Histology of the Epithelium 07/02

Simple squamous functions

gas/fluid exchange, barrier, lubrication

simple cuboidal functions

excretion, secretion, absorption

simple columnar functions

secretion, absorption, excretion

simple columnar ciliated functions

secretion

psuedostratified columnar ciliated functions

secretion, absorption

stratified squamous functions

barrier, protection

stratified cuboidal functions

barrier, conduit

transitional (hawaiian roll) functions

barrier, capable of being stretched

simple cuboidal example

collecting tubules of kidney

simple columnar example

gallbladder

simple columnar ciliated example

oviduct

psuedostratified columnar ciliated example

bronchus

stratified squamous example

uterine cervix

stratified cuboidal example

salivary gland

transitional example

urothelium