Body Cell Tissues

Question 1

Epithelium tissue

Answer 1

Glandular tissue of the body, covers all free body surfaces.

Question 2

What are the 5 classifications of epithelium?

Answer 2

1. Squamous
2. Cuboidal or Square
3. Columnar or Rectangular
4. Stratified
5. Pseudostratified

Question 3

Simple epithelium

Answer 3

Very thin and flat. Main roles are absorption, secretion and filtration.

Question 4

Cuboidal/square

Answer 4

One layer of square cells, found in glands and their ducts. Ex. Salivary glands and pancreas.

Question 5

Columnar/rectangular

Answer 5

Single layer tall cells, line the entire length of the digestive tract.

Question 6

Pseudostratified columnar

Answer 6

Tall/rectangular, gives the illusion that it has more than one layer. Mainly functions in absorption and secretion - respiratory.

Question 7

Stratified epithelium

Answer 7

2 or more layers, primarily protects - esophagus, mouth and outer layer of skin.

Question 8

Transitional epithelium

Answer 8

Stratified squamous epithelium that forms the lining of a few organs in the urinary system.

Question 9

Glandular epithelium

Answer 9

Epithelial sheets that make and secrete a particular product. Ex. Glands

Question 10

What are the 4 primary cell tissue types?

Answer 10

1. Epithelium - coverage
2. Connective - support
3. Nervous - control
4. Muscle - movement