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TYPE
FUNCTION
LOCATION
What are the types of epithelia? What are their functions? Location?
Simple Columnar
• single layer
• tall, closely packed cells
Pseudostratified Columnar
• vary in height
Stratified Squamous
• several layers
• thick
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Absorption, secretion, some help move substances or cells
Secretion, absorption
Protection
Lines the digestive tract from the stomach through the rectum
Lines most of the respiratory tract
Forms external part of skin, extends into every body opening directly continuous with the skin
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