Epithelia

Question 0

Endothelium

Answer 0

Simple squamous

Question 1

Lining of blood vessels

Answer 1

Simple squamous

Question 2

Mesothelium

Answer 2

Simple squamous

Question 3

Lining of body cavities
Pericardium
Pleura
Peritoneum

Answer 3

Simple squamous

Question 4

Respiratory

Pulmonary alveoli

Answer 4

Simple squamous

Question 5

Bowman’s capsule

Kidney

Answer 5

Simple squamous

Question 6

Loop of henle

Kidney

Answer 6

Simple squamous

Question 7

Inner and middle ear

Answer 7

Simple squamous

Question 8

Functions of simple squamous

Answer 8

Lubrication (pericardium, pleura, peritoneum/viscera)
Gas exchange (alveoli)
Barrier (Bowman’s capsule)
Active transport via pinocytosis (meso/endothelium)

Question 9

Thyroid follicles

Answer 9

Simple cuboidal

Question 10

Small ducts of many exocrine glands

Answer 10

Simple cuboidal

Question 11

Kidney tubules

Answer 11

Simple cuboidal

Question 12

Surface of the ovary

Germinal epithelium

Answer 12

Simple cuboidal

Question 13

Functions of simple cuboidal

Answer 13

Absorption and conduit (exocrine glands)
Absorption and secretion (kidney tubules)
Barrier/covering (ovary)
Hormone synthesis, storage and mobilisation (thyroid)

Question 14

Stomach lining and gastric pits

Answer 14

Simple columnar

Question 15

Small intestines and colon

Answer 15

Simple columnar

Question 16

Gall bladder

Answer 16

Simple columnar

Question 17

Large ducts of some exocrine glands

Answer 17

Simple columnar

Question 18

Uterus

Answer 18

Simple columnar

Question 19

Oviducts

Answer 19

Simple columnar

Question 20

Ductile efferents of testis

Answer 20

Simple columnar

Question 21

Functions of simple columnar

Answer 21

Absorption (small intestine, colon and gallbladder)
Secretion (stomach lining, gastric puts, small intestine and colon)
Lubrication (small intestine and colon)
Transport (oviduct)

Question 22

Lining of nasal cavity, trachea and bronchi (URT)

Answer 22

Simple pseudostratified

Question 23

Epididymis and ductus deferens

Answer 23

Simple pseudostratified

Question 24

Auditory tube and part of tympanic cavity

Answer 24

Simple pseudostratified

Question 25

Lacrimal sac

Answer 25

Simple pseudostratified

Question 26

Large excretory ducts

Answer 26

Simple pseudostratified

Question 27

Functions of simple pseudostratified

Answer 27

Secretion and conduit (URT, ductus deferens) Absorption (Epididymis) Mucus secretion (URT) Particle trapping and removal (URT)

Question 28

Oral cavity

Answer 28

Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinised Epithelia

Question 29

Oesophagus

Answer 29

Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinised Epithelia

Question 30

Larynx

Answer 30

Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinised Epithelia

Question 31

Vagina

Answer 31

Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinised Epithelia

Question 32

Part of anal canal

Answer 32

Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinised Epithelia

Question 33

Surface of cornea

Answer 33

Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinised Epithelia

Question 34

Inner surface of eyelid

Answer 34

Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinised Epithelia

Question 35

Function of | Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinised Epithelia

Answer 35

Protection against abrasion (all sites) | Reduces water loss whilst remaining moist

Question 36

Surface of skin

Answer 36

Stratified squamous keratinised epithelia

Question 37

Limited distribution in oral cavity

Answer 37

Stratified squamous keratinised epithelia

Question 38

Functions of stratified squamous keratinised epithelia

Answer 38

Protection against abrasion and physical trauma Prevents water loss Prevents ingress of microbes Shields against UV light damage

Question 39

Renal calyces

Answer 39

Stratified transitional (urinary) epithelia

Question 40

Ureters

Answer 40

Stratified transitional (urinary) epithelia

Question 41

Bladder

Answer 41

Stratified transitional (urinary) epithelia

Question 42

Urethra

Answer 42

Stratified transitional (urinary) epithelia

Question 43

Functions of Stratified transitional (urinary) epithelia

Answer 43

Distensibility | Protection of underlying tissue from toxic chemicals