sensory epithelium
neuroepithelium
Simple columnar epithelium made up of cells specialized to serve as sensory cells for the reception of external stimuli, as the sensory cells of the cochlea, vestibule, nasal mucosa, and tongue.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | atypical epithelium |
| Latin Name | neuroepithelium |
| FMA ID | 62410 |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sensory epithelium?
Simple columnar epithelium made up of cells specialized to serve as sensory cells for the reception of external stimuli, as the sensory cells of the cochlea, vestibule, nasal mucosa, and tongue.
What body system is the sensory epithelium part of?
The sensory epithelium is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the sensory epithelium?
The Latin name for the sensory epithelium is neuroepithelium.
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APN
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amiculum nuclei dentati
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ami
ampulla caudalis
ansa peduncularis
ansa peduncularis in thalamo
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