Epithelial Tissues Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial tissue?

• Squamous

• Cuboidal

• Columnar

• Cardiac

What is the function of cilia in epithelial tissues?

• Absorption

• Secretion

• Movement of substances

• Structural support

What is the function of cilia on epithelial tissues?

• Absorption

• Movement of substances

• Protection

• Secretion

What is the role of simple squamous epithelium in the alveoli of the lungs?

• Protects against pathogens

• Facilitates gas exchange

• Absorbs nutrients

• Produces mucus

What is the description of simple cuboidal epithelium?

• Single layer of cubelike cells with large, spherical central nuclei

• Multiple layers of flat cells with elongated nuclei

• Single layer of column-like cells with oval nuclei

• Multiple layers of cubelike cells with small nuclei

What is the primary function of simple cuboidal epithelium?

• Protection and support

• Secretion and absorption

• Filtration and diffusion

• Sensory reception

What type of cells are found in simple cuboidal epithelium?

• Flat cells

• Column-like cells

• Cubelike cells

• Irregular-shaped cells

What is the role of the basement membrane in epithelial tissues?

• Provides nutrients

• Supports and anchors the epithelium

• Transports waste

• Produces hormones

What is the function of the nucleus in simple cuboidal epithelial cells?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Genetic information storage

• Waste removal

Which of the following is a characteristic of simple cuboidal epithelium?

• Multiple layers of cells

• Single layer of flat cells

• Single layer of cubelike cells

• Multiple layers of column-like cells