1 Stratified signifies two or more layers of epithelial cells. 2  By convention, a stratified epithelium is described according to the shape of cells on its free surface. 3  Regardless of whether the surface cells are squamous, cuboidal, or columnar, the underlying cells are usually cuboidal. A columnar epithelium is often associated with secretion or absorption.  2 Glandular describes epithelial tissue found in glands and specialized for exocrine or endocrine secretion.  3 Transitional describes a specialized type of epithelium which lines urinary passages.
Discover the historic South Street Seaport district of New York City on this guided walking tour. This thriving area features some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan, including renovated original mercantile buildings, plus modern tourist malls with food, shopping and nightlife.
Contact Us. Bay Marina is located in Bay St Louis on the Edwards bayou, conveniently located between Gulfport, MS & Slidell, LA just 5 miles off exit 13 on I-10. From the Gulf of Mexico, 4 miles across St Louis bay to the Jourdan river, 1 mile to the Edwards bayou and 1 mile to bay marina just past the Choctaw bayou. Bay Marina is under reconstruction from damage caused by hurricane Katrina.