Anatomy Epithelial Tissues

What type of epithelial tissue is this and where might you find it?

• stratified cuboidal ; small intestine

• simple squamous ; lung

• pseudostratified columnar ; trachea

• transitional ; bladder

What type of epithelium is this and where might you find it?

• stratified squamous ; skin

• pseudostratified columnar ; trachea

• simple squamous ; lung

• simple cuboidal ; kidney tubules

What physiological functions are enhanced by epithlial cells bearing microvilli and cilia?

• increased surface area for absorption & capturing debris

• decreased surface area for absorption & capturing debris

• increased surface area for absorption of oxygen

• decreased surface area for absorption of oxygen

This type of secretion produces sweat and saliva

• holocrine

• merocrine

• apocrine

• berocrine

Name the type of epithelium surrounding the lumen (opening)

• simple squamous

• simple cuboidal

• stratified cuboidal

• stratified columnar

Which of the following is NOT a main function of epithelial tissues?

• covering exposed surfaces

• lining internal passageways

• producing glandular secretions

• contracting to produce movement

The difference between endocrine and exocrine glands can best be described by which of the following?

• exocrine secretions are released into surrounding tissues and blood whereas endocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces

• endocrine secretions are released into the surrounding tissues and blood whereas exocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces

• exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly into the blood at all times

• exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly onto the surface of the skin at all times

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• Epithlial tissues often cover exposed surfaces

• Epithelial tissues are named by the number of cell layers and the shape of the cells

• Pseudostratified columnar cells have microvilli on them for increased absorption

• Stratified squamous epithelium can be found on the skin and lining the esophagus

This type of epithelial tissue is found in the bladder.

• simple squamous

• stratified squamous

• transitional

• pseudostratified columnar

Most of your respiratory tract is lined with ___ tissue.

• hyaline cartilage

• ciliated pseudostratied columnar epithelium

• stratified squamous epithelium

• transitional epithelium