Epithelial Tissue

Classification
1. Glandular epithelium
2. Covering/lining epithelium
Characteristics
1. all epithelia are supported by connective tissue
2. Cells are firmly attached by intercellular junctions
3. tightly packed cells that form a continuous layer
4. epithelium have a high regenerative capacity and can reproduce rapidly as long as they receive adequate nutrition.
Functions
1. Protection for the underlying tissues from radiation, desiccation, toxins, and physical trauma.
2. Absorption of substances in the digestive tract lining with distinct modifications
3. The secretion of sweat, mucus, enzymes, and other products come from the glandular epithelium.
4. protection, filtration, secretion, absorption and excretion
Examples
1. Simple epithelium
2. Stratified epithelium
3. Pseudostratified epithelium

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	Created by Andrea Duran over 6 years ago