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Epithelial Tissues
Tissue | Location |
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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 |