simple epithelium functions
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simple squamous epithelium
allows materials to pass via diffusion and filtration
simple cuboidal epithelium
allows for secretion and absorption of the cell
simple columnar epithelium
allows for absorption of mucus and enzymes
pseudostratified columnar epithelium
primarily secretion of mucus but also some absorption
location of simple squamous epithelium
lungs, kidney glomeruli, lines blood vessels
location of simple cuboidal epithelium
ducts of small glands, kidney tubules, ovary surface
location of simple columnar epithelium
most of digestive tract, stomach, intestines, rectum, gallbladder
location of pseudostratified columnar epithelium
larynx, trachea, nasal cavity
exocrine gland
Secrete products into ducts and open onto body surfaces (skin) Ex: mucous, sweat, oil, and salivary glands
endocrine glands
Ductless gland
Secrete hormones that travel through lymph or blood to their specific organ
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