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EPITEL
STRUCTURE
GENERAL fUNCTION
This type of epithelium provides protection to This type of epithelium is found in the respiratory tract and functions
mechanical stress and dessication and is found in the to secrete mucous and move material up the respiratory tract through
the bear of cilia.
skin.
EPITHELIUM
ESOPHAGUS
STRATIFIED CUBOIDAL EPITHELIUM
EPITHELIUM
A stratified columnar epithelium (plural: stratified columnar Transitional epithelium is a type of stratified epithelium consisting
epithelia) is a type of stratified epithelium in which the of multiple layers of cells where the shape of the cell changes
topmost layer is made up of columnar epithelial cells. according to the function of the organ. The epithelium has a varying
appearance as they appear cubical or round when in a relaxed state,
Examples are those found in the conjunctiva of the eye, except the apical layer which seems to be flattened when stretched.
lobar ducts, certain parts of the male urethra, vas deferens, This epithelium is almost limited to the urinary system, which is
the uterus, anus, and the pharynx. why it is also termed as “urothelium”.
Function
FUNCTIONS
Stretches readily and permits distension of urinary organ by
Protection
contained urine
Secretion Location : lines the ureters, bladder, and part of the urethra
EPITHELIUM
Transitional Epithelium
Stratified Columnar Epithelium
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