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)