A little bit of histology

Question 1

Where is simple squamous epithelium found?

Answer 1

Alveoli

Serosa

Question 2

Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?

Answer 2

Kidney tubules

Ducts of sweat, salivary & pancreatic glands

Question 3

Where is simple columnar epithelium found?

Answer 3

Small intestines (with microvilli)
Gall bladder
Bronchus (cilia)

Question 4

Where is stratified squamous non-keratinising epithelium found?

Answer 4

Mouth
Oropharynx
Oesophagus
Vagina

Question 5

Where is stratified squamous keratinising epithelium found?

Answer 5

Hairy and non-hairy skin

Question 6

What two types of stratified epithelium can you get?

Answer 6

Squamous

Cuboidal

Question 7

Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium found?

Answer 7

Some large ducts

Question 8

What is stratified epithelium’s main function?

Answer 8

Protection - found in areas of continuous abrasion

Continually worn down
Cells replaced from below

Question 9

Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium found?

Answer 9

Trachea & large airways

Urinary tract

Question 10

Name the cell junctions and give their basic function.

Answer 10

1. Adherent (tight) junctions
2. Desmosome
3. Gap junctions