Ch. 5 Epithelial Tissue

Which of the following is NOT a function of membranous Epithelium?
A. Secretion
B. Absorption
C. Protection
D. All are functions of the membranous Epithelium

Which of the following is NOT a structural example of epithelium?
A. Pseudostratified columnar
B. Simple transitional
C. Stratified columnar
D. Stratified squamous

The simple columnar epithelium lining the intestines contains plasma membranes that extend into thousands of microscopic extensions called:
A. Microvilli
B. Flagella
C. Cilia
D. Villi

Epithelial cells can be classified according to shape. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shape of epithelium?
A. Cuboidal
B. Squamous
C. Columnar
D. Rectangular

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium is found in the:
A. Mouth
B. Vagina
C. Skin
D. All of the above

Endocrine glands discharge their products into:
A. Body cavities
B. Blood
C. Organ surfaces
D. None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a functional classification of exocrine glands?
A. Apocrine
B. Holocrine
C. Alveolar
D. Merocrine

The functional classification of salivary glands is:
A. Endocrine
B. Holocrine
C. Merocrine
D. Apocrine

This epithelial tissue readily allows diffusion, as in the linings of blood and lymphatic vessels:
A. Pseudostratified columnar
B. Simple columnar
C. Simple squamous
D. Stratified squamous

T/F Epithelial tissue is attached to an underlying layer of connective tissue called the basement membrane.
True False

T/F Epithelium is rich with blood supply
True False

T/F Exocrine glands discharge their products directly into the blood
True False

Single layer of cube-shaped cells

Multiple layers of cells with flat cells at the outer surface

Single layer of cells in which some are tall and thin and able to reach the free surface and others are not

Layers of cells that appear cube-like when and organ is relaxed and flat or distended by fluid

Single layer of flat, scale-like cells

Single layer of tall, thin cells

Simple Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue

Simple Columnar Epithelial Tissue

Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelial Tissue

Keratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium Tissue