types of epithelial

Simple squamous

Single layer of thin flat cells

Location of simple squamous

Alveoli of lungs, lines the walls of capillaries and lymphatic vessels, and kidneys

Simple cuboidal

Single layer of cells that are as wide as tall

Location of simple cuboidal

Lines the kidney tubules, and the ovary surface ducts of some glands (salivary glands, thyroid glands, and pancreas)

Simple columnar

Single layer cells that are taller than they are wide: some cells are equipped with cilia

Location of simple columnar

Lines the stomach and intestines, part of the respiratory

Pseudostratified columnar

Single layered cells of differing heights, some of which do not reach the unattached surface

Pseudostratified columnar Location

Lines tracheaand most upper respiratory passages, lines male urethra, and fallopian tubes

Stratified squamous And stratified columnar

Multiple layer cells

Stratified squamous location

Outer most layer skin, surface lining of mouth, esophagus, vagina, and anus

Stratified cuboidal

Typically two layers of cube like cells

Stratified cuboidal location

Lining of larger mammoary glands ducts sweat gland ducts, salivary glands

Stratified columnar location

Part of the male urethra, parts of the pharynx, and large ducts of some glands

Transitional

Cells appear simple when stretched and appear stratified when unstretched

Transitional

Inner urinary bladder lining, linings of ureters, and part of urethra