29 Questions
What is the primary function of epithelial tissues?
All of the above
Which type of epithelial tissue is characterized by cells that are taller than they are wide, with an ovoid nucleus near the base of the cell?
Columnar epithelium
Which type of epithelial tissue has a single layer of cells, where all the cells are attached to the basement membrane?
Simple epithelium
Which type of epithelial tissue has several layers of cells, with the innermost layer being attached to the basement membrane?
Stratified epithelium
Which type of epithelial tissue has cells that change shape at each layer, with the innermost layer being attached to the basement membrane?
Transitional epithelium
Which type of epithelial tissue has a single layer of cells, but the cells are of varying heights, with all cells still attached to the basement membrane?
Pseudostratified epithelium
Which type of simple epithelium is found lining the follicles of the thyroid gland and the surface of the ovary?
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Which type of simple epithelium is found lining the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine?
Simple columnar epithelium
Which type of simple epithelium has a single layer of ciliated columnar cells?
Ciliated simple columnar epithelium
Which type of simple epithelium is found lining the trachea, primary bronchi, and auditory tube?
Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
What is the distinguishing feature of ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
It has a single layer of columnar cells of varying heights, with cilia on the tallest cells.
Which type of simple epithelium is found lining the oviduct, uterus, primary bronchi, paranasal sinuses, and central canal of the spinal cord?
Ciliated simple columnar epithelium
Which embryonic germ layer gives rise to the epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract and associated organs like the pancreas and liver?
Endoderm
Which component of an epithelial tissue provides structural support and anchors the epithelial cells?
Basement membrane
Which of the following is the functional component of an animal tissue?
Parenchyma
Which surface of an epithelial cell is exposed to the external environment or cavity?
Apical surface
Which of the following epithelial tissues is derived from the mesoderm germ layer?
Endothelium lining blood vessels
Which of the following structures is NOT a part of an epithelial tissue?
Parenchyma
Which type of epithelium is found lining the penile urethra and excretory duct of the parotid gland?
Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
In a non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, what is the characteristic of the apical cells?
They retain individual nuclei and metabolic functions
Where is the keratinized stratified squamous epithelium found?
On the body surface (epidermis)
What is the characteristic of the component cells in a stratified squamous epithelium?
They vary in shape from base to surface
Which type of epithelium is found lining the oral cavity, epiglottis, esophagus, vagina, and urethra?
Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Which of the following is not a type of stratified epithelium mentioned in the text?
Stratified pseudostratified epithelium
Which type of epithelium is found in the urinary bladder?
Transitional epithelium
In which of the following locations would you find stratified columnar epithelium?
Fornix of conjunctiva and pharynx
Which statement about stratified cuboidal epithelium is correct?
It is a rare type of epithelium found in excretory ducts of large salivary glands, sweat glands, and pancreas.
Which of the following statements about the structure of transitional epithelium is correct?
The basal cells appear cuboidal or low columnar, while the apical cells are larger and dome-shaped.
Which type of epithelium would you expect to find in the largest ducts of salivary glands?
Stratified columnar epithelium
Explore the characteristics of animal tissues, including the different types and functions of epithelial tissues. Learn to differentiate stroma from parenchyma in animal tissues and understand the embryonic origins of epithelial tissues.
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