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Summary of surface epithelia (functions + locations)

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A simple table summarising the different types of surface epithelia , their functions and locations. Histological diagrams of each type are included.

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Type of Function Location Example
epithelia




Simple Active in trans-epithelial Lines lumen of vessels
squamous transport and secretion Respiratory air spaces
Body cavities
Barrier Covers organs




Simple Barrier Kidney tubules
cuboidal Secretion Bronchioles
Absorption Forms secretory cells of some
glands



Simple Barrier GI tract
columnar Secretion Uterus
Absorption Uterine tubes




Stratified Protective barrier against Skin
squamous wear and tear Oral cavity
Oesophagus
vagina



Stratified Barrier Ducts of sweat glands
columnar/ Secretion Walls of large ducts
Absorption
cuboidal



Pseudo- Barrier Respiratory epithelium
stratified Secretion
Absorption
columnar



Transition Type of stratified Lines only the lumens of urinary
al epithelium tract
Forms a distensible and
epitheliu impermeable barrier
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