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Types of Epithelial Tissue and Their Functions

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  • Simple squamous epithelium

    Located in air sacs of lungs and lining of heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels. Allows materials to pass through by diffusion and filtration and secretes lubricating substance.

  • Simple cuboidal epithelium

    Found in ducts and secretory portions of small glands and kidney tubules. Secretes and absorbs.

  • Simple columnar epithelium

    Ciliated tissues in bronchi, uterine tubes, and uterus; smooth tissues in digestive tract and bladder. Absorbs and secretes mucous and enzymes.

  • Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

    Ciliated tissue lining the trachea and upper respiratory tract. Secretes mucus and ciliated tissue moves mucus.

  • Stratified squamous epithelium

    Lines the esophagus, mouth, and vagina. Protects against abrasion.

  • Stratified cuboidal epithelium

    Located in sweat glands, salivary glands, and mammary glands. Functions as protective tissue.

  • Stratified columnar epithelium

    Found in the male urethra and ducts of some glands. Secretes and protects.

  • Transitional epithelium

    Lines the bladder, urethra, and ureters. Allows urinary organs to expand and stretch.