epithelial tissue study guide simple squamous epithelium

Epithelial Tissue Study Guide

Simple Squamous Epithelium Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Blue arrow: nucleusOrange arrow: cell membrane

Blue arrow: nucleusYellow arrow: free surfaceGreen arrow: basement membraneBlack arrow: connective tissue

Blue arrow: nucleusGreen arrow: basement membraneRed arrow: goblet cellBlack arrow: free surfaceWhite arrow: connective tissue

Pseudostratified Epithelium

Stratified Squamous Epithelium Transitional Epithelium

Green arrow: ciliaRed arrow: goblet cellYellow arrow: basement membraneWhite arrow: nucleusBlack arrow: connective tissueBlue arrow: free surface

Blue arrow: nucleusGreen arrow: layer of reproducing cells (mitosis)Red arrow: connective tissueBlack arrow: free surfaceWhite arrow: basement membrane

Blue arrow: nucleusRed arrow: connective tissueBlack arrow: free surfaceWhite arrow: basement membrane

Characteristics of Epithelial Tissue1. Line all body surfaces (externally and internally)2. No direct blood supply3. Reproduce quickly4. Have a free surface5. Functions include absorption, secretion, excretion and protection