Types of Epithelial Tissue

Describe the Simple Squamous Epithelium.

• It is a single layer of flat cells.

• It is a multi-layered structure with cuboidal cells.

• It consists of columnar cells arranged in multiple layers.

• It is a single layer of spherical cells.

The Simple Cuboidal Epithelium is described as having how many layers and what shape of cells?

• One layer of cube-shaped cells

• Two layers of columnar cells

• Multiple layers of flat cells

• One layer of irregular-shaped cells

The Simple Columnar Epithelium is described as:

• A single layer of tall, closely packed cells

• Multiple layers of flat cells

• A single layer of cube-shaped cells

• Multiple layers of irregularly shaped cells

Describe the Stratified Squamous Epithelium. What does it look like? How many layers? Shape of the cell? Where is it found? Main job?

• It is a single layer of flat cells, found in the lungs, and its main job is gas exchange.

• It is multiple layers of cube-shaped cells, found in the kidneys, and its main job is filtration.

• It is multiple layers of flat cells, found in areas like the skin, and its main job is protection.

• It is a single layer of columnar cells, found in the intestines, and its main job is absorption.

The Pseudostratified Epithelium is described as:

• A single layer of cells with varying heights, giving the appearance of multiple layers.

• Multiple layers of flat cells.

• A single layer of cube-shaped cells.

• Multiple layers of columnar cells.

Describe the Transitional Epithelium. What does it look like? How many layers? Shape of the cell? Where is it found? Main job?

• It is a type of tissue consisting of multiple layers of epithelial cells which can contract and expand.

• It is a single layer of flat cells found in the alveoli of lungs.

• It is a type of connective tissue found in the joints.

• It is a muscle tissue responsible for voluntary movements.

What is the main job of simple squamous epithelium?

• To protect the body

• To help things pass through easily

• To move the body

Where would you find stratified squamous epithelium?

• In the lungs

• On the skin

• In the intestines

What are cilia and what do they do?

• Tiny hairs that help absorb nutrients

• Tiny hairs that move mucus

• Cells that produce sweat

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

This is (a)   epithelium

• Pseudostratified
• Simple cuboidal
• Transitional
• Simple Squamous

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4