#epithelial tissue

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Malignant Tumor Names

Epithelial -- surface epithelium = carcinoma -- gland / duct epithelium = adenocarcinoma

Connective -- dense connective = fibrosarcoma -- cartilage = chondrosarcoma -- bone = osteosarcoma -- smooth muscle = leiomyosarcoma -- skeletal muscle = rhabdomyosarcoma

Nerve -- glial = glioblastoma -- meninges = meningeal sarcoma -- retina = retinoblastoma

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Locations of Epithelial Tissues

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What Epithelial Cells in urine Can Tell You

Epithelial cells in urine may signal urinary tract health. Understanding their types and levels aids in proactive urological well-being.

Epithelial cells in urine, while normal in small amounts, may indicate urinary tract issues when elevated. Squamous, transitional, and renal tubular epithelial cells provide insights into potential health concerns. Monitoring and understanding their presence empower proactive urological well-being. For a comprehensive evaluation and guidance, consult a urologist if persistent or significantly elevated levels are observed.

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Body Tissues

A group of similar cells that work together to carry out a specific function its known as a tissue. There are four types of body tissue: Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue, Muscle Tissue and Nervous Tissue. We will see one by one with greater detail. 

Epithelial Tissue

It is made up of cells closely packed and ranged in one or more layers; this tissue covers the whole surface of the body. It is usually separated from the underlying tissue by a thin sheet of connective tissue known as base membrane (This membrane brings structural support and binds the epithelial tissue to other structures).

There are different types of Epithelial Tissue:

Squamous epithelium is made up with squamous cells that look like thin, flat plates. We can identify the type of epithelium with the cell form. These cells usually have horizontal flattened, elliptical nuclei. And they form the lining of cavities such as the mouth, blood vessels, heart and lungs.

Here are some images to help you visualize how the cell looks like. 

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Source of the Second Image

If you would like to know more about this type of tissue, here is a link about it that you should check out. 

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Transitional Epithelium

Structure: they appear as stratified cells that seem cuboidal when the organ or tube is not stretched and squamous when the organ or tube is stretched.

Function: They accommodate fluctuations in the volume of fluid in an organ or a tube.

Location: It can be found along the linings of the urinary bladder.

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Structure: It consists of several layers of cells. The epithelium can be nonkeratinized or keratinized. Nonkeratinized’s surface cells retain a nucleus and cytoplasm. Keratinized epithelium’s surface cells are replaced by protein and they are considered dead.

Function: It protects against abrasion, forms a barrier against infection, and reduces loss of of water from the body.

Location: Keratinized epithelium can be found on the outer layer of the skin. Nonkeratinized epithelium can be found in the mouth, throat, and esophagus.