Epithelium Classification: Types and Characteristics

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What is the primary function of simple squamous epithelium in body cavities?

Secretion

Excretion

Absorption

Prevention of friction (correct)

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the stomach and colon?

Simple columnar (correct)

Simple squamous

Pseudostratified columnar

Ciliated columnar

What is the shape of the cells in simple cuboidal epithelium in a cross section?

Ovals

Triangles

Circles

Squares (correct)

What is the function of microvilli in simple cuboidal epithelium in the renal tubule?

Reabsorption Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in thyroid follicles?

Simple cuboidal Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tall cells in pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

Secretory function Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the short basal cells in pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

Progenitor cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelial tissue lines blood vessels?

Simple squamous Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the nucleus in simple squamous epithelium?

Flattened Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the vas deferens?

Non-ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the respiratory tract?

Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of stratified epithelium?

It is formed of more than one layer Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the lining of the buccal cavity and oesophagus?

Stratified squamous epithelium (non-keratinized) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of stratified epithelia?

To serve as protective membranes Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium covers dry surfaces, such as skin?

Stratified squamous epithelium (keratinized) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of keratinizing epithelium?

To protect the body from dryness and harmful agents Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is typically found in the urinary tract?

Transitional epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium lines large ducts of glands?

Stratified columnar epithelium (non-ciliated) Signup and view all the answers