Simple Epithelium

Simple squamous Epithelium

This type of epithelium lines blood vessels and blood cavities and regulates the passage of substances into the underlying tissue.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

This type of epithelium is found in glandular tissue and kidney tubules

Simple squamous Epithelium

This type of epithelium lines blood vessels and blood cavities and regulates the passage of substances into the underlying tissue.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

This type of epithelium is found in glandular tissue and kidney tubules

Simple Columnar Epithelium

This type of epithelium is often specialized for absorption and usually has apical cilia or microvilli. These cells line your stomach and intestines

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

This type of epithelium lines your upper respiratory tract and usually has a lot of cilia

Stratified squamous epithelium

This type of epithelium usually has protective functions, including protection against microorganisms from invading underlying tissue and/or protection against water loss. The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) is made of stratified squamous epithelial cells