1. Esra Balkas and Vincent Ingram
Epithelial Tissue
Esra Balkas and Vincent Ingram

2. Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
SHAPE​
- box like/cube like​
- hexagon​
- Equally wide as they are tall (proportionate)​
FUNCTION​
-Secretes Hormones​
-provide protection​
- Aid absorption and transportation

3. Simple Squamous Epithelium
SHAPE​
-Thin and flat​
- Large surface area​
FUNCTION​
-Work on filtration ​
-Mediates diffusion​
- facilitates easy transmembrane movement

4. Simple Columnar Epithelium
SHAPE​
- box like/cube like​
- hexagon​
- Longer than they are wide​
FUNCTION​
-Can secrete mucus​
-provide protection​
- Aid absorption and transportation of nutrients