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Epithelial
tissue type

Diagram Microscopic image

Cuboidal

Epithelial
tissue type

Location in body Structure Function

Columnar Digestive tract,
reproductive organs

Elongated cells, nuclei

located at the base of

the cell. Cells

connected by tight

junctions and receive

their nutrients from the

basement membrane.

Main function is

protective. Prevents

against bacterial

infection. Can also

secrete mucus to

protect surface from

damage.

Epithelial
tissue type

Diagram Microscopic image

Columnar

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