上皮组织中英..pptVIP

4. Function protection: line all external and internal surfaces of the body secretion: mainly for glandular epithelium absorption: small intestine / renal tubule excretion: sweat gland / renal tubule others: Sensation / produce germinal cells simple squamous epithelium 单层扁平上皮 Top view: scales-like; side view: thin Mesothelium:间皮lining the body cavities  (thoracic / pericardial / abdominal cavity)Endothelium:内皮lining the inner surface of  the cardiovascular lymphatic system B. Simple cuboidal epithelium单层立方上皮 Top view: hexagonal; side view: square Location: