epithelial tissues location and function

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simple squamous

facilitates diffusion, osmosis, and filtration

  • lungs (alveoli/air sacs)

  • blood and lymph vessels

  • kidneys

  • body cavities

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simple cuboidal

secretion and absorption

  • kidneys

  • glands

  • ovaries

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simple columnar

absorption, secretion, protection

  • digestive tract

  • gallbladder

  • uterine tubes

  • small bronchi

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pseudostratified columnar

secretion (mucus), protection (cilia sweeping, abrasion), protects from pathogens, chemicals, and toxins

  • respiratory tract

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transitional

stretch and withstand urine toxicity

  • urinary bladder

  • ureters

  • urethra