Generic Organ Structure (Gross, Low)

Structure List Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Muscle tissue Nervous tissue Lumen of ileum Low Magnification View

All epithelial cells lie on a basement membrane which serves to anchor the cells. These sheets of cells cover body surfaces and line cavities. All materials that enter or leave the body do so through an epithelial membrane. Functions of epithelia include protection, absorption and secretion. There are various types of epithelium.