Lab 1: Epithelium Tissue

Question 1

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Description

Functions

Locations

Answer 1

A single layer of flat, thin cells.

Diffusion, Filtration, Secretion

Air sacs of Lungs and Blood Vessels

Question 2

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Description

Functions

Locations

Answer 2

A single layer of cube-like cells.

Absorption, Secretion

Nephrons, ducts of glands

Question 3

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Description

Functions

Locations

Answer 3

A single layer of tall, thin cells. Cilia and/or goblet cells may be present.

Absorption, Secretion

Small airways, digestive tract, Fallopian tubes

Question 4

Psuedostratified Epithelium

Description

Functions

Locations

Answer 4

A single layer of cells of differing heights. Cilia and/or goblet cells may be present.

Secretion.

Large airways,
male duct system.

Question 5

Simple Epithelium Categories

Answer 5

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Psuedostratified Epithelium

Question 6

Stratified Epithelium Categories

Answer 6

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Transitional Epithelium

Question 7

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Description

Functions

Locations

Answer 7

More than one layer of flat, thin cells.

Protection of underlying tissue.

Epidermis, lining of mouth, esophagus, vagina.

Question 8

Transitional Epithelium

Description

Functions

Locations

Answer 8

Several layers of cells; all three shapes are typically present.

Stretch

Urinary bladder, ureters, part of urethra.