Histology Lab 1

Question 1

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
(where) (function)

Answer 1

Where - Glands, ovaries, kidneys
Function - Secretion and absorption

Question 2

Cardiac Muscle (where) (function)

Answer 2

Where - found only in the heart
Function - circulates blood, maintains blood pressure

Question 3

Pseudostratified Epithelium (where) (function)

Answer 3

Where - respiratory tract and oviducts
Function - to move materials along the outer surface of the cell

Question 4

Skeletal Muscle (where) (function)

Answer 4

Where - found in the body - attached to bones
Function - stabilizes the position of the skeleton, guards entrances and exists of the digestive/respiratory/urinary tracts, generates heart, protects internal organs

Question 5

Simple Squamous Epithelium (where) (function)

Answer 5

Where - in the body, line or covers most abdominal organs
Function - allows for quick diffusion and to reduce friction

Question 6

Smooth Muscle (where)

Answer 6

Found in the body, in the walls of hollow organs

Question 7

Simple Columnar Epithelium (where) (function)

Answer 7

Where - the lining of the digestive tract (stomach)
Function - Protect, absorb, and secrete

Question 8

Stratified Squamous Epithelium (where) (function) (important protein)

Answer 8

Where - the lining of the mouth, anus, vagina
Function - to secrete and protect
Protein - keratin