Tutorial 4: Cells And Tissues

Question 1

Types of epithelial cells and locations where found

Answer 1

Simple squamous epithelium: capalliries and aveoli

Simple cuboidal epithelium : salivary glands, thyroid follicles, kidney tubules

Simple columnar epithelium : digestive tract

Stratified squamous epithelium: outer layer of skin, inner lining of mouth and oesophagus

Pseudostratified ciliated epithelium : respiratory tract and trachea

Transitional epithelium : organs of urinary system

Question 2

Connective tissue examples and locations

Answer 2

Blood

Areolar tissue: skin and mucous membrane blood vessels and nerve

Adipose tissues: (fat) beneath skin and around internal organs and bone marrow and inter muscular system and breast tissue

Hyaline cartridge : ribs, nose, larynx and trachea and bronchi and on bone surfaces

Compact bone : hard skeleton

Question 3

Muscle tissue examples and locations

Answer 3

Skeletal muscle : attached to bones by tendons

Cardiac muscle cells : heart

Smooth muscle cells: circulatory system and digestive system

Question 4

Nervous tissue

Answer 4

Neurone or nerve cell