Epithelial Tissues Quiz

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What is the main function of epithelial cells in the taste bud of the tongue?

Act as sensory receptors

Which part of the inner ear contains specialized epithelial cells for sensation?

Macula of the inner ear

How do epithelial cells in the digestive canal facilitate absorption of nutrients and water?

Microvilli on the surfaces help in absorption

What is the role of glandular epithelium in the body?

Specialized for secretion Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial cells in the body help us in smelling, hearing, and seeing?

Sensory cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the lining of the uterus and most organs of the digestive tract?

Simple columnar epithelium Signup and view all the answers

Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium commonly found in the body?

Respiratory and reproductive systems Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelium is good for diffusion and filtration, but is easily damaged?

Simple squamous epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium?

Secretion and absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which epithelium type is protective of underlying structures and secretes digestive fluids?

Simple columnar epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes pseudostratified columnar epithelium from truly stratified epithelium?

Nuclei stacked at different levels Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium lines most organs of the digestive tract, including the stomach and intestines, in humans?

Simple columnar epithelium Signup and view all the answers

Where is stratified squamous epithelium found in the human body?

In the epidermis, and lining the mouth, throat, vagina, and anus Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of transitional epithelium?

Changes in response to tension and is stretchy Signup and view all the answers

Where can stratified cuboidal epithelium be found in the human body?

In larger ducts like mammary glands, sweat glands, salivary glands, pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glandular epithelium in the human body?

Involved in the secretion of various secretory products such as sweat, saliva, breast milk, hormones, and digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of stratified columnar epithelium?

It has several layers of cells, with superficial cells being elongated and deeper cells being cuboidal Signup and view all the answers

Epithelial Tissues Quiz

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What is the main function of epithelial cells in the taste bud of the tongue?

Which part of the inner ear contains specialized epithelial cells for sensation?

How do epithelial cells in the digestive canal facilitate absorption of nutrients and water?

What is the role of glandular epithelium in the body?

Which type of epithelial cells in the body help us in smelling, hearing, and seeing?

What type of epithelium is found in the lining of the uterus and most organs of the digestive tract?

Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium commonly found in the body?

Which type of epithelium is good for diffusion and filtration, but is easily damaged?

What is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium?

Which epithelium type is protective of underlying structures and secretes digestive fluids?

What distinguishes pseudostratified columnar epithelium from truly stratified epithelium?

What type of epithelium lines most organs of the digestive tract, including the stomach and intestines, in humans?

Where is stratified squamous epithelium found in the human body?

What is the main function of transitional epithelium?

Where can stratified cuboidal epithelium be found in the human body?

What is the role of glandular epithelium in the human body?

What is the characteristic feature of stratified columnar epithelium?

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