Types on the basis of shape

Question 1

Squamous-shape

Answer 1

flat

Question 2

squamous-nucleus

Answer 2

nucleus is present in the center, and is flattened

Question 3

squamous-structure

Answer 3

the cells are fitted like floor tiles

Question 4

squamous- function

Answer 4

It protects the body from:
1. Mechanical injury
2. Bacterial and fungal Infection
3. Chemicals
4. Drying up

Question 5

squamous- location

Answer 5

1.lining of delicate cavities like; oesophagus, mouth
2.nose
3.pericardium
4.forms the skin and tongue

Question 6

What is pericardium

Answer 6

Pericardium is the outer fibrous lining of the heart.

Question 7

CUBOIDAL-shape

Answer 7

cubical shape, with width and height almost the same

Question 8

CUBOIDAL-function

Answer 8

1.Absorption
2.excretion
3.secretion

Question 9

CUBOIDAL-location

Answer 9

1.Lining of kidney tubules
2.ducts of sweat and salivary glands
3.forms germinal epithelium of gonads

Question 10

what are gonads

Answer 10

Primary reproductive organs:
1. testes
2.ovaries

Question 11

COLUMNAR-shape

Answer 11

tall, pilar like

Question 12

COLUMNAR- nucleus

Answer 12

elongated, located near the basement membrane

Question 13

COLUMNAR-function

Answer 13

1.absorption
2.secretion(mainly mucous)

Question 14

COLUMNAR- location

Answer 14

ABSORPTION
1. small intestine
2. stomach
3.colon
SECRETION OF MUSCOUS
1.gall bladder
2.oviduct

Question 15

COLUMNAR-special features

Answer 15

small finger like projections called microvilli present on the free surface to increase absorption surface area.