Epithelial Tissue Types Quiz

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Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of flat, scale-like cells with large, centrally located nuclei?

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

Where can simple squamous epithelial tissue be found in the body?

  • Lines the ventral body cavity
  • Lines air sacs of lungs (correct)
  • Forms capillaries
  • Lines the heart, blood and lymphatic vessels

Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of cube-shaped cells?

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

What is the function of simple cuboidal epithelial tissue?

<p>Secretes lubricating substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can simple cuboidal epithelial tissue be found in the body?

<p>Lines the ventral body cavity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

<p>Provides protection against mechanical and chemical stresses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by a single layer of columnar cells with cilia?

<p>Simple columnar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can pseudostratified epithelial tissue be found in the body?

<p>Lines air sacs of lungs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of transitional epithelial tissue?

<p>Allows stretching and recoiling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by multiple layers of cube-shaped cells?

<p>Stratified cuboidal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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