Anatomy Epithelium Quiz

Question 1

Simple Squamous Epithelium
Description
Function

Answer 1

Single thin layer; flattened cells

Filtration, Diffusion, Osmosis, Secretion

Question 2

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Description
Function

Answer 2

Single layer; cube-shaped cells

Secretion; absorption

Question 3

Simple Columnar Epithelium
Description
Function

Answer 3

Single layer; elongated cells; some cilliated

Protection; secretion; absorption

Question 4

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
Description
Function

Answer 4

single layer; elongated cells; some cells dont reach free surface; often cilliated

Protection; secretion; movement of mucus and substances

Question 5

Stratified Squamous Epithelium
Description
Function

Answer 5

Many layers; top cells flattened; keratinized surface cells of epidermis

Protection; resists abrasion

Question 6

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
Description
Function

Answer 6

2 to 3 layers; cube shaped cells

Protection; secretion

Question 7

Stratified Columnar Epithelium
Description
Function

Answer 7

Superficial layer of elongated cells; basal layers of cube shaped cells

Protection; secretion

Question 8

Transitional Epithelium
Description
Function

Answer 8

many layers; cube shaped and elongated cells; thinner layers when stretched

Distensibility; protection