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Review: Epithelial Tissue

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the prefix 'ADIP-' mean?

a)

fat

b)

water

c)

muscle

d)

bone

2.

What does the prefix 'CHONDR-' mean?

a)

cartilage

b)

bone

c)

muscle

d)

nerve

3.

What does the suffix '-CYT' mean?

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

enzyme

4.

What does the prefix 'EPI-' mean?

a)

upon, above

b)

under, below

c)

between, among

d)

against, opposite

5.

What does the suffix '-GLIA' mean?

a)

glue

b)

cell

c)

fiber

d)

tissue

6.

What does the prefix 'INTER-' mean?

a)

between

b)

inside

c)

after

d)

above

7.

What does the prefix 'MACR-' mean?

a)

large

b)

small

c)

fast

d)

old

8.

What does the prefix 'OS-' mean?

a)

bone

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

skin

9.

What does the prefix 'PSEUD-' mean?

a)

false

b)

true

c)

old

d)

small

10.

What does the prefix 'SQUAM-' mean?

a)

scale

b)

wing

c)

leaf

d)

root

11.

What does the prefix 'STRAT-' mean?

a)

layer

b)

star

c)

strength

d)

street

12.

Which type of tissue forms protective coverings and functions in secretion and absorption?

a)

Epithelial tissues

b)

Connective tissues

c)

Muscle tissues

d)

Nervous tissues

13.

Which type of tissue supports soft parts and binds structures together?

a)

Connective tissues

b)

Epithelial tissues

c)

Muscle tissues

d)

Nervous tissues

14.

Which type of tissue produces body movement?

a)

Muscular tissues

b)

Nervous tissues

c)

Epithelial tissues

d)

Connective tissues

15.

Which type of tissue conducts impulses to control and coordinate body activities?

a)

Nervous tissue

b)

Muscle tissue

c)

Connective tissue

d)

Epithelial tissue

16.

What are micrographs?

a)

3-dimensional structures

b)

Photos of very thin sections of tissue specimens

c)

Rows of cells

d)

Tubular body structures

17.

Fill in the blank: Circles or ovals in micrographs indicate ______ or oblique sections.

a)

cross

b)

longitudinal

c)

tangential

d)

radial

18.

Fill in the blank: Rows of cells with an elongated space between them in micrographs indicate (a)   sections.

19.

Fill in the blank: Epithelial tissues are ________ throughout the body.

a)

widespread

b)

rare

c)

absent

d)

localized

20.

Which of the following is a general characteristic of epithelial tissues?

a)

They cover organs and the body surface

b)

They line cavities and hollow organs

c)

They make up glands

d)

All of the above

21.

Fill in the blank: Epithelial tissues have a (a)   surface exposed to the outside or internally to an open space.

22.

Which structure anchors epithelial tissues to underlying connective tissues?

a)

Blood vessels

b)

Basement membrane

c)

Intercellular material

d)

Nerve fibers

23.

Epithelial tissues lack blood vessels but are nourished by the cells in underlying ________ tissues.

a)

connective

b)

muscle

c)

nervous

d)

epithelial

24.

What are the main functions of epithelial tissues?

a)

Protection, secretion, absorption, and excretion

b)

Movement, support, and storage

c)

Digestion and respiration

d)

Circulation and reproduction

25.

Epithelial tissues are classified by:

a)

Cell shape and the number of cell layers

b)

Color and size

c)

Location and function

d)

Age and density

26.

Fill in the blank: Squamous cells are (a)   and flattened.

27.

Which cell shape is cube-shaped?

a)

Squamous

b)

Cuboidal

c)

Columnar

d)

Stratified

28.

Fill in the blank: Columnar cells are tall and ______.

a)

elongated

b)

round

c)

flat

d)

cuboidal

29.

How many layers does 'simple' epithelial tissue have?

a)

2 or more layers

b)

1 layer

c)

No layers

d)

3 layers

30.

Which type of epithelium is made up of a single layer of thin, flattened cells?

a)

Simple Squamous Epithelium

b)

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

c)

Cuboidal Epithelium

d)

Columnar Epithelium

31.

Fill in the blank: Simple squamous epithelium cells are ______ packed together.

a)

tightly

b)

loosely

c)

randomly

d)

irregularly

32.

Cells in simple squamous epithelium have broad, thin nuclei.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Due to the flattened structure of cells, simple squamous epithelium is found in ______ and filtration sites.

a)

diffusion

b)

absorption

c)

secretion

d)

protection

34.

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

a)

Protection

b)

Exchange of gases

c)

Secretion

d)

Absorption

35.

Simple squamous epithelium is very delicate and can be damaged easily.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What type of cells make up simple cuboidal epithelium?

a)

Flat cells

b)

Cube-shaped cells

c)

Columnar cells

d)

Irregular cells

37.

Where are simple cuboidal epithelial cells commonly found?

a)

Lining most kidney tubules

b)

Covering ovaries

c)

Lining ducts of some glands

d)

All of the above

38.

Simple cuboidal epithelium functions in ______ formation in the kidneys and glandular secretion.

a)

urine

b)

blood

c)

bile

d)

sweat

39.

When simple cuboidal epithelium lines tubules or ducts, the free surface faces the ______, a hollow channel.

a)

lumen

b)

membrane

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

40.

The nuclei in simple cuboidal epithelial cells are centrally located.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Which of the following best describes simple columnar epithelium?

a)

Made up of multiple layers of flat cells

b)

Made up of one row of tall, elongated cells

c)

Made up of cuboidal cells

d)

Made up of squamous cells

42.

Where are the nuclei located in simple columnar epithelium?

a)

Near the apical surface

b)

Near the basement membrane

c)

Scattered throughout the cell

d)

Outside the cell

43.

Cells in simple columnar epithelium may be (a)   or non-ciliated.

44.

Non-ciliated cells of simple columnar epithelium line which of the following organs?

a)

Heart

b)

Uterus, stomach, and intestines

c)

Lungs

d)

Kidneys

45.

Non-ciliated cells in simple columnar epithelium protect underlying tissues, secrete digestive fluids, and absorb _______.

a)

nutrients

b)

oxygen

c)

hormones

d)

enzymes

46.

Which part of the Simple Columnar Epithelium is responsible for producing mucus?

a)

Goblet cell

b)

Ciliated cell

c)

Basal cell

d)

Columnar cell

47.

Which structure increases the surface area for absorption in the intestine?

a)

Muscle layers

b)

Villi

c)

Hepatic portal vein

d)

Lumen

48.

Where are ciliated cells found and what do they help move in the body?

a)

Ciliated cells are found in the uterine tubes, and help move egg cells toward the uterus.

b)

Ciliated cells are found in the stomach, and help move food toward the intestines.

c)

Ciliated cells are found in the liver, and help move bile toward the gallbladder.

d)

Ciliated cells are found in the kidneys, and help move urine toward the bladder.

49.

What is the function of microvilli in some cells of simple columnar epithelium?

a)

Microvilli increase surface area for absorption.

b)

Microvilli help in cell division.

c)

Microvilli produce hormones.

d)

Microvilli secrete digestive enzymes.

50.

What do goblet cells secrete and what is the purpose of this secretion?

a)

Goblet cells secrete mucus onto the free surface of the tissue for lubrication or protection.

b)

Goblet cells secrete enzymes to aid in digestion.

c)

Goblet cells secrete hormones to regulate cell growth.

d)

Goblet cells secrete antibodies to fight infections.

51.

In pseudostratified columnar epithelium, cells vary in shape.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Fill in the blank: In pseudostratified columnar epithelium, all cells reach the (a)   , but not all reach the free surface.

53.

Where is pseudostratified columnar epithelium commonly found?

a)

Digestive tract

b)

Passageways of the respiratory system

c)

Skin

d)

Blood vessels

54.

In the respiratory tract, what is the function of mucus secreted by goblet cells in pseudostratified columnar epithelium?

a)

The mucus traps microorganisms and dust.

b)

The mucus increases oxygen absorption.

c)

The mucus produces red blood cells.

d)

The mucus breaks down food particles.

55.

The nucleus in pseudostratified columnar epithelium is located at the same level in all cells.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Stratified squamous epithelium is made up of many layers of ________ cells, designed to protect underlying layers.

a)

flattened

b)

cuboidal

c)

columnar

d)

spherical

57.

Stratified squamous epithelium is named for the shape of the outermost layers of cells, which are composed of ________ cells.

a)

squamous

b)

cuboidal

c)

columnar

d)

transitional

58.

What type of cells in the deeper layers of stratified squamous epithelium divide and push the older cells outward, where they begin to flatten?

a)

Squamous cells

b)

Cuboidal cells

c)

Columnar cells

d)

Transitional cells

59.

Which of the following is lined by stratified squamous epithelium?

a)

Stomach

b)

Esophagus

c)

Small intestine

d)

Liver

60.

What process do the outer layers of cells in the skin undergo to produce a dry, water-proof, protective layer?

a)

Keratinization

b)

Osmosis

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Fermentation

61.

What is the main characteristic of stratified cuboidal epithelium?

a)

A) Consists of a single layer of cuboidal cells

b)

B) Consists of 2 to 3 layers of cuboidal cells

c)

C) Consists of columnar cells

d)

D) Consists of squamous cells

62.

Stratified cuboidal epithelium forms the lining of a _______.

a)

lumen

b)

alveolus

c)

nephron

d)

bronchiole

63.

Which of the following ducts are lined by stratified cuboidal epithelium?

a)

Mammary glands

b)

Sweat glands

c)

Salivary glands

d)

All of the above

64.

What type of cells are found on the surface of stratified columnar epithelium?

a)

Columnar cells

b)

Squamous cells

c)

Cuboidal cells

d)

Transitional cells

65.

Where is stratified columnar epithelium commonly found?

a)

Male urethra and linings of large gland ducts

b)

Skin surface

c)

Alveoli of lungs

d)

Stomach lining

66.

Transitional epithelium is designed to ______ (stretch) and return to its normal size, in response to changing tension.

a)

distend

b)

contract

c)

absorb

d)

secrete

67.

Where is transitional epithelium found?

a)

Lining of the stomach

b)

Lining of the urinary bladder, urethra, and ureters

c)

Lining of the lungs

d)

Lining of the heart

68.

Upon distension, the cells of transitional epithelium become ______.

a)

elongated

b)

cuboidal

c)

squamous

d)

columnar

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