Epithelial Tissue

 Epithelial tissues are widespread throughout the body.

 They form the covering of all body surfaces, line body cavities and hollow organs, and
are the major tissue in glands.
 They perform a variety of functions that include protection, secretion, absorption, excretion,
filtration, diffusion, and sensory reception.

Classification
According to shape, arrangement and the specialization of their free surface:
 Simple - composed of a single layer of cells, it is called simple epithelial tissue
 Stratified - composed of two or more layers of cells.
 Pseudostratified - tissue that consists of a single layer of irregularly shaped and sized cells that
give the appearance of multiple layers.
 Transitional - characterized by an apical layer of cells that change shape in response to the
presence of urine.

The number of cell layers and cell types together give rise to 6 different types of epithelial tissue.

 Simple squamous epithelia  Stratified squamous epithelia

 Simple cuboidal epithelia  Stratified cuboidal epithelia
 Simple columnar epithelia  Stratified columnar epithelia
 Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium  Transitional Epithelium

Epithelia can also be classified based on the shape of the cells, giving rise to three types:

 Squamous epithelial tissue: consists of extremely thin cells that resemble the scales of a fish
 Cuboidal epithelial tissue: contains cells that appear square in cross-section but are marginally
longer than they are wide
 Columnar epithelial tissue: consists of elongated cell involved in absorption of materials

Type of Epithelia Tissue Location Function

Simple Squamous Epithelium Air sacs of the lungs and the
lining of the heart, blood vessels
and lymphatic vessels
Simple Cuboidal epithelium In the ducts and secretory
portion of small glans and in
kidney tubules
Allow the material to pass
through diffusion and filtration
and secrete lubricating
substance
Secrete and Absorb
 Simple Columnar Epithelium Ciliated tissue are in bronchi , Absorbs ;it also secrete mucos
uterine tubes and uterus ; and enzyme
Smooth(nonciliated tissue ) are
in the digestive tract and bladder
Pseudostratified Columnar Ciliated tissue lines the trachea Secrete Mucus; ciliated tissue
Epithelium and much of the upper move mucus
respiratory tract

Stratified Squamous Epithelium Lines the esophagus, mouth and Protects against abrasion
vagina

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium Sweat glands, salivary Glands Protective Tissue

And Mammary Glands

Stratified Columnar Epithelium Male urethra and the ducts Secrete and Protect
some of glands

Transitional Epithelium Lines the bladder, urethra and Allows urinary organs to expand
the ureters and stretch

Zarandona, Amilussin and Antoqoue