Ciliated Columnar and Cuboidal Epithelium Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of ciliated columnar epithelium?

• Cube-shaped cells with equal height and width

• Tall, column-shaped cells

• Spherical, centrally located nuclei

• Flat, scale-like cells

What is the main function of ciliated columnar epithelium in the respiratory passages?

• Provides mechanical support

• Absorbs nutrients

• Moves mucus and trapped particles

• Stores fat

Where is cuboidal epithelium commonly found in the human body?

• Lining of respiratory passages

• Lining of kidney tubules

• Outer layer of skin

• Stomach lining

Which feature distinguishes cuboidal epithelium from ciliated columnar epithelium?

• Presence of hair-like cilia

• Cube-shaped cells with equal height and width

• Ability to absorb nutrients

• Flat, scale-like appearance

How does ciliated columnar epithelium help in the respiratory system?

• By providing mechanical support

• By generating air currents to propel materials

• By storing energy

• By secreting hormones

Which of the following is a function of cuboidal epithelium?

• Moves mucus and trapped particles

• Provides mechanical support

• Absorbs nutrients

• Produces sweat

If a tissue sample has tall cells with cilia on their free surface, what type of epithelial tissue is it most likely to be?

• Squamous epithelium

• Cuboidal epithelium

• Ciliated columnar epithelium

• Transitional epithelium

Why are cilia important in the ciliated columnar epithelium?

• They store nutrients

• They help to propel materials by generating air currents

• They provide mechanical support

• They absorb water

Which location is NOT associated with cuboidal epithelium?

• Lining of kidney tubules

• Ducts of salivary glands

• Lining of respiratory passages

• None of the above

A student observes cells that are cube-shaped with centrally located nuclei. Which function is most likely performed by this tissue?

• Moves mucus and trapped particles

• Provides mechanical support

• Absorbs nutrients

• Secretes digestive enzymes