1. Mead Anatomy Lap 1 Chapter 4 Tissues
Examples of Epithelial Tissues
Locations and Functions

2. E. Examples of Covering/lining Epithelial tissues (table 4.1)
Simple squamous epithelium
Found in kidneys and lungs where filtration and diffusion is important
Not found in areas of wear
In lining of heart & blood vessels called endothelium
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Found in thyroid and kidneys for secretion and absorption

3. Simple columnar epithelium
May contain microvilli to increase surface area for absorption
Some have goblet cells to release mucus to lubricate linings, trap dust or protect stomach
Some have cilia to move out dust (in throat) or eggs (in uterine tubes)

4. Pseudostratified columnar Stratified squamous
Found in upper respiratory tract
Stratified squamous
Cells at apical layer are squamous, others may be different shapes
Found in skin, lining of mouth, esophagus

5. Stratified cuboidal Stratified columnar
Found in adult sweat gland, male uretha
Stratified columnar
Cells at apical layer are columnar
Less common