Epithelial Tissue AFLs

Question 1

Simple Squamous (AFL)

Answer 1

A: 1 layer, flat cells
F: Rapid diffusion/filration
L: Alveoli, endothelium

Question 2

Simple Cuboidal (AFL)

Answer 2

A: 1 Layer, cube shaped
F: Secretion
L: Glands, kidney tubules

Question 3

Nonciliated Simple Columnar (AFL)

Answer 3

A: 1 layer, column shaped, microvilli, goblet cells
F: Absorption, secretion
L: Lining of intestines

Question 4

Ciliated Simple Columnar (AFL)

Answer 4

A: 1 layer, column shaped with cilia
F: move particles over surface, secretion
L: lining of trachea, uterine tubes

Question 5

Keratinized Stratified Squamous (AFL)

Answer 5

A: several layers, flat, no nucleus
F: protection
L: skin

Question 6

Non-keratinized Stratified Squamous (AFL)

Answer 6

A: several layers, flat, nucleus
F: Protection
L: lining mouth, anus, vagina

Question 7

Stratified Cuboidal (AFL)

Answer 7

A: several layers, cube shaped
F: Secretion
L: large glands

Question 8

Stratified Columnar (AFL)

Answer 8

A: Several layers, column shaped
F: Protection, secretion
L: Rare

Question 9

Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar (AFL)

Answer 9

A: 1 layer, looks like 2 layers, column shaped with cilia, goblet cells
F: move particles over surface
L: Bronchi

Question 10

Non Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar (AFL)

Answer 10

A: 1 layer, looks like 2 layers, column shaped without cilia
F: Protection
L: Male Urethra

Question 11

Transitional (AFL)

Answer 11

A: polyhedral, 1-2 nuclei
F: slow expansion/contraction
L: bladder