Learning Objectives

• Outline the characteristics of structure and function of the “epithelia” class of tissues
• Describe the structural specialisations within epithelia and account for how this leads to diversity within the functions of this tissue type
• Identify and recall the locations of the major different types of epithelia within the body
• Outline the characteristics of structure and function of the epithelial gland cells
• Describe the structural specialisations/ classifications of glands and discuss different modes of secretion
• Identify and recall the locations of the mucous and serous membranes (specialised epithelia) within the body

Epithelial Cells

• where are epithelial cells located in the body?
• what are the functions of the epithelium?
• what are the 3 notable surfaces of epithelial cells?
• what are the properties of epithelial cells?
• where is the basement membrane?

Surface Epithelium

• what 3 shapes can epithelial cells be?
• what 3 types of layers/ patterns can an epithelial tissue be?
• what are the major types of epithelial tissues?
• epithelium may be glandular, 2 types of glands?

Histology