Epithelial Tissue Review

Master epithelial tissues! Review types, locations, and functions of epithelial tissues and glands.

Epithelial Tissue Location Match the Epithelial Tissue to the Correct Location in the Body Simple Squamous Lungs and Blood Vessels Simple Cuboidal Ducts of glands and kidneys Simple Columnar Digestive Tract Pseudostratified Columnar Respiratory tract (trachea) Stratified Squamous Skin's epidermis Stratified Cuboidal Ducts of large glands (sweat mammary) Stratified Columnar Transitional areas between epithelia Transitional Bladder Endocrine Glands Ductless glands; Adrenal Gland Exocrine Glands Glands with Ducts; Sweat Glands Epithelial Tissue Functions Match the Epithelial Tissue to the Correct Function Simple Squamous Rapid filtration and diffusion Simple Cuboidal Secretion and Absorption Simple Columnar Secretion and Absorption (with cilia and microvilli) Pseudostratified Columnar Secretion and propulsion of mucus Stratified Squamous Protection Transitional Expansion and Contraction Endocrine glands Secretion of products directly into the blood Exocrine glands Excretion of products onto body surfaces