Epithelial Tissues Overview

One layer of flat cells, located in lungs and blood vessels, and thin for diffusion.

One layer of cube shaped cells, located in kidneys and walls of glands, and for absorption and secretion.

One layer of column shaped cells, located in the lining of digestive track, and for absorption and secretion of mucus.

Two or more layers of flat cells, located in the skin, mouth, esophagus, and vagina, and is for protection from abrasion.

Two or more layers of cubed shaped cells, and located in the ducts of sweat and mammary glands.

Two or more layers of column shaped cells, and located in the pharynx and male urethra.

Column shaped cells with varying heights and nuclei positions, located in the trachea and fallopian tubes, and propels particles forward using cilia and secretes mucus.

Stratified with a top layer that might be squamous or dome-shaped, located in the urinary bladder, urethra, and ureters and stretches easily to allow urine to stretch organs.

Clusters of cells either column or cuboidal shaped, located in the pancreas and stomach and are to produce and secrete substances.

Loose connective tissue that stores fat in droplets, stores fat and energy, and is beneath skin and muscles

Thin and delicate, binds skin to organs, and in the space in muscles

Thick and strong, binds body parts and ligaments, and in tendons and ligaments

Rigid, for support and protection, and in external parts of the ear

Rigid, movement and protection, and in the skeleton

Liquid, transporting minerals, and in the blood vessels

Controls movement and facial expressions

Short with one central nucleus, contracts for involuntary movement, and moving food in the digestive track

Striated cells joined end to end by intercalated discs, for involuntary control in the heart

Thick threads of collagen, make up ligaments and tendons

Thin and made of elastin, in the vocal cords

Thin and collagenous, delicate support for different tissues

It is a type of epithelial tissue that appears to have multiple layers due to the varying heights of its cells.

Also known as stratified transitional epithelium, is a type of epithelial tissue that can stretch and change shape.

Groups of cells that specialize in producing and secreting substances.

This type of connective tissue is a specialized form of loose connective tissue.

Connective tissue that provides support and structure to organs and tissues.

Strong and dense connective tissue that provides support and structure to the body.

Specialized connective tissue that provides support and flexibility.

Specialized connective tissue that provides support and structure to the body.

Fluid connective tissue that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste.

Muscle tissue attached to bones that is responsible for voluntary movement.

Muscle tissue found in the walls of internal organs, such as the stomach and intestines.

Muscle tissue found only in the heart.