Are the tissues on the edge of the specimen or facing a cavity
(Do the cell have a free side)?
if yes the tissue is:
Epithelium
How many layers?
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Single Layer Simple |
Multi Layer Stratified |
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SHAPE OF CELLS |
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Flat: Squamous |
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Simple Squamous Epithelium |
Stratified Squamous Epithelium |
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Square: Cuboidal |
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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium |
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium |
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Pillars: Columnar |
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Simple Columnar Epithelium |
Stratified Columnar Epithelium |
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Cells look like they are "pushed up" |
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Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium |
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NO |
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Cells that are different shape |
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NO |
Transitional Epithelium |
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