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Epithelial Tissue
Human Anatomy - Epithelial Tissue > Function
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| simple squamous epithelium | rapid diffusion, filtration, and some secretion in serous membranes |
| simple cuboidal epithelium | absorption and secretion |
| nonciliated simple columnar epithelium | absorption and secretion; secretion of mucin |
| ciliated simple columnar epithelium | secretion of mucin, propulsion of mucus along apical surface of epithelium by action of cilia; oocyte movement through uterine tube |
| nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium | protection of underlying tissue |
| keratinized stratified squamous epithelium | protection of underlying tissue |
| stratified cuboidal epithelium | protection and secretion |
| stratified columnar epithelium | protection and secretion |
| pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium | protection; involved in secretion and movement of mucus across surface by ciliary action |
| pseudostratified nonciliated columnar epithelium | protection |
| transitional epithelium | distention and relaxation to accommodate urine volume changes in bladder, ureters, and urethra |