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Epithelial Tissue Types and Functions

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  • Simple squamous epithelium LOCATION?


    Lungs

  • Simple squamous epithelium FUNCTION


    Absorption and secretion.

  • Simple cuboidal epithelium LOCATION


    kidney tubules

  • Simple cuboidal epithelium FUNCTION


    Absorption and secretion.

  • Simple columnar epithelium LOCATION


    Digestive Tract

  • Simple columnar epithelium FUNCTION


    Secretes mucus

  • Simple columnar epithelium FEATURES


    Microvilli Increase surface area to enhance absorption

    Goblet Cell Secrete mucus for lubrication and protection.

  • Pseudostratified columnar epithelium Cilia LOCATION


    Trachea

  • Pseudostratified columnar epithelium FUNCTION


    Secretes mucus and moves it using cilia.

  • pseudostratified columnar epithelium FEATURE


    Cilia -Propel mucus and trapped particles out of airways.

  • Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium LOCATION


    Mouth

  • Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium FUNCTION


    Protects against abrasion

  • Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium LOCATION


    Skin

  • Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium FUNCTION


    Protects against abrasion

  • Transitional epithelium LOCATION


    Urinary bladder

  • Transitional epithelium FUNCTION


    Stretch