Epithelial Tissues Mnemonics

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EPITHELIAL TISSUES MNEMONICS, THEIR LOCATION AND FUNCTION

SITE – BOBBSSTU

Epithelium Mnemonic: Location Mnemonic: Function

Site Function

Simple B Blood vessels D Diffusion

squamous
A Alveoli of E Excretion

B lungs
L A Absorption

Loop of Henle
L F Filtration
of the kidney
L
Lymphatic

vessels

Lining of

serous

membranes

Simple cuboidal O Ovaries S Secretion

O K Kidneys E Excretion

P(lease) Pancreas A Absorption

D(on’t) Ducts of the

salivary glands

Simple columnar B Bronchi P Protection

B U Uterus A Absorption

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U Uterine tube L Lubrication

Secretion
S Stomach S

I Intestine

G Gall bladder

Pseudo stratified B Bronchi R.o.b. f(irst) Removal of

columnar b(ank) bacteria &


T Trachea
(respiratory foreign bodies
T.i.m
epithelium) P Pharynx trapped in
Produced by mucus produced
B L Larynx
goblet cells by goblet cells
N Nasal cavity

(Peculiar to

the airways)

Stratified S(k) Skin Paa Protection

squamous against abrasion


A Anus

S
L(i) Lips

B Buccal cavity

O Oesophagus

V Vagina

Stratified S2 Sweat glands S Secretory

cuboidal
P Salivary P Protective

S glands

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Pancreas

Stratified T The male S Secretory

columnar urethra
L P Protective

T Large ducts of
C
the salivary

glands

Conjunctiva

Transitional U3 Ureter D Distention

(urothelium) (Allows the


Upper urethra
urinary tract to
U
Urinary expand &
bladder contract)

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