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Epithelial Tissues
| Tissue | Location |
|---|---|
| Simple Squamous | Alveoli of lungs, lining of blood, lymphatic vessels, surface layer of the pleura, pericardium, and peritoneum |
| Stratified Squamous(Nonkeratinized) | Surface of the mucous membrane lining the mouth, esophagus, and vagina |
| Transitional | Surface of the mucous membrane lining the urinary bladder and uterus |
| Simple Columnar | Surface layer of the mucous lining of the stomach, intestines, and part of the respiratory tract |
| Pseudostratified Columnar | Surface of the mucous membrane lining the trachea, large bronchi, nasal mucosa, and parts of the male reproductive tract |
| Simple Cuboidal | Ducts and tubes of many organs including the exocrine glands and kidneys |
| Stratified Cuboidal/Columnar | Ducts of the sweat glands and mammary glands, lining of the pharynx, lining portions of the male urethra |
| Glandular | Glands |
| Stratified Squamous(Keratinized) | Surface of the skin |