Epithelial Tissues

lung, simple squamous

kidney, simple squamous and simple cuboidal

jejunum, simple columnar with microvilli

epididymis, pseudostratified columnar with stereocilia

trachea, pseudostratified columnar with cilia

esophagus, stratified squamous

planum nasolabiale, keratinized stratified squamous

ureter, transitional

what germ layer does epithelium come from?

ectoderm

what is the function of stratified squamous epithelium?

protection

what is the function of microvilli?

absorption

what is the function of cilia?

transport

where is stratified squamous epithelium found?

skin, esophagus

where is simple squamous epithelium found?

alveoli of lungs, bowman’s capsule (kidney)

where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?

glands, nephron tubules

where is simple columnar epithelium found?

small intestine, glands, gallbladder

where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium found?

trachea, epididymis, fallopian tubes

where is transitional epithelium found?

ureters, bladder, anywhere with urine