Epithelium

Epithelium

1. tissue

   • one layer of cells resting on a membrane

2. cuboidal

   • cube shaped cells on membrane
   • where are they found?
     • tubules/ducts in glands and organs

3. ciliated

   • column shaped cells on top of a membrane
   • has cilia on top of cells which allows movement back and forth
   • associated with mucus secreting goblet cells
   • line the trachea and push mucus away from the lungs