Table of epithelia of organs

Table of Epithelia of Organs

This article provides a table listing the different types of epithelia found in various organs of the human body.

Types of Epithelia in Organs

Organ	Epithelial Type
Skin	Stratified squamous epithelium
Lungs	Simple squamous epithelium
Stomach	Simple columnar epithelium
Small Intestine	Simple columnar epithelium
Kidneys	Simple cuboidal epithelium
Liver	Simple cuboidal epithelium
Pancreas	Simple cuboidal epithelium
Gallbladder	Simple columnar epithelium
Bladder	Transitional epithelium

Explanation of Epithelial Types

Here is a brief explanation of the different types of epithelia mentioned in the table:

• Stratified squamous epithelium: This type of epithelium is found in the skin and provides protection against mechanical stress and pathogens.

• Simple squamous epithelium: This thin and flat epithelium is present in the lungs, where it facilitates gas exchange.

• Simple columnar epithelium: This tall and column-shaped epithelium lines the stomach, small intestine, and gallbladder, where it aids in absorption and secretion.

• Simple cuboidal epithelium: This cube-shaped epithelium is found in the kidneys, liver, and pancreas, where it performs various functions such as filtration, secretion, and absorption.

• Transitional epithelium: This specialized epithelium lines the bladder and allows for stretching and expansion.

See Also

• Epithelium
• Organ Systems
• Human Anatomy