Epithelial Tissues

Question 1

Epithelial Tissues (Location)

Answer 1

• Covering Organs
• Inner linings of body cavities
• Lining hollow organs

Question 2

Basement Membrane (Function)

Answer 2

Anchors epithelial tissue

Question 3

Epithelial Tissue (Function)

Answer 3

• Secretion
• Absorption
• Excretion
• Sensory Reception

Question 4

Simple Epithelium

Answer 4

1 Layer

Question 5

Stratified Epithelium

Answer 5

2+ Layers

Question 6

Squamous Epithelium

Answer 6

thin & flat

Question 7

Cuboidal Epithelium

Answer 7

Cube-shaped / square shaped

Question 8

Columnar Epithelium

Answer 8

Tall and thin

Question 9

Simple Squamous Epithelium (shape)

Answer 9

1 layer of thin & flat cells

Question 10

Simple Squamous Epithelium (location)

Answer 10

Lining the air sacs of lungs

Question 11

Simple Squamous Epithelium (function)

Answer 11

Diffusion and filtration

Question 12

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium (shape)

Answer 12

1 layer of cube-shaped cells (centrally located nuclei)

Question 13

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium (location)

Answer 13

Ovaries, kidney tubules, certain glands (salivary glands, thyroid glands, liver)

Question 14

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium (function)

Answer 14

Secretion and absorption

Question 15

Simple Columnar Epithelium (shape)

Answer 15

1 layer of tall & thin cells

Question 16

Simple Columnar Epithelium (location)

Answer 16

Stomach and Intestines

Question 17

Simple Columnar Epithelium (function)

Answer 17

Provides protection for underlying tissues
Secretes mucus (protective fluid)

Question 18

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (shape)

Answer 18

Only one layer, long cells

Question 19

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (location)

Answer 19

Lining passages of the respiratory system

Question 20

Stratified Squamous Epithelium (shape)

Answer 20

2+ cell layers, thick tissue

Question 21

Stratified Squamous Epithelium (location)

Answer 21

Lining the mouth and throat

Question 22

Stratified Squamous Epithelium (function)

Answer 22

Forming the epidermis

Question 23

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium (shape)

Answer 23

2 or 3 layers of cube-shaped cells

Question 24

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium (function)

Answer 24

Forming lining of a lumen, provides protection

Question 25

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium (location)

Answer 25

Lining ducts of mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, and pancreas

Question 26

Stratified Columnar Epithelium (shape)

Answer 26

2+ layers, superficial cells are elongated and deeper layers are cuboidal

Question 27

Stratified Columnar Epithelium (location)

Answer 27

Male urethra and parts of the pharynx

Question 28

Transitional Epithelium (shape)

Answer 28

Specialized to change in shape based on tension

Question 29

Transitional Epithelium (location)

Answer 29

Lining urinary bladder, ureters, and part of the urethra

Question 30

Transitional Epithelium (function)

Answer 30

• Provides a barrier to prevent contents of urinary tract from diffusing into environment

Question 31

Glandular Epithelium (location)

Answer 31

Columnar epithelium and Cuboidal Epithelium

Question 32

Glandular Epithelium (function)

Answer 32

Cells specialized to produce and secrete substances into ducts or body fluids