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Question 1

There are 6 different types of epithelial tissues. What are they?

Answer 1

1. Simple squamous
2. Stratified squamous
3. Simple columnar
4. Pseudo-stratified columnar
5. Simple cuboidal
6. Transitional

Question 2

What are the functions/locations of the simple squamous epithelium?

Answer 2

Function: Diffusion and smooth lining
Locations: Lungs, heart, and blood vessles

Question 3

What are the functions/locations of the stratified squamous epithelium?

Answer 3

Function: Resists abrasion, infection and water loss
Location: Epidermis, oral cavity and vagina

Question 4

If the tissue is exposed to the environment, what kind will it be?

Answer 4

Stratified

Question 5

What are the functions/locations of the simple cuboidal epithelium?

Answer 5

Function: absorption and secretion
Location: Glands, glandular organs, kidneys, sweat ducts and the liver

Question 6

What are the functions/locations of the simple columnar epithelium?

Answer 6

Function: absorption and secretion
Location: Stomach to intestines

Question 7

What are the functions/locations of the pseudo-stratified epithelium?

Answer 7

Function: secretion of mucus and traps dust
Location: Respiratory passages

Question 8

What are the functions/locations of the transitional epithelium?

Answer 8

Function: Allows for stretching
Location: urinary bladder, ureter and proximal urethra

Question 9

What are the functions/locations of smooth muscle?

Answer 9

Function: sustained contraction
Location: Digestive, respiratory tract and blood vessels