Describe the structure and function of different types of epithelial tissues.

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Hint: Epithelial tissues cover most organs and cavities of the body system and keep them separate which differentiate them from each other structurally and functionally. They have origin from all the three germ layers.Complete answer:  The protecting or protective tissues in the body of the animal are epithelial tissues. Within the body, epithelium protects most organs and cavities and holds different body structures independent. Epithelial tissue is entirely composed of the skin, the lining of the lips, the wrapping of nerves, lung alveoli and kidney tubules.Epithelial tissue cells are firmly stuffed and structure a continuous sheet. They have just a limited quantity of establishing material among them and basically no intercellular spaces. The porousness of the cells of different epithelia assumes a significant function in directing the trading of materials between the body and the outer environment and furthermore between various parts of the body. Epithelial tissues are of following types:TYPES OF TISSUESSTRUCTURE FUNCTIONEXAMPLE Simple SquamousIt forms a single layer of flat cells which is in contact with the basal lamina.It helps in the filtration or diffusion of molecules.Lining of Bowman's capsuleSimple CuboidalIt forms a single thick layer and is made of cube-shaped cells. It helps in secretions.Lines the salivary glandsSimple Columnar It forms uni-layered, elongated shaped cells.It helps in the secretion of digestive fluids and absorbs nutrients.Lining layer of intestinal mucosa PseudostratifiedIt appears 2-3 layered (but in actual it is single layered).It helps in removing mucus.Lines the respiratory tracts Stratified squamousIt consists of squamous (flattened) epithelial cells arranged in layers over a basal membrane. It forms a protective layer, block diffusion/microbes. Epidermis of skin

Note: Regardless of the sort, all epithelia are generally detached from the basic tissue by an extracellular fibrous basement membrane. Transitional epithelium is however an exception to this which is found in the urinary bladder, ureter and uterus.

TYPES OF TISSUES	STRUCTURE	FUNCTION	EXAMPLE
Simple Squamous	It forms a single layer of flat cells which is in contact with the basal lamina.	It helps in the filtration or diffusion of molecules.	Lining of Bowman's capsule
Simple Cuboidal	It forms a single thick layer and is made of cube-shaped cells.	It helps in secretions.	Lines the salivary glands
Simple Columnar	It forms uni-layered, elongated shaped cells.	It helps in the secretion of digestive fluids and absorbs nutrients.	Lining layer of intestinal mucosa
Pseudostratified	It appears 2-3 layered (but in actual it is single layered).	It helps in removing mucus.	Lines the respiratory tracts
Stratified squamous	It consists of squamous (flattened) epithelial cells arranged in layers over a basal membrane.	It forms a protective layer, block diffusion/microbes.	Epidermis of skin