Describe simple, stratified, and pseudostratified epithelialtissues. Distinguish among squamous, cuboidal, andcolumnar epithelial cells.

Regarding epithelial tissue, answer the following questions; (a) In general, which junctions are found in epithelial cells of the skin, where is their location on the cell and what is their function? (b) Describe how collagen fibrils attach to epithelial cells? Name any proteins that are involved?

Which of the three principal components of connective tissue is most visible or identifiable under the microscope?

What unique characteristic define epithelial tissue?  What are the terms to describe the number of layers of cells?  What are the terms to describe the share of cells? What are the different types of epithelial tissues? What is the advantages/purpose of each?

Epithelial sheets are classified by their number of cell layers and their cell shape. In the  following table, draw simplified illustrations of the eight classifications. In each illustration,  identify the cells, nuclei, and basement membrane. For the stratified epithelia, you only need to  draw two or three cell layers, as shown in the stratified cuboidal epithelium example provided in  the table. Simple squamous Stratified squamous  Simple cuboidal Stratified cuboidal  Simple columnar Stratified columnar  Pseudostratified columnar Transitional

List several structural and functional characteristics of epithelial tissue.

What is the difference between proper epithelium and glandular epithelium?

Describe the changes in cell shape and number of celllayers in transitional epithelium as it is stretched. Where istransitional epithelium found?

Epithelial tissues are widespread throughout the body. They cover all body surfaces, line body cavities, and hollow organs, and are the major tissue in glands. Can you explain the different functions of epithelium tissue in our body in detail?