Epithelial Tissues

Question 1

simple squamous epithelium

Answer 1

Function: allows materials to pass by diffusion, secretes lubricating substances in serosae
Location: kidney glomeruli, air sacs of lungs, heart lining, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, lining of ventral body cavity

Question 2

simple cuboidal epithelium

Answer 2

Function: secretion and absorption
Location: kidney tubules, ducts and secretory portions of small glands, ovaries

Question 3

simple columnar epithelium

Answer 3

Function: absorption, secretion of mucus, enzymes; ciliated propels mucus
Location: nonciliated lines digestive tract, gallbladder, excretory ducts of some glands; ciliated lines small bronchi, uterine tubes, uterus