Anatomy - Histology of Epithelial Tissue

What are the three main types of cell shapes found in epithelial tissue?

How is epithelial tissue classified based on the number of layers?

Describe the characteristics of simple epithelial tissue.

What is the significance of the apical surface in epithelial cells?

In what locations can simple cuboidal epithelium typically be found?

What role do goblet cells play in simple columnar epithelium?

What is the function of cilia in ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

Explain the difference between simple squamous and stratified squamous epithelium.

How does the structure of stratified squamous epithelium contribute to its function?

What are the two types of stratified squamous epithelium, and where are they typically found?