Function: To create a movement of materials that comes in contact with the epithelium, in a specific direction. This aids in functions like prevention of entry of foreign particles in the trachea, pushing of the ovum through the oviduct, etc.
Location:
It is found in inner lining of buccal cavity of frog, nasal cavity, trachea, oviduct of vertebrates, etc.
Structure:
1. Cells of this tissue are cuboidal or columnar.
2. Free ends of cells...
Location: It is found in inner lining of buccal cavity of frog, nasal cavity, trachea, oviduct of vertebrates, etc.
Structure:
1. Cells of this tissue are cuboidal or columnar.
2. Free ends of cells...
They appear like flat tiles when viewed from above, thus, are also called as pavement epithelium.
Functions: Protection, absorption, transport, filtration and secretion.
