Epithelial Tissues: -

1. Squamous Epithelium
Lining of cavities of ducts and blood vessels, lines the chambers of heart, covers the skin, and
lining of the mouth. It lines the pharynx, oesophagus, anal-canal, vagina and lower part of
urethra. It provides protection to the underlying parts against abrasion (mechanical injury) and
entry of germs or chemicals. It also helps in excretion, gas exchange and secretion of coelomic
fluid.
2. Columnar Epithelium
Lining of stomach and intestines, salivary glands, sweat glands and oil glands of the skin. It also
lines the mammary gland ducts and parts of urethra. It is specialized for absorption of water and
digested food.
3. Cuboidal Epithelium
Lining of Small salivary ducts, pancreatic ducts, sweat glands, salivary glands and thyroid glands.
It also covers the ovaries and lines the sperm-producing tubules.
4. Ciliated Epithelium
Lining the wind-pipe (trachea), kidney tubules, oviduct (fallopian tubes) and ventricles of the
brain. It also helps in the movement of mucus, urine, eggs, sperms and cerebrospinal fluid in a
particular direction.
5. Glandular Epithelium
Lining the gastric glands, pancreatic lobules, intestinal glands etc.
6. Stratified Epithelium
Epidermis of skin, lining of the mouth cavity.