Table of the epithelia of human organs

Table of the Epithelia of Human Organs

This table provides an overview of the different types of epithelial tissues found in various human organs.

Types of Epithelia in Human Organs

Organ	Epithelial Type	Description
Skin	Stratified Squamous Epithelium	Protects the body from external factors and helps regulate body temperature.
Lungs	Simple Squamous Epithelium	Facilitates the exchange of gases between the air and blood in the alveoli.
Stomach	Simple Columnar Epithelium	Secretes digestive enzymes and absorbs nutrients from food.
Intestines	Simple Columnar Epithelium	Absorbs nutrients from digested food and helps in the process of digestion.
Kidneys	Simple Cuboidal Epithelium	Involved in the filtration and reabsorption of waste products from the blood.
Liver	Simple Cuboidal Epithelium	Performs various metabolic functions and detoxifies harmful substances.
Pancreas	Simple Cuboidal Epithelium	Secretes digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin.
Gallbladder	Simple Columnar Epithelium	Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
Bladder	Transitional Epithelium	Allows the bladder to stretch and expand as it fills with urine.
Uterus	Simple Columnar Epithelium	Supports the development of a fetus during pregnancy.