Epithelial Tissue Classification and Polarity

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Which cellular components are asymmetrically organized in cell polarity?

Plasma membrane, cytoskeleton, and organelles (correct)

Cytoplasm and nucleus

Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum

Golgi apparatus and lysosomes

What are the two different regions into which epithelia are split to demonstrate polarity?

Medial and lateral

Internal and external

Superficial and deep

Basal and apical (correct)

What is the shape of squamous cells in epithelial tissues?

Flat (correct)

Round

Tall

Cuboidal

How many layers of cells are present in stratified epithelium?

More than one layer Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue consists of a single layer of cells?

Simple epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cell polarity in neurons?

Transmitting signals Signup and view all the answers

Where is the simple squamous epithelium mainly located?

Lining Bowman's space in the kidney Signup and view all the answers

Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium commonly found?

Lining the nasal cavity and trachea Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of simple columnar epithelium?

Secretion and absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stratified squamous epithelium is located in the skin (epidermis)?

Stratified Squamous Keratinized epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium?

Protection of underlying areas Signup and view all the answers

Where does simple cuboidal epithelium primarily line?

Most of the tubules in the kidney Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

Nuclei typically lie in the basal portion of the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is a common location for simple columnar epithelium?

Found lining the stomach, intestines, and large ducts in the body Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are seen in the middle layer of stratified squamous epithelium?

"Fusiform" cells containing a large amount of desmosomes Signup and view all the answers

Where is stratified cuboidal epithelium a rare type?

Found lining Bowman's space in the cortex of the kidney Signup and view all the answers