Classification of epithelia

Question 1

Kinds of squamous epithelia

Answer 1

1. Simples squamous
2. Mesothelium
3. Endothelium

Question 2

Squamous epithelia in charge of absorption and diffusion

Answer 2

Simple squamous

Question 3

Squamous epithelia that lines body cavities

Answer 3

Mesothelium

Question 4

Squamous epithelia that lines heart and blood vessels

Answer 4

Endothelium

Question 5

• Protects against attacks
• Keratin protein adds strength and water resistance
• Keratinized or non-keratinized

Answer 5

Stratified squamous epithelium

Question 6

Kinds of cuboidal epithelia

Answer 6

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Stratified cuboidal epithelium

Question 7

Cuboidal epithelim in charge of secretion and absorption

Answer 7

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Question 8

Cuboidal epithelium in charge of sweat ducts and mammary ducts

Answer 8

Stratified cuboidal epithelia

Question 9

Locations of simple squamous epithelium

Answer 9

Mesothelia lining pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities;
endothelia lining heart and blood vessels;
portions of kidney tubules (thin sections of nephron loops);
inner lining of cornea; alveoli of lungs

Question 10

Functions of simple squamous epithelium

Answer 10

reduces friction, controls vessel permeability; performs absorption and secretion

Question 11

Stratified squamous epithelium locations

Answer 11

surface of the skin, lining of the mouth, throat, esophagus, rectum, anus, and vagina

Question 12

Functions of stratified squamous epithelium

Answer 12

Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens, and chemical attack

Question 13

Locations of simple cuboidal epithelium

Answer 13

glands
ducts
portions of kidney tubules
thyroid gland

Question 14

locations of stratified cuboidal epithelium

Answer 14

lining of some ducts (rare)

Question 15

functions of stratified cuboidal epithelium

Answer 15

protection
secretion
absorption

Question 16

-Tolerates repeated cycles of stretching and recoiling and returns to its previous shape without damage

Answer 16

Transitional epithelium

Question 17

Appearance changes as stretching occurs

Answer 17

Transitional epithelium

Question 18

Situated in regions of the urinary system

Answer 18

Transitional epithelium

Question 19

Transitional epithelium can be found in the ________ ________

Answer 19

urinary bladder

Question 20

Locations of transitional epithelium

Answer 20

urinary bladder, renal pelvis, ureters

Question 21

functions of transitional epithelium

Answer 21

permits expansion and recoil after stretching

Question 22

Kinds of columnar epithelia

Answer 22

Simple columnar epithelium
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
Stratified columnar epithelium

Question 23

Columnar epithelia in charge of absorption and secretion

Answer 23

Simple columnar epithelium

Question 24

Columnar epithelia in charge of cilia movement

Answer 24

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Question 25

Columnar epithelia in charge of protection

Answer 25

Stratified columnar epithelium

Question 26

Locations of simple columnar epithelium

Answer 26

Lining of stomach
Intestine
Gallbladder
Uterine tubes
Collecting ducts of kidneys

Question 27

Functions of simple columnar epithelium

Answer 27

Protection
Secretion
Absorption

Question 28

Locations of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Answer 28

Lining of nasal cavity
Trachea
Bronchi
Portions of mal reproductive tract

Question 29

Functions of pseudostratified ciliate columnar epithelium

Answer 29

Protection, secretion, move mucus with cilia

Question 30

Locations of the stratified columnar epithelium

Answer 30

small areas of the pharynx, 
anus, 
mammary glands, 
salivary gland ducts
and urethra

Question 31

Function of stratified columnar epithelium

Answer 31

Protection