Epithelial tissue

Question 1

epithelial tissue

Answer 1

• forms a continuous layer covering or lining the
  internal / external surfaces of the body
• have no blood vessels
  - can have nerve endings
• cells sit on a basement membrane
  - made of collagen and protein
  - vary in shape and complexity
• often have a protective or secretory function

Question 2

cuboidal epithelium

Answer 2

• lines kindey tubules and small intestine
• cubed shaped

Question 3

ciliated epithelium

Answer 3

• have cells which transports substances
  - mucus in branchi
  - ova in fallopian tubes
• the cilia move and sweep substances along
• columnar