Epithelial Classifications and Examples

Question 1

What are simple squamous epithelium?

Answer 1

Cells are flattened laterally, thin and permeable layer that are involved in filtration or exchange of substances

Question 2

What are Simple cuboidal epithelium?

Answer 2

Single layer of cells as tall as they are wide and are involved in secretion and absorption

Question 3

What are simple columnar epithelium?

Answer 3

Tall closely packed cells that are involved in absorption (microvilli) and secretion (goblet cells)

Question 4

What are pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

Answer 4

Cells of different heights but all attached to BM and they are involved in secreting and absorbing

Question 5

What are stratified squamous epithelium?

Answer 5

Surface cells are squamous, deeper cells cuboidal or columnar and they are protective

Question 6

Where are simple squamous epithelium located?

Answer 6

Blood vessels, lungs

Question 7

Where are simple cuboidal epithelium located?

Answer 7

Walls of smallest ducts of glands, kidney tubules

Question 8

Where are columnar epithelium located?

Answer 8

Lines digestive tract from stomach through the rectum

Question 9

Where are pseudostratified columnar epithelium located?

Answer 9

Ciliated version lines lungs

Question 10

where are stratified squamous epithelium located?

Answer 10

Areas subjected to wear and tear (skin)