Epithelial Tissue Types Worksheet

Found in alveoli of lungs; allows diffusion of gases: __________

• Simple Squamous

• Stratified Squamous

• Transitional Epithelium

• Cuboidal Epithelium

Provides strong protection in the mouth and esophagus: __________

• Stratified Squamous

• Simple Cuboidal

• Transitional Epithelium

• Pseudostratified Columnar

Appears layered but all cells touch the basement membrane: __________

• Pseudostratified

• Stratified squamous

• Simple cuboidal

• Transitional

Found in kidney tubules; supports secretion and absorption: __________

• Simple Cuboidal

• Stratified Squamous

• Transitional Epithelium

• Pseudostratified Columnar

Very rare; found in the male urethra; provides extra protection: __________

• Stratified Columnar

• Simple Squamous

• Transitional Epithelium

• Pseudostratified Columnar

Many layers of flat cells; forms the epidermis of the skin: __________

• Stratified Squamous

• Simple Cuboidal

• Transitional Epithelium

• Pseudostratified Columnar

Found in uterine tubes; cilia move eggs along passageways: __________

• Simple Columnar

• Stratified Squamous

• Transitional Epithelium

• Pseudostratified Columnar

Cells change shape depending on stretch: __________

• Transitional

• Squamous

• Cuboidal

• Columnar

Found in ducts of sweat glands; provides secretion with protection: __________

• Stratified Cuboidal

• Simple Squamous

• Transitional Epithelium

• Pseudostratified Columnar

Found in gastrointestinal tract; supports absorption and secretion: __________

• Simple Columnar

• Stratified Squamous

• Transitional

• Pseudostratified Columnar