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- 1. Multiple Choice
You are looking at a stratified epithelium and you notice that the cell shape at the basal surface is different than the cell shape at the apical surface. How do you name this epithelium?
Use the cell shape at the apical surface.
Use the cell shape at the basal surface.
Look in the middle and use that cell shape.
This will never happen.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What type of epithelium?
Stratified columnar.
Simple cuboidal.
Simple columnar.
Stratified cuboidal.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What type of epithelium?
Simple columnar epithelium.
Simple squamous epithelium.
Stratified squamous epithelium
Stratified columnar epithelium.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What type of epithelium?
Non-Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
Simple squamous epithelium
Stratified squamous epithelium.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What type of epithelium?
Simple squamous epithelium.
Simple cuboidal epithelium.
Stratified squamous epithelium.
Stratified cuboidal epithelium.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Name the type of epithelium
simple squamous
stratified squamous
simple cuboidal
simple columnar
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIdentify:PseudostratifiedSimple cuboidalTransitionalSimple Squamous
- 8. Multiple Choice
The type of epithelium pictured here is ______.
stratified squamous
simple squamous
transitional
cuboidal
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a main function of epithelial tissues?
covering exposed surfaces
lining internal passageways
producing glandular secretions
contracting to produce movement
- 10. Multiple Choice
The difference between endocrine and exocrine glands can best be described by which of the following?
exocrine secretions are released into surrounding tissues and blood whereas endocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces
endocrine secretions are released into the surrounding tissues and blood whereas exocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces
exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly into the blood at all times
exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly onto the surface of the skin at all times
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIdentify:ColumnarCuboidalTransitionalSimple Squamous
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIdentify:Smooth MuscleColumnarTransitionalPseudostratified
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAbsorbs nutrients in the digestive tractColumnarCuboidalSimple SquamousPseudostratified
- 14. Multiple ChoiceFound in organs like the bladder that need to stretchAreolarStratified squamousPseudostratifiedTransitional
- 15. Multiple ChoiceUsed in places where diffusion needs to occur, such as blood vessels and air sacs in the lungsCuboidalColumnarSimple SquamousStratified Squamous
- 16. Multiple ChoiceUsed in places needing protection from scrapes and abrasions such as the skin and esophagusCuboidalPseudostratifiedSimple SquamousStratified Squamous
- 17. Multiple Choice
A squamous tissue is best classified by:
A thick membrane that allows slow diffusion
Fast absorption and diffusion, and making thick membranes
Fast absorption and diffusion and making this membranes
None of the above
- 18. Multiple Choice
What are the 3 basic shapes of Epithelial Cells? (Select all that apply)
Cuboidal
Columnar
Orbital
Squamous
- 19. Multiple Choice
Epithelial tissue regenerate really quickly
True
False
- 20. Multiple Choice
Not having direct blood flow is called
Vascular
Avascular
Tendonitis
Arthritis
- 21. Multiple Choice
Type of tissue that appears to have multiple layers, but only has one layer with cilia.
Simple Squamous Epithelial
Stratified Squamous Epithelial
Pseudostratified Epithelial
Stratified Transitional Epithelial
- 22. Multiple Choice
Hair like projections found in Pseudostratified Epithelium.
Nuclei
Cilia
Mucus
Goblet Cells
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epithelial tissue?
No free surfaces or edges
Avascular
Form continuous sheets
Regenerate easily if nourished
- 24. Multiple Choice
What physiological functions are enhanced by epithlial cells bearing microvilli and cilia?
increased surface area for absorption & capturing debris
decreased surface area for absorption & capturing debris
increased surface area for absorption of oxygen
decreased surface area for absorption of oxygen
- 25. Multiple Choice
This name means that there are multiple layers of cells
Simple
Stratified
Columnar
Pseudostratified
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