A&P: Epithelial Cell Shapes & Examples

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simple squamous

ex. mesothelium, endothelia, thin loop of henle, cornea, alveoli

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stratified squamous

ex. skin, mouth, pharynx, esophagus, vagina, rectum, anus

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simple cuboidal

ex. glands, ducts, kidney tubules, thyroid gland

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stratified cuboidal

ex. (rare) lines some ducts

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simple columnal

ex. lining of stomach, intestine, gallbladder, collecting ducts of kidney

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stratified columnar

ex. lining of parts of the pharynx, epiglottis, anus, mammary gland, salivary gland ducts, urethra

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transitional epithelia

ex. urinary tract (urothelium), minor and major calyces, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, proximal urethra

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pseudostratified columnar epithelium

ex. lining of the nasal cavity, trachea and bronchi, portions of the male reproductive tract