- Anatomy and Physiology I & II (Bio 141/142)

Copyright ã 2007 Michael H. Mitchell – All Rights Reserved
(Prpared slides with written permission from 
Carolina Biological Supply Co, Burlington, N. C. and 
Wards Scientific, Rochester, New York)

Pseudostratified Epithelium

- appears to be strat., however, all cells touch basal surface

Areas demonstrating Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium:

CILIATED
Nasal passages
Trachea
Larynx
Bronchial tubes
Eustacian tubes
Parts of middle ear

NON-CILIATED
Part of male urethra
Parotid gland
Ducts of male reproductive system

Functions
- secretion, absorption, protection, movement of particles