Epithelial Tissue
Four Types of Tissue Epithelial (protection) Connective (support) Muscle (movement) Nervous (control)
Epithelial Tissue Covering & Lining Epithelium Glandular Epithelium
Classified by: Shape Number of Layers
Apical-TOP Basement-BOTTOM
Arrangement Simple Stratified
Simple Squamous
Columnar
Simple Columnar
Pseudostratified columnar
Functions of Epithelium Protection Absorption Secretion Sensory Functions
Features of Epithelium Cell Junctions are Tight Basement Membrane Avascular (no vessels) Highly Regenerative
Covering and Lining Epithelium
Location Cutaneous Membrane: Skin, Keratinized stratified squamous, dry membrane Serous Membrane: Closed ventral body cavities, Reduce friction,Moist