simple squamous epithelium

[image]

secretion and absorbtion

kidney tubules, ducts and secretory portions of small glands, ovary surface

simple columnar epithelium

[image]

absorbtion and secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances; ciliated type propels mucus

nonciliated type lines most of the digestive tract, gallbladder, and secretory ducts of some glands

cilated variety lines small bronchi, uterine tubes, and some regions of the uterus

pseudostratified columnar epithelium

[image]

secretion particularly of mucus; propulsion of mucus by ciliary action

noncilated type in male sperm carryin ducts and ducts of large glands

ciliated variety lines the trachea, most of the upper respitory tract

stratified squamous epithelium\

[image]

protects underlying tissues in areas subjected to abrasion

nonkeirtin type forms the soft lining of the esophagus, mouth and vagina

keritanized part lines the epidermis of the skin

transitional epithelium

[image]

stretches readily n permits distension of urinary organ by contaminated urine

lines ureters, urinary bladder and part of the urethra