Epithelial Tissues

Question 1

what’s the function of simple squamous epithelium

Answer 1

rapid diffusion and filtration
secretion in serous membranes

Question 2

where is simple squamous epithelium located

Answer 2

lungs, lining of blood and lymph vessels, and mesoepithelium

Question 3

what is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium

Answer 3

absorption and secretion
forms sensory tissues of most glands/small ducts

Question 4

where is simple cuboidal epithelium found

Answer 4

lining of kidney tubules
thyroid gland follicles
surface of ovary
secretory regions/ducts

Question 5

what is function of nonciliated simple columnar

Answer 5

absorption and secretion

Question 6

where is nonciliated simple columnar found

Answer 6

lining of most stomach tract (Stomach, small intestine, large intestine)

Question 7

ciliated simple columnar functions

Answer 7

secretion and movement of mucin/mucus along the apical surface

Question 8

where is ciliated simple columnar tissue found

Answer 8

lining of air passageways
uterine tubes

Question 9

what is the difference between nonciliated and ciliated columnar tissue

Answer 9

nonciliated often contains microvilli

Question 10

what is the function of ciliated pseudostratified columnar

Answer 10

protection
secretion and movement of mucus

Question 11

where is ciliated pseudostratified columnar found

Answer 11

lining of LARGE airways (trachea, pharynx, larynx, etc.)

Question 12

what is the function of nonciliated pseudostratified columnar

Answer 12

protection

Question 13

where is nonciliate pseudostratified columnar found

Answer 13

rare lining of male repro system