Epithelium Flashcards
Simple Squamous Epithelium found in
The linings of the cavities
peritoneal cavity, pleural cavity,
and tubular organs e.g. blood and lymph vessels
Stratified Squamous Epithelium found in
It is found in the organs
where there is wear and tear e.g. skin, esophagus, vagina
Simple cuboidal epithelium found in
small ducts of the exocrine
glands and form epithelium of some endocrine glands e.g.
Thyroid follicles
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium found in
arger excretory ducts of exocrine glands such as the salivary glands and ano-rectal junction
Simple columnar epithelium found on
Absorptive surfaces such as small intestines
And the lining of secretory surfaces in the stomach
Pseudo stratified epithelium found in
respiratory tract like trachea, and in the epididymis
Transitional epithelium found in
It covers the lumina of
renal calyces, pelvis, ureters, and
bladder.
