Epithelial Tissue Quiz - Anatomy

Ava is learning about the different roles of tissues in the human body. She wants to know which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue. Can you help her?

• Protection

• Absorption

• Contraction

• Secretion

While studying for her biology exam, Luna wonders which part of her body is lined with stratified squamous epithelium. Which of the following is a primary location where this type of tissue can be found?

• Lining of the small intestine

• Outer layer of the skin

• Lining of the trachea

• Lining of the urinary bladder

Emma is studying different types of tissues in her biology class. Her teacher asks her to identify which of the following is a type of epithelial tissue. Which one should Emma choose?

• Simple squamous

• Cardiac muscle

• Areolar connective tissue

• Transitional

During a biology class, Mason observes a sample of epithelial tissue under the microscope and notices cells that are specialized for a particular function. Which of the following is the main function of goblet cells in epithelial tissue?

• Secretion of digestive enzymes

• Production of keratin

• Secretion of mucus

• Absorption of water

While studying for her biology exam, Hannah wonders which type of epithelium forms the outer skin layer (epidermis). Can you help her choose the correct answer?

• Simple cuboidal

• Stratified squamous (keratinized)

• Simple squamous

• Pseudostratified columnar

Michael is studying how oxygen quickly passes through the walls of air sacs in the lungs. Which epithelial tissue is specialized for rapid diffusion?

• Simple squamous

• Simple cuboidal

• Stratified columnar

Maya is studying different types of epithelial tissues under a microscope. She notices that some cells are much taller than they are wide. Which type of epithelial tissue is she observing?

• Columnar

• Squamous

• Cuboidal

• Transitional

During a biology class, Mason is learning about how oxygen passes from the air into the blood in the lungs. His teacher asks him: Which epithelial type lines the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs?

• Simple columnar

• Stratified squamous

• Simple squamous

• Transitional

Sophia is studying the tissues found in different organs. She observes a tissue with tall, closely packed cells and wonders where she would most likely find simple columnar epithelium. Where is this tissue most likely located?

• Lining of the stomach

• Lining of the urinary bladder

• Outer layer of skin

• Lining of alveoli

Abigail is examining tissue samples under a microscope. She notices that some tissues have only one layer of cells, while others have multiple layers. What is the main structural feature distinguishing these two types of epithelium?

• Shape of cells

• Number of cell layers

• Presence of cilia

• Presence of microvilli