Epithelium

Question 1

Simple Squamous Function

Answer 1

Diffuse, filtration ; secretion/ lubrication

Question 2

Simple Squamous Location

Answer 2

Kidney, alveoli, lining of blood vessels (endothelium), lining of ventral body cavities and organs

Question 3

Simple Cuboidal Function

Answer 3

Secretion, absorption

Question 4

Simple Cuboidal Location

Answer 4

Renal Tubes, Ducts, Small galnds

Question 5

Simple Columnar Function

Answer 5

• Secretion of mucus and enzymes
• Absorption
• Ciliated type propels mucus and eggs

Question 6

Simple Columnar Location

Answer 6

Digestive tract, gallbladder, ciliated small bronchi, uterine tubes, portions of the uterus

Question 7

Stratified Squamous Location

Answer 7

• Esophagus, Mouth, vagina

- Keratinized: Skin

Question 8

Stratified Squamous Function

Answer 8

-Protection

Question 9

Stratified Cuboidal Function

Answer 9

Protection, secretion, absorption

Question 10

Stratified Cuboidal Location

Answer 10

Large Ducts, Mammary glands, salivary glands, sweat glands

Question 11

Stratified Columnar Function

Answer 11

Protection and Secretion

Question 12

Stratified Columnar Location

Answer 12

Pharynx, Epiglottis, anus, male urethra

Question 13

Pseudostratified Columnar Function

Answer 13

Secretion, and propulsion of mucus

Question 14

Pseudostratified Columnar Location

Answer 14

• Non ciliated: Vans deferens, large glandular ducts

- Ciliated: Trachea, Upper respiratory tract

Question 15

Transitional Function

Answer 15

Permits distention of tissue and recoil after expanision

Question 16

Transitional Location

Answer 16

Ureters, bladder, proximal portion of urethra