EPITHELIAL (LOCATION AND FUNCTION)

Question 1

EPITHELIAL TISSUES (STRUCTURE, LOCATION AND FUNCTION)

Answer 1

Structure: formed from a tightly fitted continuous layer of cells.
Location: covers the body surfaces, lines body cavities, forms glands.
Function: absorbs, secretes, excretes and protect.

Question 2

SIMPLE CUBOIDAL (EPITHELIAL TISSUES)

Answer 2

Location: kidneys, bronchioles (lungs) and secretory portion glands.
Function: secrets and absorbs water and small molecules.

Question 3

STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS (EPITHELIAL TISSUE)

Answer 3

Location: outer layer skin, mouth and vagina.
Function: protects agains friction/abrasion, promotes moisture and protects against infections.