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Simple squamous epithelium

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  • Consist of a single layer of flat, scale–like cells

- Allows for ready diffusion or filtration because of thinness

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Simple cuboidal Epithelium

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Consist of a single layer of cube–like cells

Secretes and absorbs

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Simple columnar epithelium

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Consists of a single layer of columnar cells

Participated in absorption & secretes mucus by goblet cells

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Function of the Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

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Provides protection and secretes mucus

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Stratified squamous epithelium

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  • Multiple layers - Most widespread epithelium in the body
  • ## resist abrasion and penetration by pathogens
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Transitional epithelium

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Consist of multiple cell layers
When stretched, cell layers decrease & cell shape changes from cuboidal to squamous
- Stretches to allow filling of urinary tract