Climate and Weather. Letâs be honest, few people come to Alaska for the weather. We are a land full of majestic mountains and waters populated by bears, whales, eagles, and heart-stopping scenery, but our weather, especially in Kodiak, can be challenging. The island, a rain forest, receives approximately 70 inches of rain and 70 inches of snow per year.
The pillar-like epithelial cells cover the finger-like projections (villi) of the intestinal surface. Observe the variation in appearance of the epithelial layer which is caused by different angles of cutting (refer to p. 6 of the lab manual).
Two main types of epithelium (by location) 1) covering and lining epithelium (external and internal surfaces) 2) glandular epithelium (Secretory tissue in glands) Where is epithelial tissue found? Covering and lining epithelium forms the outer layer of the skin (epidermis), dips into and lines the open cavities of the cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory systems, and covers the walls of organs of the closed ventral body cavity. Glandular epithelium fashions the glands of the body. Glandular Epithelium.