Epithelial Tissue Quiz

Which of the following is not a function of epithelial tissue?

• Protection

• Absorption

• Conduction of impulses

• Secretion

The epithelial tissue that forms the outermost layer of the skin is:

• Cuboidal epithelium

• Ciliated epithelium

• Squamous epithelium

• Columnar epithelium

The epithelium found lining the respiratory tract is:

• Simple squamous epithelium

• Ciliated epithelium

• Cuboidal epithelium

• Stratified epithelium

Which epithelial tissue is found in kidney tubules and helps in absorption and secretion?

• Columnar epithelium

• Ciliated epithelium

• Cuboidal epithelium

• Stratified epithelium

Goblet cells found in columnar epithelium are specialized for:

• Absorption

• Secretion of mucus

• Conduction

• Filtration

The epithelium that allows materials to pass through by diffusion and filtration is:

• Simple cuboidal

• Simple columnar

• Simple squamous

• Stratified squamous

The characteristic feature of epithelial tissue is:

• Intercellular spaces are large

• Cells are loosely packed

• Cells are tightly packed with little intercellular space

• Found only in bones

Stratified squamous epithelium is mainly found in areas of:

• Filtration

• Absorption

• High wear and tear

• Hormone secretion