Human Anatomy: Types of Epithelial Tissue

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What is the location of simple squamous epithelium?

  • Lining of oral cavity
  • Surface of skin
  • Endothelial lining of heart and blood vessels (correct)
  • Lining of stomach and intestine

What is the function of stratified squamous epithelium?

Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens, and chemical attack

Where is simple cuboidal epithelium located?

  • Skin
  • Lining of the mouth
  • Glands and ducts (correct)
  • Lining of the stomach

What is an uncommon location for stratified cuboidal epithelium?

<p>Lining of some ducts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What functions does simple columnar epithelium serve?

<p>Protection, secretion, absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is stratified columnar epithelium located?

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What is the function of pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium?

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What is the location and function of transitional epithelium?

<p>Location: urinary bladder; Function: allows expansion and recoil after stretching</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Simple Squamous Epithelium

  • Found in the endothelial lining of the heart and blood vessels.
  • Functions to reduce friction and control the permeability of blood vessels.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

  • Located on the surface of the skin and lining of the oral cavity.
  • Provides physical protection against abrasion, pathogens, and chemical attacks.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

  • Present in glands, ducts, and portions of kidney tubules.
  • Offers limited protection; involved in secretion and absorption.

Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium

  • Rarely found; located in the lining of some ducts.
  • Functions include protection, secretion, and absorption.

Simple Columnar Epithelium

  • Lines the stomach and intestines.
  • Provides protection while facilitating secretion and absorption.

Stratified Columnar Epithelium

  • Found in salivary gland ducts and the anus.
  • Primarily serves the function of protection.

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

  • Located in the lining of the nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi.
  • Functions in protection and secretion.

Transitional Epithelium

  • Found in the urinary bladder.
  • Enables expansion and recoil following stretching.

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