Epithelial Tissues Review

Front

What type of epithelial tissue is characterized by multiple layers of cells and provides protection?

Back

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

Front

Which type of epithelium lines blood vessels and the heart?

Back

Endothelium

Front

What is an epithelial membrane composed of?

Back

Simple or stratified epithelia and a basement membrane.

Front

What type of epithelial tissue consists of flat and scale-like cells?

Back

Simple Squamous Epithelium

Front

What is the shape of cuboidal epithelial cells?

Back

Cube-shaped.

Front

What type of epithelium is specialized for stretching and is found in the bladder?

Back

Transitional Epithelium.

Front

What is the primary function of simple columnar epithelium?

Back

Absorption and secretion.

Front

What type of epithelial tissue is found in the respiratory tract and has cilia?

Back

Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium.

Front

What is the main characteristic of stratified epithelial tissues?

Back

They have multiple layers of cells.

Front

What type of epithelium is involved in diffusion and filtration?

Back

Simple Squamous Epithelium.