Types of Epithelial Tissue

Flashcards focusing on various types of epithelial tissues, their definitions, and where they can be found.

Simple cuboidal epithelium

A single layer of cube-shaped cells, found in kidney tubules and pancreatic ducts.

Simple squamous epithelium

A single layer of flat cells, found in blood vessels (capillaries) and alveoli.

Cornea epithelium

Simple squamous epithelium found on the internal surface of the cornea.

Simple columnar epithelium

A single layer of column-shaped cells, found in the small intestine and gall bladder.

Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium

Appears to be stratified but is a single layer, found in the epididymis.

Transitional epithelium

Epithelial tissue that can stretch, found in the urinary bladder.

Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium

Multi-layered flat cells that are keratinized, found in the skin.

Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium

Multi-layered flat cells that are moist, found in the esophagus.

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Found in thyroid follicles and pancreatic ducts.

Simple columnar epithelium

Present in the uterine tubes.