unit 3-epithelial tissues

What ar the 5 types of epithelial tissues?

Squamous epithelium

Simple cubodial

Simple columnar

Cilated epithelium

Keratinised epithelium

Which epithelial tissue is this?

Squamous epithelium.

Squamous epithelium’s structure?

A single layer of thin and flattened cells.

Squamous epithelium Function?

Allows rapid diffusion of substances.

Squamous epithelium location?

Alveoli in the lungs; lining of blood vessels.

What is this epithelium tissue called?

Simple cuboidal.

Simple cuboidal Structure?

One layer of roughly cube shaped cells.

Simple cuboidal function?

Absorption an secretion.

Simple cuboidal Location?

Kidney tubules.

What is this epithelium tissue called?

Simple columnar.

Simple columnar structure?

One layer of tall column shaped cells

Simple columnar function?

Absorption and secretion.

Simple columnar location?

Digestive tract.

What is this epithelium tissue called?

Cilated epithelium.

Cilated epithelium’s structure?

A single layer of columnar cells with tiny hair like projections called cilia.

Cilated epithelium’s Function?

Cilia moves trapped material along the surface.

Cilated epithelium’s Location?

Respiratory tract.

What is this epithelium tissue called?

Keratinised epithelium.

Keratinised epithelium structure?

Multiple layers with keratin associated with the surface layers.

Keratinised epithelium’s function?

Protection barrier against abrasion and reduced water loss.

Keratinised epithelium location?

Other surface of the skin.