Epithelial Tissue Overview

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What type of epithelium is characterized by a single layer of flat cells and is involved in forming membranes and lining body cavities?

  • Stratified squamous
  • Simple cuboidal
  • Simple squamous (correct)
  • Simple columnar

Which type of epithelial tissue is primarily found lining the digestive tract and may contain mucus-producing cells?

  • Pseudostratified columnar
  • Simple columnar (correct)
  • Transitional
  • Stratified cuboidal

What is the main function of stratified squamous epithelium, and where is it commonly found?

  • Secretion; kidneys
  • Diffusion; blood vessels
  • Absorption; intestines
  • Protection; skin and esophagus (correct)

Which type of epithelium features a single layer of cells that appear stratified due to varying cell heights, often functioning in secretion and absorption?

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Which type of epithelial tissue is distinguished by its ability to change shape when stretched, and is primarily found in the urinary system?

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Simple squamous epithelium

A single layer of flattened cells that forms membranes and lines body cavities, lungs, and blood vessels.

Simple cuboidal epithelium

A single layer of cube-shaped cells, commonly found in glands, kidneys, and ovaries.

Simple columnar epithelium

A single layer of tall, column-like cells often containing mucus-producing cells, lining the digestive tract.

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium

A single layer of cells with varying heights, appearing as a double layer, involved in absorption and secretion.

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Stratified squamous epithelium

Multiple layers of cells with the top layer containing flat cells, acting as a protective barrier against friction.

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Study Notes

Epithelial Tissue

  • Cells tightly packed, forming sheets
  • Supported by a basement membrane
  • Avascular (lacks blood vessels)

Epithelial Naming Conventions

  • First name: Based on the number of cell layers
    • Simple: single layer
    • Stratified: multiple layers
  • Second name: Based on cell shape
    • Squamous: flattened
    • Cuboidal: cube-shaped
    • Columnar: column-like

Simple Epithelia

  • Simple squamous:
    • Single layer of flat cells
    • Forms membranes lining body cavities (e.g., lungs, blood vessels)
  • Simple cuboidal:
    • Single layer of cube-shaped cells
    • Found in glands, kidneys, and ovaries
  • Simple columnar:
    • Single layer of tall cells
    • Often contains mucus-producing cells
    • Lines the digestive tract
  • Pseudostratified columnar:
    • Single layer, but cells vary in height, giving a false impression of multiple layers
    • Often involved in absorption or secretion

Stratified Epithelia

  • Classified by the shape of surface cells
  • Stratified squamous:
    • Surface cells are flattened
    • Provides protection where friction is common (e.g., skin, mouth, esophagus)
  • Stratified cuboidal:
    • Two or more layers of cube-shaped cells
    • Found in ducts of some large glands
  • Stratified columnar:
    • Surface cells are columnar; underlying cells vary in shape and size
    • Primarily found in large gland ducts

Transitional Epithelium

  • Cell shape changes depending on the degree of stretching
  • Lines organs of the urinary system

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