P2. classification/ nomenclature

Question 1

classification/ nomenclature of epithelial cells’ are based on:

Answer 1

1. shape of the cell
2. number of layers
3. surface modification of the cell
4. funtion (functional epithelium)

Question 2

shape of the cell:

1. flat
2. square/ cuboid
3. tall/ rectangular

Answer 2

1. squamous
2. cuboidal
3. columnar

Question 3

number of layers:

1. one layer
2. two or more layers

Answer 3

1. simple epithelium
2. stratified epithelium

+ pseudostratified epithelium
+ urothelium/ transitional epithelium

Question 4

Surface modification of the cell:

Answer 4

1. ciliated
2. keratinized/non-keratinized