EpithelialTissues

Simple Squamous Epithelial

Function

Secretion of lubricating substance

Allows materials to pass by diffusion

Location

Lymphatic Vessels

Air sacs of the lungs

Blood Vessels

Mesothelium

Heart

Simple Cuboidal Epithelial

Function

Absorption

Secretion (Goblet Cells)

Location

Kidney Tubules

Small Glands

Ovary Surface

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Function

Nonciliated

Absoption

Secretion of mucus

Enzymes

Ciliated type mucus

Lines most of the digestive tract

Gallbladder

Excretory ducts

Ciliated

Small bronchi

Uterine tubes

Areas of the uterus

Stratified squamous epithlial

Function

Location

Protects against abrasion

Esophegus

Epidermis

Vagina

Mouth

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

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Function

Location

Sweet Glands

Mammary Glands

Salivary Glands

Protective Tissue

Stratified Columnar Epithelium

Function

Location

Male Urethra

Large ducts of some glands

Protection

Secretion

Transitional Epithelium

Function

Location

Protective Barrier

Allows Urinary organs to expand and stretch

Urinary Bladder

Urethra

Ureters

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

Function

Location

Upper respiratory tract

Trachea

Ciliated tissues moves mucus

Secretes mucus (Goblet Cells)