28 Questions
Where is ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium found in the body?
Trachea
In which part of the body is stratified squamous epithelium mainly found?
Skin
What is the function of goblet cells in the epithelium?
Secrete mucus to trap particles
What is the role of villi in the small intestine?
Increase surface area for nutrient absorption
Which location is lined by non-keratinized stratified epithelium?
Anal canal
Where can stratified cuboidal epithelium be found?
Parotid Gland
Which epithelium type is present in the mechanically exposed areas of the larynx?
Stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium
Which type of epithelium lines the lumina of epididymis and vas deferens?
Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
What is the morphology of stratified cuboidal epithelium?
Cuboidal to columnar basal cells
Which layer of the skin is only present in the palms and soles of feet?
Stratum lucidum
Which of the following is NOT a location for non-keratinized stratified epithelium?
Mammary glands
Where else can you find stratified columnar epithelium besides the Parotid gland?
Esophagus
What is the protein found in the keratinized cells of the skin?
Keratin
Where are melanin pigment granules typically found in the skin?
Stratum basale
Which type of epithelial tissue has equal dimensions on all sides and appears as a double or triple layer of round, flat cells?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
In which specific locations can stratified columnar epithelium be found?
Conjunctiva of the eye
Which type of epithelium lines the smaller intralobular ducts in the pancreas?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Where in the body is simple columnar epithelium specialized for absorption and located?
Small intestine and stomach
What is the function of centroacinar cells in the pancreas acinus?
Reception of secretions from intercalated ducts
What do parafollicular cells (C cells) produce in the thyroid gland?
Calcitonin
Which type of cells line the secretory parts of the scalp sweat glands?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
What covers the surfaces of absorptive cells in the kidney's proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?
Brush border
What type of epithelium is found in the lobar ducts in salivary glands?
Transitional epithelium
Where is transitional epithelium exclusively found in the urinary system?
Urethra (Male)
Which of the following is a characteristic of transitional epithelium?
Multiple layers of similar cells
In response to stretching or fluid accumulation, the transitional epithelium does what?
Undergoes squamous cell conversion
What type of epithelium lines the minor and major calyces, pelvis, ureters, and urinary bladder?
Transitional epithelium
How does the female urethra's epithelial lining differ along its length?
Changes from transitional to squamous epithelium
This quiz covers the histology of stratified cuboidal and stratified columnar epithelium, including their locations in the body and morphological characteristics. Topics include the excretory ducts of the pancreas, salivary glands, sweat glands, ovarian follicles, mammary glands, and moist cavities like the oral cavity, esophagus, vagina, and anal canal.
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