Epithelial Tissues

Name the type of epithelium

• simple cuboidal

• simple squamous

• simple columnar

• stratified squamous

Name the type of epithelium

• simple squamous

• stratified squamous

• simple cuboidal

• simple columnar

Which types of cells found in this epithelium produce mucus?

• goblet cells

• goblin cells

• neutrophils

• eosinophils

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What type of epithelium lines the air sacs in this slide of lung tissue?

• simple cuboidal

• simple columnar

• simple squamous

• pseudostratified columnar

What feature found on the surface of this epithelial layer greatly increases the surface area for absorption?

• cilia

• microvilli

• endoplasmic reticulum

• multiple nuclei

Where in the body would you most likely find this type of cell layer?

• lungs

• heart

• small intestine

• pancreas

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

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

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