Epithelial Tissue

Abstract

Epithelial tissue is one of the four basic tissue types. It can be divided into surface epithelium and glandular epithelium. This chapter deals with the surface epithelium. The different types of surface epithelia are described, as well as their function. Surface specializations are also described, including apical surface specializations, e.g. microvilli and cilia, lateral surface specializations, e.g. cell junctions and basal surface specializations, e.g. the basement membrane.