Epithelial Tissues Quiz

What are the four main types of epithelial tissues?

• squamous, cuboidal, columnar, and transitional

• simple, stratified, pseudostratified, and glandular

• smooth, skeletal, cardiac, and adipose

• fibrous, elastic, reticular, and adipose

What is the function of epithelial tissues?

• The function of epithelial tissues is to provide structural support.

• The function of epithelial tissues is to transport oxygen and nutrients.

• The function of epithelial tissues is to produce hormones.

• The function of epithelial tissues is to protect, secrete, absorb, and perceive sensations.

What is the structure of epithelial tissues?

• Epithelial tissues have a continuous sheet-like structure with closely packed cells.

• Epithelial tissues have a hollow and tubular shape.

• Epithelial tissues have a fibrous and irregular structure.

• Epithelial tissues have a loose and scattered cell arrangement.

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the respiratory tract?

• simple squamous epithelium

• stratified squamous epithelium

• cuboidal epithelium

• pseudostratified columnar epithelium

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the lining of the stomach?

• stratified squamous epithelium

• pseudostratified columnar epithelium

• simple cuboidal epithelium

• simple columnar epithelium

Which type of epithelial tissue is found in the skin?

• simple cuboidal epithelium

• stratified squamous epithelium

• pseudostratified columnar epithelium

• transitional epithelium

What is the function of simple squamous epithelium?

• Absorb nutrients

• Protect against pathogens

• Produce hormones

• Allow rapid diffusion of substances

What is the function of stratified squamous epithelium?

• Absorption

• Secretion

• Protection

• Transport

What is the function of simple columnar epithelium?

• Storage of nutrients

• Transportation of oxygen

• Protection and support

• Absorption and secretion

What is the function of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

• To absorb nutrients from the digestive tract.

• To secrete mucus and propel particles out of the respiratory tract.

• To produce hormones for the endocrine system.

• To filter waste products from the blood.