Module 2 - Types of Epithelial Tissue

Question 1

simple squamous

Answer 1

capillary networks in alveoli, blood/lymphatic vessels, serous membranes

Question 2

keratinized stratified squamous

Answer 2

superficial layer of skin

Question 3

non-keratinized stratified squamous

Answer 3

forms moist linings (oral cavity, esophagus, cervix)

Question 4

simple cuboidal

Answer 4

convoluted tubules of kidney and thyroid gland

Question 5

stratified cuboidal

Answer 5

glandular tissue (sweat, mammary and salivary glands)

Question 6

ciliated simple columnar

Answer 6

uterine and auditory tubes

Question 7

ciliated pseudostratified columnar

Answer 7

respiratory tract airways and olfactory epithelium

Question 8

non-ciliated pseudostratified columnar

Answer 8

sperm duct

Question 9

stratified columnar

Answer 9

eye conjunctiva, ducts of salivary glands

Question 10

transitional

Answer 10

heterogenous cuboidal and columnar cells; urinary bladder