1. Simple epithelium Simple epithelium can be subdivided according to the shape and function of its cells.
Simple squamous

2. Simple squamous

3. Simple cuboidal

4. Simple Cuboidal

5. Simple columnar ciliated

6. Simple columnar non-ciliated

7. Simple columnar non-ciliated
Microvilli goblet cell

8. pseudostratified

9. Stratified Epithelium
Where body linings have to withstand wear and tear, the epithelia are composed of several layers of cells and are then called stratified epithelium.

10. Stratified squamous

11. Stratified cuboidal

12. Stratified columnar