FUNDAMENTALS OF ZOOLOGY LABORATORYModule 5Animal TissuesPage | 2CuboidalThis epithelium ismade up of cells withspherical and centrallylocated nuclei that areabout similar in heightand width.These cells havesecretory, absorptive,or excretorycapabilities, and as aresult, depending onthe physiologicalposition and cellularspecialization, theyoften provideprotection throughactive (pumpingmaterial into or out ofthe lumen) or passivemethods.•Ovaries•renal tubulewalls•internal walls oftheseminiferoustubules of themale testes,•the pancreas,•the salivarygland,•parts of the eye,and follicles•the thyroid.ColumnarSimpleMade up of one layerof columnar epithelialcellsAllows absorption,secretes mucous andenzymesBronchi, uterine tubes,uterus - ciliarycolumnar; digestivetract, bladder -nonpiliated columnarepitheliumStratifiedA type of stratifiedepithelium in which thetopmost layer is madeup of columnarepithelial cells.Primarily in providingprotection andsecretion.•Conjunctiva ofthe eye•Lobar ducts ofsalivary glands•Certain parts ofthe maleurethra•Vas deferens•Uterus•Anus•PharynxPseudostratifiedAn epitheliumconsisting of closelypacked cells whichappear to be arrangedin layers but all ofSecretes mucus whichis moved with ciliaTrachea and most ofthe upper respiratorytract (ciliated cells)
