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).
There are two kinds epithelial tissue - (1) lining or covering epithelium, and (2) glandular epithelium. 1  Lining or covering epithelium covers the skin and the outside of some internal organs. 2  Glandular epithelium consists of cells that secrete substances. Arrangement of Layers. 2  Simple epithelium  a single layer of cells; found in areas where diffusion, osmosis, filtration, secretion and absorption occur. 3  Stratified epithelium  contains two or more layers of cells; protects underlying tissues; found where there is wear and tear.