Epithelial Tissue

Question 1

Simple Squamous

Answer 1

Structure: A single layer of flattened cells
Function: Allows for rapid diffusion due to thinness
Location: -Gas exchanging cavity of the lungs
-The lining of the abdominal cavity
-Lines blood vessels and inside of the heart

Question 2

Simple Cuboidal

Answer 2

Structure: Single layer of cubed cells
Function: secretion and absorption
Location: Surround tubules in the kidneys
Found in various Secretory Glands

Question 3

Simple Columnar

Answer 3

Structure: Single Layer of column cells
Function: Have secretory and absorption function
Location:Lining of ducts in kidneys
Stomach and intestines

Question 4

Stratified Squamous

Answer 4

Function: where chemical and mechanical protection is needed
Found on the surface of skin and other areas with direct contact to outside such as the mouth and throat

Question 5

Stratified Cuboidal

Answer 5

Relatively rare
Function: protection, excretion and secretion
Found in some exocrine ducts

Question 6

Stratified Columnar

Answer 6

Relatively rare
Function: Protection and mucous secretion
Found lining ducts of the pancreas and salivary gland