The various types of epithelium are classified by

A) the size and shape of cells.
B) the shape of cells and number of cell layers.
C) the number of cell layers and size of the cells.
D) the size and location of cells.
E) function and size of cells.

Epithelium Classified

An organization of epithelial tissues based on cell shape and layering, which serve various functions such as protection, secretion, and absorption.

Cell Layers

Stratified groups of cells forming tissues or barriers, such as in the skin or lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Cell Shape

Cell shape refers to the three-dimensional structure of a cell, which is determined by its function and the characteristics of its membrane and cytoskeleton.