Epithelial Tissue

Question 1

cuboidal epithelium

Answer 1

cube like with equal width, height and depth (kidney tubules)

Question 2

squamous epithelium

Answer 2

single cell layer adapted for diffusion (alveoli)

Question 3

columnar epithelium

Answer 3

single layer of cells taller than it is wide (intestinal tract)

Question 4

ciliated columnar epithelium

Answer 4

rectangular in shape, taller than they are wide, covered in hair-like protrusions called cilia (lining uterine tubes and respiratory tract)

Question 5

stratified epithelium

Answer 5

contains two or more layers of cells protecting from wear and tear (skin)

Question 6

transitional epithelium

Answer 6

changes shape in response to stretching (could contain columnar, stratified etc) found in the bladder