Types Of Tissues

Question 1

Simple epithelium

Answer 1

Contains one layer of cells

Question 2

Stratified epithelium

Answer 2

Contains two or more layers of cells

Question 3

Squamous

Answer 3

Thin, flattened cells; the width of each cell is greater than its height

Question 4

Cuboidal

Answer 4

“Cubes” of cells; the width, depth, and height of each cell are approximately equal

Question 5

Columnar

Answer 5

Taller, cylindrical cells; the height of each cell is greater than its width

Question 6

Simple squamous

Answer 6

Lines body cavities and the vasculature, offering a barrier to transport or functioning as an exchange system, often by simple diffusion

Question 7

Simple cuboidal

Answer 7

Lines ducts of glands and kidney tubules, offering a passageway with or without the ability to absorb and secrete

Question 8

Simple columnar

Answer 8

Lines much of the gastrointestinal system, offering a surface for absorption and secretion

Question 9

Pseudostratified

Answer 9

Lines the trachea, bronchi of the lungs, and ductus deferens, offering a passageway with or without barrier or secretory functions

Question 10

Stratified squamous

Answer 10

Forms the skin and lines the oral cavity, esophagus, and vagina, offering a protective surface; the skin may have a protective layer of keratin overlying the epithelium

Question 11

Stratified cuboidal

Answer 11

Lines the ducts of sweat glands and other large exocrine glands, offering a conduit and/or serving as a barrier to transport

Question 12

Stratified columnar

Answer 12

Lines the large ducts of exocrine glands, offering a conduit and serving as a barrier

Question 13

Transitional

Answer 13

Lines the urinary system, offering a conduit; has the ability to distend