1.simplesquamousepitheliumtop view:polyhedralside view: flatBM
1. simple squamous epithelium top view: polyhedral side view: flat
DistributionMesothelium: lining the body cavities(pleural/pericardial/peritoneal)Endothelium: liningthe inner surface of thecardiovascular&lymphaticsystemOthers: alveolar; Bowman's capsule; some renal tubules
Mesothelium: lining the body cavities (pleural / pericardial / peritoneal) Endothelium: lining the inner surface of the cardiovascular & lymphatic system Others: alveolar; Bowman’s capsule; some renal tubules Distribution
2.Simple cuboidal epitheliumTop view: hexagonal; side view: SquareCell boundaries: distinctNu.: round, in the centerDistribution: ovary, thyroid, renal tubulesQOOO
2. Simple cuboidal epithelium Top view: hexagonal; side view: Square Cell boundaries: distinct Nu.: round, in the center Distribution: ovary, thyroid, renal tubules
3.SimplecolumnarepitheliumTop view:polygonal;side:column-likeNu.:elongated, near the baseDistribution: intestine; gall bladder; uterus00
3. Simple columnar epithelium Top view: polygonal; side: column-like Nu.: elongated, near the base Distribution: intestine; gall bladder; uterus
4.Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epitheliumTracheaH&EpseudostratifiedDifferent types of cellscolumnar epitheliumciliagoblet cellAllcellsrestontheBMNot all reach to apical surfaceLocation:respiratorypassagebasementmembranecapillaryciliated columnar c.fusiformcellgoblet cellbasal cell
4. Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium Different types of cells All cells rest on the BM Not all reach to apical surface Location: respiratory passage ciliated columnar c. fusiform cell goblet cell basal cell