Epithelium

Question 1

What type of areas are the “simple cuboidal” cells located and what is it adapted for?

Answer 1

Secretion and absorption. Lines kidney tubules and smaller ducts of glands

Question 2

What type of areas are the “simple columnar” cells located and what is it adapted for?

Answer 2

Some areas ie upper respiratory passageways has cilia. Other areas may have microvili to increase surface area and absorption

Question 3

What type of areas are the “stratified squamous” cells located and what is it adapted for?

Answer 3

Protection to areas subject to wear and tear

Outer layer of skin, lining of mouth, oesophageal

Question 4

What type of areas are the “stratified cuboidal” cells located and what is it adapted for?

Answer 4

Rare
Protection
Ducts of adult sweat glands

Question 5

What type of areas are the “stratified columnar” cells located and what is it adapted for?

Answer 5

Rare
Protection and secretion
Large ducts

Question 6

What type of areas are the “transitional” cells located and what is it adapted for?

Answer 6

Undergo changes in shape

Urinary bladder

Question 7

What type of areas are the “pseudo stratified columnar” cells located and what is it adapted for?

Answer 7

Secretion or movement of materials by ciliary action

Female felopian

Question 8

What type of areas are the “simple squamous” cells located and what is it adapted for?

Answer 8

Located in area: little tear and wear
Adaptation: diffusion and filtration
Heart and blood vessels