Epithelial Tissue Flashcards
Simple Squamous
Type: Epithelial
Function: Filtration/Diffusion
Location: Lungs
Simple Cuboidal
Type: Epithelial
Function: Secretion
Location: Kidney
Simple Columnar Epithelium
Type: Epithelial
Function: Protects/Absorbs
Location: Intestines/Uterus/Digestive Tract
Stratified Squamous
Type: Epithelial
Function: Protection
Location: Superficial Portions of Skin, Linings Oral Cavity, Vagina
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
Type: Epithelial
Function: Movement of Mucus, Protection, Secretion
Location: Respiratory Passages
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
Type: Epitheilial
Function: Protection
Location: Mammary Glands, Sweat Glands, Salivary Glands, Pancreas
Stratified Columnar
Type: Epithelial
Function: Protection/Secretion
Location: Male Urethra, Excretory Glands
Transitional Cells
Type: Epithelial
Function: Protection
Location: Bladder