AIMS OF THIS CHAPTER
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
Identify and describe the main characteristics of epithelial cells and epithelial tissue.
Understand the main characteristics and functions of covering (lining) epithelia.
Understand how covering (lining) epithelia are classified and recognize their main types.
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Main features of epithelial cells
Which tissue is this?
Types of covering epithelia
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Simple squamous epithelium
Simple columnar (or prismatic epithelium)
Stratified epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium
Cornified stratified squamous epithelium
Transitional epithelium
Pseudostratified epithelium
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