Functions of Epithelial Tissue PDF
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This document discusses the functions of epithelial tissue, including protection, absorption, diffusion, and secretion. It provides examples of where these functions occur in the body, such as the epidermis, small intestine, and lung alveoli. Lastly, the document also mentions specific functions such as sensory reception, transport, and excretion.
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FUNCTIONS OF EPITHELIUM GENERAL Protection: covering and (epidermis, gastric epithelium). lining epithelium Absorption: simple epithelium (small intestine…). Diffusion: endothelium, lung alveoli epithelium. Secretion: glandular epithelium (mucus, enzymes, sweat…). © Copyright Universidad Europe...
FUNCTIONS OF EPITHELIUM GENERAL Protection: covering and (epidermis, gastric epithelium). lining epithelium Absorption: simple epithelium (small intestine…). Diffusion: endothelium, lung alveoli epithelium. Secretion: glandular epithelium (mucus, enzymes, sweat…). © Copyright Universidad Europea. Todos los derechos reservados FUNCTIONS OF EPITHELIUM SPECIFIC Sensory reception: olfactory neuroepithelium, taste bud epithelium. Transport carefully the embryon Transport: respiratory epithelium, fallopian tubes epithelium. Contractile: sweat glands, mammary glands, salivary glands. Excretion: renal epithelium, sweat gland. Lubrication of surfaces (secretion): serous and mucous glands. Reduction of visceral friction (protection): serous membranes or mesothelium (pleura, pericardium, peritoneum). © Copyright Universidad Europea. Todos los derechos reservados
