Tissues

Question 1

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Answer 1

1. Single-layered columnar epithelium that can absorb and secrete
2. Found in stomach and intestines

Question 2

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Answer 2

1. Delicate single-layered flat-celled epithelium

2. Found in alveoli of lungs and lining blood vessels

Question 3

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Answer 3

1. Cancerous masses composed of squamous epithelium that are locally invasive and may metastisize
2. Occur mostly on conjunctiva, skin surface, urogenital tissue, mouth, and stomach

Question 4

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

Answer 4

1. Multilayered cube-shaped epithelium

2. Found in excretory tracts

Question 5

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

Answer 5

1. Single-layered cube-shaped epithelium that aids in secretion
2. Found in ovaries and ducts

Question 6

Squamous Cells

Answer 6

Flat cells that make up squamous epithelium

Question 7

Transitional Epithelium

Answer 7

1. Epithelium that can stretch and contract without damage and can appear squamous, cuboidal, or columnar
2. Found lining the bladder and ureters

Question 8

Simple Epithelium

Answer 8

Epithelium composed of a single layer of cells

Question 9

Polar

Answer 9

Having defined direction

Question 10

Cuboidal Epithelium

Answer 10

Epithelium composed of cuboidal cells

Question 11

Columnar Epithelium

Answer 11

Epithelium composed of columnar cells

Question 12

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Answer 12

1. Epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers of flat squamous cells that can regenerate rapidly
2. Found in epidermis, vagina, mouth, and anus

Question 13

Stratified Epithelium

Answer 13

Epithelium composed of layers of cells

Question 14

Squamous Epithelium

Answer 14

Epithelium composed of squamous cells

Question 15

Simple Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

Answer 15

1. Single-layered columnar epithelium containing cilia

2. Found in oviduct

Question 16

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Answer 16

Single-layered columnar cells that appear stratified due to the positioning of their nuclei and are often ciliated to move material across their surfaces

Question 17

Plaque

Answer 17

Flat thickened site present in desmosomes of epithelial tissue

Question 18

Myoepithelial Cells

Answer 18

1. Cells in mammary glands that have characteristics of both muscle and epithelial cells and surround the alveoli and small ducts of the glands
2. When stimulated by oxytocin, the squeeze milk down