specialised tissues

Question 1

what two physical characteristics of epithelial cells are related to their function

Answer 1

shape and layering

Question 2

name three epithelial cell shape types

Answer 2

squamous, cuboidal, columnar

Question 3

name the two examples of layering

Answer 3

simple (single), stratified (multiple)

Question 4

keratinising characteristics

Answer 4

nuclei not visible in surface layers

Question 5

non-keratinising characteristics

Answer 5

nuclei visible in surface layers

Question 6

pseudostratified meaning

Answer 6

appear as multiple layers but surface cells remain in contact with basal lamina

Question 7

simple squamous examples

Answer 7

alveoli, mesothelium, endothelium lining blood vessels

Question 8

simple cuboidal example

Answer 8

endothelium lining kidney collecting duct

Question 9

simple columnar examples

Answer 9

enterocytes (intestinal absorption and secretion)

Question 10

stratified squamous keratinising example

Answer 10

epidermis

Question 11

stratified squamous non-keratinising examples

Answer 11

linings of mouth, oesophagus, anus, cervix and vagina

Question 12

pseudostratified examples

Answer 12

airway epothelium, various ducts in UT and RT, are often ciliated