Types of Epithelial Cells

Front

Cube-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei

Back

Simple Cuboidal

Front

Cells flattened when stretched

Back

Transitional

Front

Protects against wear and pathogens

Back

Stratified Squamous

Front

Ducts of sweat glands; provides secretion and protection

Back

Stratified Cuboidal

Front

Very rare, found in male urethra

Back

Stratified Columnar

Front

Cells specialize in absorption/secretion in digestive organs

Back

Simple Columnar

Front

Found in uterine tubes; cilia moves eggs along

Back

Simple Columnar

Front

found in uterine tubes, cilla moves eggs along Passageways

Back

Simple Columnar

Front

Found in sweat gland ducts

Back

Stratified Cuboidal

Front

Lines respiratory passages with goblet cells

Back

Pseudostratified