A&P Epithelial Tissues Quiz

Which epithelial tissue stretches easily and is found in the lining of urinary bladder and ureters?

• pseudostratified

• simple squamous

• stratified cubdoial

• transitional

Which epithelial tissue secrets and propels mucus and is found in the upper respiratory tract?

• transitional

• pseudostratified

• simple cuboidal

• stratified squamous

Which epithelial tissue protects underlying tissues from abrasion and is found in the epidermis of skin and lining the mouth and esophagus?

• simple squamous

• stratified squamous

• simple cuboidal

• stratified cuboidal

Which epithelial tissue has multiple layers of cube shaped cells and is found in the salivary and mammary glands?

• simple cuboidal

• simple columnar

• pseudostratified

• stratified cuboidal

Which epithelial tissue secretes mucus and digestive enzymes and absorbs nutrients?

• simple columnar

• simple cuboidal

• transitional

• pseudostratified

Which epithelial tissue allows materials to pass by filtration and diffusion and is found in the air sacs of lungs?

• simple columnar

• simple cuboidal

• simple squamous

• transitional

What is the definition of a tissue?

• A group of similar cells performing a single function

• A group of organs working together to perform a function

• A group of cells in a single body part

• A group of organs near each other in the body

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Identify:

• Columnar
• Cuboidal
• Pseudostratified
• Transitional

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Absorbs nutrients in the digestive tract

• Columnar
• Cuboidal
• Simple Squamous
• Pseudostratified

Used in places where diffusion needs to occur, such as blood vessels and air sacs in the lungs

• Cuboidal
• Columnar
• Simple Squamous
• Stratified Squamous