Epithelial Tissue Types: Structure, Function, and Locations

Simple squamous function

Lets substances diffuse pass through easily.

Simple squamous location

Lungs, kidneys, Blood vessels.

Stratified Squamos function

Protection for the body w/ many layers of cells.

Stratified squamous location

Skin, Mouth, Esophagus, Vagina, Anus.

Simple Cuboidal function

Absorb and secrete stuff

Simple cuboidal location

Kidney tubules, Glands, Ovaries

Stratified Cuboidal function

Protects and helps secrete stuff

Stratified Cuboidal location

Sweat, Salivary, Mammary glands.

Simple Ciliated Columnar function

Moves stuff along w/ Cilia and helps trap/move particles.

Simple Ciliated Columnar location

Respiratory tract, Fallopian Tubes.

Stratified Columnar function

Protects and helps w/ secretion

Stratified Columnar location

Urethra, large ducts.

Pseudostratified Columnar function

Moves stuff and protects/secretes mucus

Pseudostratified Columnar location

Respiratory tract (trachea/bronchi).

Transitional function

Stretches and shrinks w/out breaking

Transitional location

Bladder, Ureters, Urethra.

Simple squamous

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Simple cuboidal

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Simple columnar

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Stratified squamous

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Stratified cuboidal

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Stratified columnar

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Pseudostratified columnar

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Transitional

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