Epithelial Tissues Learning Check

What is the function of epithelial tissues?

• Transportation

• Protection

• Muscle contraction

• Energy production

Which type of epithelial tissue functions in diffusion?

• Simple squamous epithelia

• Simple cuboidal epithelia

• Simple columnar epithelia

• Pseudostratified columnar epithelia

Where can simple squamous epithelia be found?

• Heart

• Blood vessels

• Air cells

• Body cavities

Which type of epithelial tissue is generally secretory?

• Simple squamous epithelia

• Simple cuboidal epithelia

• Simple columnar epithelia

• Pseudostratified columnar epithelia

Which type of epithelial tissue lines the gastrointestinal tract?

• Simple squamous epithelia

• Simple cuboidal epithelia

• Simple columnar epithelia

• Pseudostratified columnar epithelia

What is the characteristic of pseudostratified columnar epithelia?

• They are stratified

• They are attached to the basement membrane

• They have cilia on the free surface

• They line the urinary tract

What is the main characteristic of stratified epithelial tissue?

• Single layer of cells

• Multiple layers of cells

• Keratinized cells

• Columnar cells

Which type of epithelial tissue is resistant to damage from wear and tear?

• Simple squamous epithelia

• Simple cuboidal epithelia

• Simple columnar epithelia

• Stratified epithelia

What is the function of transitional stratified epithelia?

• Filtration

• Diffusion

• Secretion

• Stretching

What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

• Exocrine glands have a duct to the free surface

• Endocrine glands secrete hormones

• Exocrine glands are associated with a capillary network

• Endocrine glands are found in the urinary tract