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simple squamous epithelium
fxn: diffusion, filtration, production of serous fluid
loc: kidney glomeruli, air sacs of lungs, lining of heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels, serosae


simple cuboidal epithelium
fxn: secretion and absorption
loc: kidney tubules, ducts of small glands


simple columnar epithelium
fxn: absorption, secretion, propulsion of mucus or cells
loc: nonciliated type: most of the digestive tract, ciliated type: small bronchi, uterine tubes
contains: cilia, microvilli, goblet cells


pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
fxn: secretion and propulsion of mucus
loc: trachea and most of upper respiratory tract
contains: cilia, goblet cells


nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
fxn: protection from abrasion
loc: esophagus, mouth, vagina


keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
fxn: protection from abrasion
loc: epidermis of skin


stratified cuboidal epithelium
fxn: protection
loc: largest ducts of glands


stratified columnar epithelium
fxn: protection, secretion
loc: male urethra, large ducts of some glands


transitional epithelium
fxn: stretches readily to permit distention of urinary organs
loc: ureters, bladder, urethra
