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TYPE
FUNCTION
LOCATION
What are the types of epithelia? What are their functions? Location?
Stratified Cuboidal
• quite rare in body
• typically two layers where found
Stratified Columnar
• limited distribution
Transitional
• base layer cells are cuboidal or columnar
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Mostly in sweat and mammary glands
Small amounts found in pharynx, male urethra, some glandular ducts
Forms the lining of hollow urinary organs
Mostly lines various glands
Able to change shape, allowing greater success of urinary functions