Histology Lab

Question 1

Simple Squamous

Answer 1

type: epithelium
function: allows for diffusion and filtration
- secretes lubricating substance
location: alveoli of lungs, kidneys, lining of heart and blood vessels

Question 2

Simple Cuboidal

Answer 2

type: epithelium
function: secretion and absorption
location: kidney tubules, secretory sections of some glands, ovary surfaces

Question 3

Simple columnar

Answer 3

type of epithelium
function: absorption/secretion of mucus and enzymes.
Ciliated type propels mucus
location: digestive tract, gall bladder, bronchi, uterine tubes

Question 4

Stratified columnar

Answer 4

type: epithelium
function: protection and secretion
location: male urethra and some parts of glands

Question 5

Stratified squamous

Answer 5

type: epithelium; keratinizing and non-keratinizing
function: protects underlying tissues from friction
location: esophagus, mouth, vaginal lining, parts of the epidermis

Question 6

Pseudostratified

Answer 6

type: epithelium
function: secretes substances (mucus) and moves them through ciliary action
location: parts of the trachea, upper respiratory, male reproductive ducts

Question 7

Stratified cuboidal

Answer 7

type: epithelium
function: protection and secretion
location: sweat ducts, mammary and salivary glands

Question 8

Transitional

Answer 8

type: epithelium
function: allows for distension of urinary organs
location: ureters, bladder, urethra