for student self-directed learning purposes.
Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, May 19) Embryology ANAT2241 Covering and Lining Epithelia. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/ANAT2241_Covering_and_Lining_Epithelia
- © Dr Mark Hill 2024, UNSW Embryology ISBN: 978 0 7334 2609 4 - UNSW CRICOS Provider Code No. 00098G