Table of epithelium of human organs

Table of Epithelium of Human Organs

This is a table that provides information about the different types of epithelium found in various human organs.

Types of Epithelium in Human Organs

Organ	Epithelial Type	Function
Skin	Stratified Squamous Epithelium	Provides protection against external factors and helps regulate body temperature.
Lungs	Simple Squamous Epithelium	Facilitates the exchange of gases between the air and blood.
Stomach	Simple Columnar Epithelium	Secretes digestive enzymes and absorbs nutrients.
Intestines	Simple Columnar Epithelium	Absorbs nutrients from digested food.
Kidneys	Simple Cuboidal Epithelium	Involved in the filtration and reabsorption of waste products from the blood.
Liver	Simple Cuboidal Epithelium	Produces bile and detoxifies harmful substances.
Pancreas	Simple Cuboidal Epithelium	Secretes digestive enzymes and hormones.
Gallbladder	Simple Columnar Epithelium	Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
Bladder	Transitional Epithelium	Allows for stretching and expansion to accommodate urine.

See Also

• Epithelium
• Human Organs