Where are epithelial tissues found?

Body coverings
Body linings
Glandular tissue

What are the functions of the epithelial tissue?

Protection
Absorption
Filtration
Secretion

What are epithelial characteristics?

Cells fit closely together
Tissue layer always has one free surface
The lower surface is bound by a basement membrane
Avascular (have no blood supply)
Regenerate easily if well nourished

Simple squamous

Single layer of flat cells
Usually forms membranes
Lines body cavities
Lines lungs and capillaries