Histology

Question 1

Epithelial tissue

Answer 1

Covers the body surface, lines internal organs, and forms glands

Functions in protection, absorption, secretion

Question 2

Apical surface

Answer 2

Free exposed edge

Question 3

Lateral surface

Answer 3

Contacts adjacent epithelial cells

Question 4

Basal surface

Answer 4

Contracts basement membrane

Question 5

Basement membrane

Answer 5

Connects epithelial tissue to underlying tissue

Question 6

Stratified

Answer 6

Multiple layers

Question 7

Simple

Answer 7

Single layer

Question 8

Squamous

Answer 8

Flat

Question 9

Cuboidal

Answer 9

Tall as it is wide

Question 10

Columnar

Answer 10

Taller than it is wide

Question 11

Simple squamous epithelium

Answer 11

Single layer of flat cells

Forms very thin delicate membranes

Allows for easy movement of molecules across the membrane

Found in kidney glomeruli, alveoli of the lungs, lining of the heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, serous membrane

Question 12

Simple cubodial epithelium

Answer 12

Single layer of cube shaped cell

Capable of secretion and absorption

Found in kidney tubules, small ducts and glands, and covering the ovary